Join the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association's Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals committee every Thursday from 12 - 1 to engage in community, collaboration, and connection! Make of this time what you will: studying; networking; receiving support; gaining access to resources you may find beneficial! Join for however long you can whenever you're able to, every week!
Link: https://meet.google.com/obc-bekf-snt?hs=224
Join us for a supportive processing group for clinicians of marginalized identities to gather in a safe, affirming space. This group offers an opportunity to process lived experiences, connect with peers, and receive mutual support.
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Meeting Objective: To provide practitioners with an overview of the laws proposed and passed during the 2026 session, focusing on the direct impact on clinical practice, reimbursement, and compliance.
Join the Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professions for a virtual open office hours event on march 27, 2026, at 12 PM. This town hall-style gathering is open to all social workers, clinical mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists in Utah to discuss challenges, share experiences, and build community. Members of NASW-Utah, UAMFT, or UMHCA will receive 1 CEU for attending.
April 2, 2026: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Registration Fee $45
CEUs Provided
Where: Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
Presentation Topics
Utah's Changing Demographics
Harm Reduction and Minority Populations
Community Insights and Latinx Peer Support
The Impact of Budget Cuts on Marginalized Population
What's Up with Gender Now?
Ethics and Rights Related to Immigration Status
* Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served *
Register: https://uofu.nbsstore.net/center-for-research-on-race-healthjustice-publicpolicy
Board members will provide updates on UMHCA initiatives and projects as well as field questions, comments, or ideas from UMHCA members. All UMHCA members, including students and professional members, active and inactive, are welcome to attend. The UMHCA Executive Committee believes it is important for members to have access to the UMHCA board and the member meetings are part of a series of initiatives to promote engagement through increased access and connection between the board and our members. We look forward to seeing you all there!
No CEs will be provided at this meeting
Link: https://usu.zoom.us/j/82622599753?pwd=NLwx7IbIUCswaX1BP3ScAuMeuzIHDB.1
Helping Providers Heal Generational/Intergenerational Trauma and Build Family Connections
Josefina L. Sierra, MSW, LCSW
josefinalcsw@gmail
Duration
1 Hour and 30 Minutes (Online Presentation)
meet.google.com/vqc-vocy-inr
Learning Objectives
Recognize the importance of provider self-care and identify practical ways clinicians can apply self-care practices when working with trauma-impacted populations.
Josefina L. Sierra, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and private practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She conducts workshops and professional trainings on trauma, intergenerational healing, cultural responsiveness, and family systems. Josefina also serves as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University and California State University, San Bernardino, where she teaches and mentors future social workers. Her work focuses on strengthening providers’ cultural awareness and clinical skills when working with diverse communities.
Legislative, financial and professional issues discussed. UMHCA's Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month with few exceptions. This meeting is open to everyone, students, the public, and the Board.
Online meeting link:
meet.google.com/ziz-mztk-iyg
Please find the YOOFOO sign on the outside of the building and go upstairs. The meeting room is on the second floor, Suite 29
Please check the minutes from the last meeting before you arrive. This will save time in getting them approved to allow for more time in our business to conduct.
With appropriate permissions, and as the agenda is finalized, you can also check that online.
Description: The landscape of mental health licensure in Utah has shifted. With the S.B. 26 and the new unified Behavioral Health Board, the requirements for supervision, clinical hours, and "direct observation" are fundamentally changing. Whether you are an associate accruing hours or a seasoned clinician providing supervision, staying compliant is critical to your license.
Join us for a comprehensive update on the current status of DOPL rules. We will break down the complex legislative language into actionable steps for your practice.
Join us for a 3-day in-person supervision training designed to meet the requirements* to become a supervisor for pre-licensed clinicians in Utah.
Taught by: John Robbins PhD, LMFT Jennifer Morgan Smith LMFT
When:
Wednesday April 29: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday April 30: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday May 1: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Location:
Carbajal Kids 5617 South 1475 East Ogden
*This course meets the new requirements according to R156-60e. Mental Health Professional Practice Act Rule.
This course will award 20 CEs upon full completion. Four of these CEs will count towards Ethics.
Contact our Executive Director with questions
Bridgeland Applied Technology College, Health Sciences Building
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT
8:30 to 9:00am Registration
8:45 to 10:30 Welcome and Keynote by President (2 hours)
10:45 to 12:00pm Breakout (1.5 hours)
1:30 to 2:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
2:20 to 2:30 Break (10 minutes)
2:30 to 3:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
3:30 to 4:20pm Breakout (1 hour)
4:30 to 5:30pm (1 hour)
JED&I Post-Conference Social: 30-minute sound bath followed by a 60-minute collaborative art activity facilitated by Bobbi Deal, ACMHC and Lys Snyder LCSW
8:30 to 9:00 Coffee and Conversation
8:45 to 10:30 Welcome and Keynote (1.5 hours)
10:30 to 10:45 Break (15 minutes)
10:45 to 12:00pm Breakout (1 hour)
1:30 to 2:20 Breakout (1 hour)
2.20 to 2:30 Break (10 minutes)
3:20 to 3:30 Break (10 minutes)
3:30 to 4:30pm Breakout (1 hour)
3:40 to 5:00pm Conference Wrap Up
Total CEs: up to 13 CEs
This conference will be available in a hybrid format: in-person and online. Our online guests may be limited to a selected breakout room. Registration will require you to choose in-person or virtual attendance. Technical support will NOT be offered to help you with your personal online connection. It is recommended that you test your local connection and appropriate bandwidth speeds prior to the conference.
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The UVU Mental Health Conference is structured around subject matter tracks. Explore a variety of tracks or focus on one that best fits the needs of you or your professional environment. This conference features a series of sessions focused on important mental health and well-being topics. Experts will provide insights, strategies, and resources to address key challenges affecting individuals and communities.
Session Topics Include:
Sessions are beneficial for anyone looking for guidance in the fields of:
Where:
June 11-12 2026
Utah Valley University Grand Ballroom
Virtual attendance is available. (All sessions will be recorded)
Early Bird rates end: TBD
Registration Closes: TBD
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2026 AMHCA Annual Conference
Register here Will be held in Portland Oregon
(an in-person-only event)
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