Grantees of the State of Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention/Children's Trust Fund will convene for a mandatory training event.

Conference activities will include workshops on a variety of subjects in addition to motivational speakers in the general sessions. The conference also allows agency workers to network with other agency workers from other counties.

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Schedule:	November 12--10:00 am - 5:00 pm, November 13--8:00 am - 1:45 pm
Times:	10:00am-01:45pm CST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00am 05:00pm Friday, November 13, 2026 08:00am 01:45pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00am 05:00pm Friday, November 13, 2026 08:00am 01:45pm
Location:	Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 36561
Session ID:	CS-2611-CTFX01-01
Price:	Price Exhibit Booth: $400.00 Contributing Supporter: $1,000.00 Premier Supporter: $5,000.00 Additional booth personnel: $250.00

Stigma is defined as a set of negative beliefs that a group or society holds about a topic or group of people. The World Health Organization has classified stigma as having a detrimental effect on the treatment of individuals and is a huge barrier to recovery. Public attitudes about various stigmatizing conditions indicate that individuals with a substance use disorder are viewed more negatively than individuals with a mental health disorder. This stigma promotes the vicious cycle that is embedded in the disease of substance use disorder. In the state of Alabama, stigma presents as a barrier to seeking treatment and directly affects the way an individual views themselves. The goal of this summit is to address stigma, as it relates to individuals with a substance use disorder, by dispelling myths, educating on evidence-based practices, and bringing awareness to this public health issue.

Behavioral health focuses on the promotion of well-being through prevention or intervention of those who have a mental illness (MI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). This includes support of those who experience or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities. This conference will focus on changing the lens through increasing knowledge, reducing stigma, and normalizing conversations about behavioral health issues. Improving behavioral health services for individuals with a MI or SUD can be challenging, but together we can have a significant impact on the individuals' physical and social well-being. Join us for an education and training opportunity which will highlight these topics and provide strategies you can implement into your current profession.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources Supervisors Conference is presented annually to employees to update them on current policies and best practices.