NAMI Indiana State Conference 2026
A single-day conference for Indiana's mental health community to learn, connect, and access resources.
Indianapolis Marriott North, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026, 9 am – 4 pm
- Venue
- Indianapolis Marriott North, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Keynotes
- Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and Randye Kaye
TL;DR
- NAMI Indiana State Conference runs October 2, 2026, at Indianapolis Marriott North, drawing hundreds of Hoosiers for a day of learning and advocacy.
- The program includes keynotes from psychiatrist Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon and advocate Randye Kaye, plus breakout sessions on mental health management and support.
- Up to 5.5 CEUs are included in registration at no additional cost, and scholarships are available for eligible attendees.
- The Resource Fair connects attendees with housing, employment, and clinical service providers across Indiana.
About
NAMI Indiana hosts this annual state conference each year to bring together Hoosiers living with serious mental illness, their families, mental health professionals, and advocates. The event provides practical education, keynote speakers with lived experience and clinical expertise, and direct access to service organizations across Indiana.
Who you'll find in the room
People living with serious mental illness
Individuals managing mental health conditions seeking peer support and clinical guidance.
Family members and caregivers
Parents, spouses, and relatives of people with serious mental illness.
Mental health professionals
Psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, therapists, and clinical staff.
Advocates and community leaders
Activists and nonprofit leaders focused on mental health policy and stigma reduction.
Featured speakers
2 listedDr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon
Chief of Clinical Strategy · Mindoula Health
Randye Kaye
Co-creator and host, Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches podcast; NAMI Family-to-Family trainer
Venue & travel
Venue
Indianapolis Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240Getting there
Hotel rooms for October 1st are available at a group rate through September 10; book directly with the hotel at 800-228-9290 and mention the conference.
Questions people ask
9 answeredThe conference runs Friday, October 2, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm.
The conference takes place at Indianapolis Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
Attendees include Hoosiers living with serious mental illness, family members, mental health professionals, and advocates.
The morning keynote is Dr. Glenda Wrenn Gordon, a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief of Clinical Strategy at Mindoula Health. The afternoon keynote is Randye Kaye, co-creator and host of the Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches podcast and a NAMI Family-to-Family trainer.
Up to 5.5 Category 1 CEUs for social workers, addiction counselors, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors are included in registration at no additional cost. Law enforcement can earn ILEA credits.
Yes, scholarships are available at no cost to eligible applicants, thanks to sponsors and the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
The Resource Fair features dozens of exhibitors offering housing support, supportive employment, and in-patient and out-patient services.
The organizer does not publish a dress code. Most conferences in the mental health and nonprofit sector favor business casual to professional attire, though comfort is important for a full day of sessions.
The value depends on your role in Indiana's mental health ecosystem. If you live with serious mental illness, support someone who does, work in mental health, or advocate on these issues, the conference offers direct access to peer networks, clinical experts, and service providers in one place. CEUs for licensed professionals and free scholarships make attendance accessible.
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