The Prism Summit
On Mental, Psychological & Behavioral Health Equity
Building the Workforce. Strengthening Communities. Advancing Wellbeing.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center
2820 N Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208
EARN UP TO 6 CEUs
In partnership with Indiana University School of Social Work
Different disciplines.
different perspectives.
One Room.
A one-day gathering bringing together professionals, emerging professionals, educators, researchers, innovators, and community leaders working across mental, psychological, and behavioral health.
Because who provides care matters.
Our communities need access to high quality mental, psychological, and behavioral healthcare.
But access isn’t the whole story.
The behavioral health workforce also needs the pathways, support, professional development, relationships, and resources required to serve our communities well and sustain the work.
WHY PRISM?
“Strengthening behavioral health isn’t only about expanding services. It’s also about strengthening the people who provide them.”
Representation is Only The Beginning
We have to build the pathway, too.
PRISM envisions a behavioral-health ecosystem where professionals can enter the field, develop their skills, build sustainable careers, connect with community, and continue growing throughout their professional journey.
This means creating opportunities for:
Exposure.
Education.
Mentorship.
Professional Development.
Career Advancement.
Business Development.
Clinician Wellbeing.
Community.
And the PRISM Summit is one place where those connections begin.
One Day. One Room.
A Full Spectrum of Perspectives.
The PRISM Summit brings together people working across mental, psychological, and behavioral health to learn from one another, exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore what’s possible for the future of the field.
This isn’t about one profession having all the answers. It’s about bringing different perspectives into conversation.
Four Areas of Conversation
EVIDENCE-BASED tREATMENT
Explore practices grounded in research, measurable outcomes, accountability, and high-quality care.
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION
Explore behavioral health, whole-person wellbeing, clinician sustainability, and approaches that strengthen individuals and communities.
cLINICAL iNNOVATION
Explore emerging ideas, culturally responsive approaches, and innovative ways professionals are responding to evolving community needs.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Explore leadership, practice development, organizational sustainability, business knowledge, and the infrastructure needed to sustain impactful work.
is pRISM for You?
If your work, education, research, leadership, or community involvement intersects with mental, psychological, or behavioral health, there’s a place for you in the room.
COUNSELORS SOCIAL WORKERS
PSYCHOLOGISTS BEHAVIOR ANALYST
RESEARCHERS EDUCATORS
GRAD STUDENTS PRACTICE OWNERS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
You don't have to do the same work to belong in the same room.
That's the point.
Let’s strengthen the behavioral-health ecosystem together.
More Than A Conference.
A Full-day experience.
Breakout Sessions
Focused learning and practical conversations across PRISM’s core areas.
Panel Conversations
Multiple perspectives on the issues shaping mental, psychological, and behavioral health.
Professional Connection
Connect with clinicians, educators, researchers, students, leaders, and community partners.
Breakfast + Lunch
Continental Breakfast and lunch are included as part of your Summit experience.
Entertainment
Music featuring Rob Dixon, spoken word, and DJ entertainment throughout the experience.
After Conference Networking
Stay after the formal programming and continue building relationships and connections.
ALL INCLUDED WITH YOUR SUMMIT REGISTRATION.
Learning. Connection. Meals. Entertainment. Networking.
Earn up to 6 CEUs in partnership with Indiana University School of Social Work.
$150
Breakout Sessions
The PRISM Summit will feature breakout sessions designed to bring practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations to the mental, psychological, and behavioral health community.
Our presenter lineup and breakout sessions are currently being finalized.
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10:45 AM Session - Dr. Heather L. Savage, DSW, MSW, LSW presents Beyond Engagement: The TALK Framework for Building Trust with Black Youth
Interactive workshop introducing a culturally responsive engagement model to help professionals build trust, safety, and authentic relationships with Black youth across clinical, school, and community settings.
1:15PM Session (Option #1)- Dr. Gilberto Perez Jr., MSW, Ed.D. presents Community-Defined Evidence: Forging Ahead with the People in your Community
Workshop highlighting community-defined evidence as a framework for equitable health implementation, with examples of shared power, trusting relationships, and culturally responsive community partnerships.
1:15 PM Session (Option #2): Talha Kahf, BSW, MSW/J.D. Candidate presents: Healing: A trauma-informed perspective for clients and practitioners
Workshop exploring individual and communal resilience through culturally responsive and trauma-informed frameworks that combine strengths-based, person-in-environment, and cognitive behavioral approaches.
2:30 PM Session- Lacia Hawes, CMLC, Master Life Coach, CPI Certified, Certified Public Speaker presents: The Oil
Workshop focused on empowerment, mindset, and transformation through practical strategies that help individuals recognize their potential, overcome barriers, and pursue personal and professional growth.
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10:45 AM Session -Tamika Zapolski presents An Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Evidence-Based Skills for Emotional Wellbeing
Interactive workshop introducing foundational Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles and skill areas for managing emotions, navigating distress, and improving communication in professional and everyday settings.
1:15 PM Session -Matt Oliver, PhD, HSPP, MBA presents From Surviving to Thriving: Innovative Strategies to Prepare High-Risk Youth for Adulthood in Secure Residential Care
Workshop exploring evidence-informed strategies that integrate trauma-responsive treatment, academic engagement, and workforce development to support healing, independence, and community reintegration.
2:30 PM Session (Option #1) - Tracy Pruitt, LMHCA presents Standing On Business
Practical workshop teaching mental health professionals business and marketing skills to build sustainable brands, identify a niche, diversify services, and communicate effectively with clients and partners.
2:30PM Session (Option #2) - Joslyn Cunningham presents The Ecology of Healing: Culture, Community and Evidence in Mental Health Care
The Ecology of Healing session introduces a practical framework that integrates evidence-based care with cultural knowledge, lived experience, and systems thinking to help practitioners address the environmental conditions surrounding healing.
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10:45 AM Session- Michaelangelo McClendon presents From Prevention to Healing: Integrating Substance Use Prevention, Mental Health, and Violence Reduction in Black and Brown Communities
Presentation examining evidence-based prevention and community-building strategies that advance behavioral health equity through youth development, family strengthening, and violence prevention.
2:30 PM Session- Johnnie Nichols, LMHC-A presents Therapeutic Mentorship™
Relationship-centered workshop combining clinical intentionality with accessible community-based mentorship to foster emotional growth, resilience, and lasting behavioral change in youth and families.
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10:45 AM Session- Marci Grayson, LMHC, CHT, Mental Health Consultant presents Wellness at the Root: A Solution-Focused Reset for Provider Burnout
Interactive workshop using evidence-based Solution-Focused Therapy tools to reframe burnout through strengths-based, resource-centered strategies and personalized burnout recovery planning.
1:15 PM Session- Quinton Holland, LMHC presents You Pay For What You Don't Know
Workshop equipping clinicians with business knowledge and structures needed to build a sustainable private practice, including revenue models, payer options, marketing, and resilient practice systems.
What Your Day At PRISM will Include
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As you arrive:
Stop by registration table to check in
Grab your continental breakfast
Once seated connect with fellow professionals
Enjoy music by DJ and live jazz by Rob Dixon
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Three panel conversations exploring:
Business, innovation, evidence-based treatments, and behavior
Developing the pipeline for future clinicians
Why spaces like PRISM are needed and their potential impact
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Three breakout-session blocks offering deeper learning and practical conversations across the Summit’s focus areas.
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Opportunities to connect throughout the day, from registration and transitions to lunch and the closing cocktail hour.
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The Summit experience will include live jazz with Rob Dixon, spoken word, and DJ entertainment by Music Matterz.
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Continental breakfast and lunch are incorporated into the day, giving attendees additional opportunities to connect while enjoying the Summit experience.
Please note: Summit programming, speakers, and schedule are subject to change as details are finalized.
Come For the learning.
Leave with more.
IDEAS
KNOWLEDGE
CONNECTIONS
PERSPECTIVE
COMMUNITY
STRONGER PROFESSIONALS HELP BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
bE IN THE ROOM
Friday, October 9, 2026
Registration: 8-9a
Conference Ends: 4:30p
Cocktail Hour: 4:30-6p
Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center
2820 N Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208
General Admission $150
Includes: Breakout sessions, panels, continental breakfast, lunch, entertainment, after conference networking, AND UP TO 6 CEUs in partnership with IU School of Social Work.
IU School of Social Work Students & Alumni $100
Includes: everything in general admission
Registration Open and Available on Site
On October 9, we’re bringing that work into one room.
WILL YOU BE IN IT?
Don’t come alone, bring your team or a colleague.
The challenges facing behavioral health won’t be solved by one professional, one organization, one discipline, or one person.
They require us to learn together. Connect across disciplines. Share what’s working. Challenge what isn’t. Build new relationships.
The Work Is Connected.
It’s time we are too.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and partners
