Annual Conference
The 2025 Advancing School Mental Health Conference
Building Resilient Futures:
Advancing School Mental Health for Success in School, Life, and Work
December 2-4, 2025
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
December 2-4, 2025We are excited to announce that the 2025 Advancing School Mental Health Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida! Mark your calendars as we celebrate 30 years of advancing school mental health, and prepare to connect with educators, mental health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and youth and family advocates dedicated to advancing school mental health nationwide.
Request for Proposals: Open now through May 2!
Registration: Notification will be sent as soon as registration opens.
This year’s conference will feature:
- Engaging keynote speakers and expert panels
- Strategies that work to improve student academic success and well-being
- Networking opportunities with professionals across disciplines
- Innovative solutions to support student well-being and success
Stay tuned for more details on registration, speaker announcements, and session topics!
Since 1996, the National Center for School Mental Health has hosted the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. This premier interdisciplinary conference focuses on school mental health and unites local, state, national, and international experts to advance knowledge and skills related to school mental health practice, research, training, and policy. The conference emphasizes a shared school-family-community agenda to promote mental health, prevent issues, and provide interventions for students and families as part of a multi-tiered system of support.
Some states where the conference has been held include Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Arizona, Minnesota, New Mexico, South Carolina, Utah, California, Nevada, and more.
This conference is hosted by the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH). If you have any questions, please contact the NCSMH team at 410-706-0980 or NCSMHConference@som.umaryland.edu.
Hotel Reservations
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 284-1234
We are pleased to announce that guest room rates at $239/per night for the 2025 Advancing School Mental Health Conference at the Hyatt Regency Orlando are now available! We are pleased to waive the resort fee.
Book Online: Hyatt Group Booking Link
Call to Book: Guests may also call 402-593-5048 and reference Group Code: G-SMH5 to secure the special conference rate.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to book early to ensure your stay at the conference hotel.
Request for Proposals
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Sponsor
We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to provide maximum visibility and engagement at the conference. By partnering with us, you will gain access to our diverse and dedicated school mental health audience. Our team will promote your logo and/or statement thread on social media before and during the conference, along with other forms of acknowledgement. You may also customize your sponsorship package to suit your specific needs and goals.
Exhibit
Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience at the Advancing School Mental Health Conference. As an exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to connect directly with professionals in the school mental health field, increasing your company’s visibility and expanding your network.
Why Exhibit?
- Targeted Exposure: Reach a specialized audience passionate about school mental health.
- Engage Directly: Interact face-to-face with potential clients and industry leaders.
- Boost Brand Awareness: Gain prominent exposure before, during, and after the event through our promotional channels.
- Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with attendees, speakers, and other exhibitors.