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The Ohio Council's
2026 Annual Conference
The Power of Purpose:
Remaining Grounded Amid Change October 7–8, 2026
Hilton Columbus at Easton • Columbus, Ohio
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
REGISTER TODAY  Join Us in Columbus!
The Ohio Council is excited to welcome behavioral health leaders, professionals, partners, and advocates from across Ohio to our 2026 Annual Conference! This year's conference, The Power of Purpose: Remaining Grounded Amid Change, will bring our behavioral health community together for two days of education, connection, collaboration, and conversation focused on navigating change while remaining grounded in the purpose that drives our work. REGISTER FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The 2026 Conference Experience
In addition to engaging educational sessions and statewide networking, this year's conference will include special opportunities to relax, recharge, and enjoy the experience.
Attendee Experience Highlights
2026 Annual Conference Agenda
The agenda is complete! Join us for two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking, exhibitors, and opportunities to connect with behavioral health leaders and professionals from across Ohio. Wednesday, October 7, 2026
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Ohio Department of Medicaid Updates
Director Scott Partika
Ohio Department of Medicaid 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Advocacy Panel
Amy Rohling McGee, MSW, President, Health Policy Institute of Ohio
Representative Jodi Salvo, District 51, Ohio House of Representatives Representative Rachel Baker, District 27, Ohio House of Representatives Aidan Braughler, Legislative Aide, State Representative Jodi Salvo Moderator: Mike Toman, Partner, The Success Group 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Annual Meeting & Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Data Currency – Unlocking Value with Data Visualization
Jonathan Schwabish
Founder & CEO, PolicyViz, LLC 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1A
Managing Managed Care Audits, Investigations and Prepayment Review
Steven T. Voigt, J.D., Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
J. Liam Gruzs, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Breakout 1B
Collaboration Across Behavioral Health & Community Safety Panel
Ginny Williams, Family Resource Center
Nikki Bisig, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Kimberly Meals, CCO, Community Support Services Breakout 1C
Leading Through Change – Building AI-Ready Teams and Systems
Ted St. John, CEO, Hope Town
Christopher Lattimer, Automations Supervisor, Hope Town Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Brilliant Communication – The Science of Trust, Connection & High-Impact Leadership
Nina Meehan
Brilliant Communication Specialist, Speaker, and Coach 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Community, Collaboration, Consolidation, and Common Ground: Responding to Unprecedented Changes in the Operating Environment
Josh Rubin, MPP
Vice President, Client Solutions, Health Management Associates 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Overview of the Ohio Behavioral Health Economic Impact Study
Kevin Willardsen
Associate Professor, Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Breakout 2A
Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes: Address Stigma to Improve Outcomes
Dr. Mark Hurst
Hurst Healthcare Consulting Breakout 2B
Advancing Adult Mobile Crisis in Ohio: From Standards to Measurement to Impact
David Frederick, Assistant Director of Policy and Sustainability, Clear Pathways
Robin Lindquist-Grantz, PhD, Director, Measurement and Evaluation, Clear Pathways; Senior Researcher, Mathematica Ready to Join Us?
Register today and join us October 7–8 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. REGISTER FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCEContinuing Education Information
Continuing education opportunities will be available during the Ohio Council's 2026 Annual Conference. Additional information regarding available CEUs will be forthcoming. Registration Is Now Open
Ready to Join Us?
Secure your spot for the Ohio Council's 2026 Annual Conference and join behavioral health professionals from across Ohio this October. REGISTER NOWTips for Completing Your Registration
Registering multiple staff members from your organization? Follow the steps below to make sure each attendee is registered correctly and receives important conference communications. Step 1
Register Your First Staff Member
If you are registering multiple people from your organization, begin by selecting the "1st Staff Member" registration option and complete the registration information for that attendee.
Step 2
Select "Pay for Another"
After completing the first attendee's information, you will be prompted to "Pay for Another." Select Yes to register your next staff member. The page will redirect you to begin the next registration.
Important: Use Each Attendee's Individual Email Address
When beginning each additional registration, enter the email address of the person you are registering. Please do not continue using the first attendee's email address. Using each attendee's individual email address ensures that everyone registered receives important conference-related communications and information.
Step 3
Select the Discounted Additional Staff Member Rate
For each additional attendee from your organization, select the "Additional Staff Member" registration type to receive the discounted registration rate. Continue the "Pay for Another" process until everyone from your organization has been registered.
Step 4
Select Credit Card on the Payment Page
Once you reach the payment page, select Credit Card as the payment method at the top of the page. After selecting Credit Card, the page will refresh and the fields to enter your payment information will appear.
Step 5
Enter Your Complete Credit Card Information
In the same line where you enter the credit card number, you will also enter the card's expiration date, CVC, and billing ZIP code. Be sure all four pieces of information are entered before continuing.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now
Showcase Your Organization at the 2026 Annual Conference
Connect with behavioral health leaders and decision-makers from across Ohio while demonstrating your organization's commitment to supporting Ohio's behavioral health community. A variety of sponsorship, exhibitor, and additional conference opportunities are available. Several opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. VIEW SPONSORSHIP PACKET CONTACT CORINNEJoin Us October 7–8!
Registration Is Now Open
We can't wait to welcome Ohio's behavioral health community back to Columbus for two days of learning, collaboration, connection, and renewed purpose. REGISTER TODAYQuestions about the 2026 Annual Conference?
Contact Corinne Cowan at [email protected]
Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Conference Sponsors
The Ohio Council is grateful for the generous support of our 2026 Annual Conference sponsors. Their partnership helps make this event possible and supports our work to bring Ohio's behavioral health community together. Click here to view our 2026 Sponsorship Spotlight Packet! Platinum Sponsor
 Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers
17 S. High Street - Suite 799, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-0747
Fax: 614-228-0740
www.theohiocouncil.org
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