The National Latino Behavioral Health Association is proud to host the 2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico, from September 9 to 11, 2026!
The 2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference will provide the best and most effective interventions and knowledge in Latino behavioral health, including Community-Defined Evidence Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, promising approaches, and traditional healing practices, to expand and strengthen the toolbox of methods, programs, and practices serving Latino communities across the U.S.
This incredible event will host Plenary Sessions with nationally recognized Keynotes on session days; workshops in English and Spanish; Continuing Education opportunities; a Super Exhibit Hall with booths and information tables full of information on Latino Behavioral Health resources; evening receptions featuring local performers; continental breakfast, breaks, and delicious luncheons; an evening of music and dance with a soon to be announced celebrity performer to raise scholarship funds for Latino students pursuing a college degree in behavioral health!
This 2026 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference is for behavioral health practitioners, psychologists, social workers, medical practitioners, community health workers, peer specialists, policymakers, administrators, and leaders in behavioral health!
Stay tuned for upcoming registration information. To take advantage of Early Bird Rates while you can, reserve your lodging and start your travel plans to beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Conference Content Disclaimer
The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) is committed to providing a forum for education, dialogue, professional development, and the exchange of diverse perspectives related to behavioral health, health equity, culture, research, policy, clinical practice, community-based approaches, and systems of care.
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NLBHA seeks to provide a platform where diverse perspectives and approaches may be shared and discussed, including perspectives that may differ from one another or from those of NLBHA. Conference participants are encouraged to exercise their own professional judgment and independently evaluate information presented, including its applicability to their professional practice; organizations, communities, and populations served.
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NLBHA Conference Presentation Policy
The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) Conference Presentation Policy requires that every conference presenter, panelist, moderator, speaker and facilitator will uphold the highest code of ethics and standards of professional conduct. All presentation content, including remarks, handouts, PowerPoint slides, videos, and other materials, must be factual, accurate, respectful, relevant to the approved session, and delivered in an unbiased and professional manner. Presenters are responsible for creating a learning environment that is inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and supportive of meaningful dialogue for all conference participants.
NLBHA does not permit presentation content or conduct that creates hostility, discrimination, harassment, microaggressions, intimidation, or harm to any participant, group, or organization. Personal attacks, derogatory statements, misinformation, discriminatory language, defamation, threats, or material that undermines the safety, dignity, or well-being of attendees are inconsistent with NLBHA’s mission and conference standards. The ultimate guiding principle for every presentation is: Do No Harm. Violations of this policy may result in immediate action by security staff, up to removal from the conference or presentation session. Room monitors are present to assist speakers and attendees and are prepared to initiate conference security measures when warranted. If indicated, NLBHA will maintain the prerogative to report to the presenter’s applicable professional licensing or credentialing board or governing body; and any other additional action by NLBHA consistent with conference policies and professional standards. NLBHA reserves the right to pursue available remedies and include any other remedies sought by the private owners of the conference property.
Joint Provider Program
Accreditation Statement & Designation
Accreditation and Designation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the National Latino Behavioral Health Association. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
