For the last 35 years, the National Federation of Families has brought together families, parents, community leaders, providers, partners, and legislators at our Annual Conference. We work to leverage our lived experience and learned solutions for the support and advancement of families whose children – of any age – experience mental health and/or substance use challenges. To accomplish this, we welcome a diverse array of voices of those with lived experience for attendees to learn from and alongside.

The 2023 conference, held in Chicago, IL, offered more than 90 great workshops featuring speakers representing 84 organizations from across the nation and Canada. Attendees included 629 mental health and substance use prevention advocates and professionals working to support, educate, and empower families!

The National Federation of Families is looking for proposals from professionals, family members, and youth who support the well-being of our children - of all ages - and promote family voice. 

We look forward to celebrating our 35th anniversary in Orlando, FL with you this year!