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2026 Washington Mental Health Summit

We have been overwhelmed by the incredible response to this year’s Washington State Mental Health Summit! Thanks to the enthusiasm of our community, we have officially reached capacity and registration for the 2026 Summit is now closed.

We know there are still many members of our community who are hoping to join us, so we have officially opened a Summit Waitlist! Sign up for the waitlist for the opportunity to join us on Monday, October 26, 2026, at our spectacular new home, the Seattle Marriott Waterfront.

The new Monday format offers the convenience of arriving on Sunday, staying onsite, and enjoying the best of downtown Seattle and the revitalized waterfront before and after the Summit. Sponsorship opportunities, and are still available!

We look forward to seeing you in Seattle this October!

Learn More About the 2026 Summit

Washington State's Vehicle for Collaboration & Action in Mental and Behavioral Health

The Washington State Mental Health Summit is an inclusive forum that brings together stakeholders from across Washington and beyond to develop, share, and advance innovative ideas, partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and care. The Summit is open to anyone committed to improving behavioral health systems and outcomes in our communities.

The most recent Summit was held on May 13, 2025, at the University of Washington HUB Grand Ballroom through a collaborative partnership between Chad's Legacy Project, the Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview Medical Center, and the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences. The hybrid event welcomed more than 700 stakeholders from across the country, creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and meaningful action.

A Different Kind of Summit

The Washington State Mental Health Summit follows a unique 18-month cycle. This timeline provides initiatives a full year to develop and report out, then a 6-month Request for Proposals and development period follows before the next event.

The best way to receive updates on progress and be part of this effort is to join our mailing list so you can be the first to get announcements.