CMIT - 13th Annual Mental Health Conference

13th Annual Mental Health Conference

The Annual Mental Health Conference is a professional development event focused on the intersection of mental health and the justice system, offering practical strategies and insights to support well-being, resilience, and effective practice in demanding environments. The conference addresses topics such as stress management, trauma-informed approaches, cognitive-behavioral strategies, suicide prevention, therapeutic interventions, leadership wellness, and the mental health needs of diverse populations, blending research-informed content with real-world application. Through a combination of presentations and discussions, participants gain tools and perspectives to strengthen their understanding of mental health challenges, support individuals and teams more effectively, and promote healthier outcomes within their organizations.

Topics

Suffer From BURNOUT? Give 'em the F.I.N.G.E.R.
Just Tell Me What You Want To Eat! How Assertiveness Affects Your Wellbeing
Whole System, Whole Health - Mental Wellness from Custody to Community
The Invisible Handcuffs: Why Cognitive Impairment, Not Voices, Cripples Schizophrenia in Our System
Deflecting is Now Affecting!
Building Bridges with Continuity of Care
Beyond Behavior: Understanding Dysfunction Behind the Actions of At-Risk Individuals
Children &amp;amp; Youth Sexual Behaviors: "What's Natural and Healthy?"
De-Escalation
Autism Through Two Lenses: Trainer and Parent
Symptom or Defiance? Decoding Behavior in Justice Settings
Anxiety in the Workplace
Sexual Behavior Problem Treatment 101
It Takes a Village: Assisting Trauma Affected Justice Involved Veterans in Rural Communities
Motivational Interviewing: Engaging Treatment-Resistant Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders

Who Should Attend?

Community Corrections
Jailers
Corrections Officers
Probation Officers
Leadership
Judicial
Specialty Courts
Law Enforcement
Support Staff
Medical Staff
Mental Health Staff

Training Hours:

up to 19

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

Now Accepting Exhibitors:

Download Exhibitor Packet →

For more information, contact:

Payton Jones, Project Coordinator
Phone: (936) 294-1668
pmj007@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

November 29, 2026 (2:00pm) - December 2, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

November 12, 2026

Cost:

Early Registration - $310.00
Late Registration - $388.00

Location*:

The Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550

Hotel*:

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
5222 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 1-800-392-5937
Reserve Online

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Overflow Hotel*:

Hilton Galveston Island
5400 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
Phone: 409-744-5000
Reserve Online

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Cancellation Policy: If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted. If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.