2027 DUAL DIAGNOSIS CONFERENCE
April 13th and 14th, 2027
Penn Stater Hotel - State College, PA
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) host the statewide Dual Diagnosis Conference.
The mission and vision of ODP is:
“To support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives and continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports that are flexible, innovative, and person-centered. Promotes the belief that, with the support of family and friends, people with disabilities can and should decide how to live their lives.”
The mission and vision of OMHSAS is:
"For every individual served by the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service system to have the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their community, have access to culturally competent services and supports of their choice, and to enjoy a quality of life that includes family members and friends.”
These missions and visions are the guiding principles for the Dual Diagnosis Conference.
Call for Presenters
The 2027 conference will focus on complex care across the lifespan. We are particularly interested in speakers who have developed and/or effectively implemented models of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in the following areas:
- Medically Complex Children (including eligibility)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Medically Complex Children with Mental Illness (Complex Cases)
- Transition Planning
- Geriatric Mental Health
- Wellness
Session slots will be 45 to 90 minutes. All sessions will be delivered live and in-person.
If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please click below to complete the application form by November 16.
When Will the Conference be Held?
Our next conference will be held April 13th and 14th, 2027 at the
Penn Stater Hotel, State College, PA
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