30th Annual Mission Possible Conference

March 24, 2027 - Lufkin, Texas

Save the date for the 30th Annual Mission Possible Conference. This continuing education event brings together professionals, students, and community partners to learn, share ideas, and strengthen the care and support available to individuals and families.

This conference plans to provide continuing education contact hours for: Counselors • Social Workers • LMFTs • Nurses • LCDCs • Certified Peer Specialists • Activity Professionals

2027 Conference Theme:
The Future is Possible - 30 Years Strong. Building What's Next

Conference Objectives:

At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to:

CONNECT: Identify strategies to strengthen collaboration among individuals, families, professionals, organizations, and community partners to improve access to services and outcomes.
CARE: Apply practical, person-centered, and evidence-informed approaches that support mental health, well-being, recovery, resilience, and quality of life.
ADVOCATE: Describe ways professionals and community partners can reduce stigma, address barriers to care, and advocate for the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
INNOVATE: Explore emerging practices, tools, and approaches that can strengthen service delivery and help professionals respond to the changing needs of the people and communities they serve.

Interested Audiences:

• • Behavioral health and nursing professionals

• • Educators and professionals serving children, youth, and schools

• • Professionals serving older adults and people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
  • Individuals receiving services, family members, caregivers, and interested community members
  • Students preparing for careers in these fields

Ethics Pre-conference - Tuesday, March 23, 2027

A three-hour ethics workshop is planned for social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Workshop times and continuing education approval details will be posted as they become available.

Presented By

Mission Possible is made possible thanks to the following organizations:

• • Burke

• • Alzheimer's Association

• • Stephen F. Austin State University

• • School of Social Work

• • Ocean’s Behavioral Hospital - Lufkin

Registration

Registration is expected to open in mid-December 2026. Check back for updates, or email Kinnie Reina to join our mailing list.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

Help support the conference and connect with professionals serving East Texas. Sponsorship and exhibitor details will be available soon.

For more information, call 936-558-6246 or email Kinnie Reina.