| 2026 Convention |
 Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026Marriott Albany Hotel189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205Join us April 10-12, 2026, in Albany, for one of New York's largest mental health professional development events of the year. With thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and ample opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues. Earn up to 16 hours of continuing education credit. Approved for CE credit for NYS LMHCs, LMFTs, LMSWs, LCSWs, Psychologists and OASAS credentialed professionals. Approved for NBCC credit. Approval pending for NYS LCATs. Featuring Keynote SpeakerKelly Swanson  Kelly is an award-winning storyteller, Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, and official Southern Fried Gossip Spreader. She has spent over 20 years telling stories that make you laugh and help you change the way you see your life and work. People say she’s a cross between Carol Burnette, Jeanne Robertson, Melissa McCarthy – and your favorite aunt after two glasses of sweet tea. She'll make you laugh ’til you snort, cry when you least expect it, and leave you carrying a little more hope in your back pocket. Full Convention
NYMHCA MembersProfessional, New Professional, & Retired Members $300 Early Bird $250 until 2/28/2026 Discount will apply at checkout Student Members $175 Early Bird $150 until 2/28/2026 Discount will apply at checkout Non-MembersGeneral Registration $350 Early Bird $300 until 2/28/2026 Discount will apply at checkout Students $200 Early Bird $175 until 2/28/2026 Discount will apply at checkout Saturday OnlyAll Saturday events, lunch & keynote speaker, evening social w/trivia, snacks, and cash bar (excludes buffet breakfast) All Registrants$225 No Early Bird discount available Sunday OnlyIncludes all Sunday, April 12th events (excludes buffet breakfast) All Registrants$100 No Early Bird discount available Pre-Convention Intensive Workshops3-Hour Workshops$75 Additional Registration Fee 6-Hour Workshops$150 Additional Registration Fee
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New York Mental Health Counselors Association, Inc.
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The NYMHCA Institute, Inc.
146 Barrett Street, Suite 2
Schenectady, NY, 12305
1-800-4-NYMHCA
(800-469-6422)
New York Mental Health Counselors
Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization and a state
chapter of
the American
Mental Health Counselors Association.
The
NYMHCA Institute, Inc. is an affiliated but separate 501(c)(3)
charitable non-profit organization.