
FREDONIA, N.Y. – The 10th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York is set to take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Williams Center, SUNY Fredonia.
This milestone event brings together professionals, advocates, and community members for a full day of education, networking, and inspiration focused on mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery, and overall wellness.
Celebrate 10 Years with a $10 Early Bird Discount:
In honor of our 10th anniversary, attendees who register by April 8, 2025, will receive a $10 discount on their conference fee. After this date, registration will remain open until capacity is reached. Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this special offer.
🔗 Register now: Hope and Healing Conference 2025 Registration Page
Keynote Speakers Announced:
We are thrilled to welcome three distinguished keynote speakers to this year’s event:
- Sarah Gaer, M.S. – Mental health professional, author, and expert in trauma, addiction, and suicide prevention
- Dr. Amy Grosso, Ph.D. – Mental health and suicide prevention leader with extensive experience in counseling and education
- Dr. Stephen L. Dewey, Ph.D. – Neuroscientist and addiction specialist, founder of Addiction Educators, Inc.
What to Expect at the Conference:
- Engaging Breakout Sessions led by experts in behavioral health, prevention, recovery, treatment, and harm reduction
- Hope Talks – Powerful, short presentations designed to inspire and educate
- Resource Fair featuring over 25 vendors offering vital community resources and support services
- Networking Opportunities to connect with professionals, advocates, and community leaders
- Lunch Provided – Attendees can specify certain dietary restrictions during registration
Stay Connected for Updates:
Follow our Facebook event page and visit HopeandHealingConference.com for updates on speakers, vendors, and sponsors leading up to the event.
This event is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Hope and Healing Conference Planning Committee, which includes members from:
- The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County
- Prevention Works
- The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene
- Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
- The Chautauqua County Department of Health
- HOPE Chautauqua Coalition
Join us in celebrating 10 years of Hope and Healing—register today.
📅 Event Details:
📍 Location: Williams Center, SUNY Fredonia
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🔗 Register Now: Hope and Healing Conference 2025 Registration Page
For more details, visit HopeandHealingConference.com or the Facebook event page.