DALLAS, TX * OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 8, 2026

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DALLAS, TX * OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 8, 2026 *

Dallas: The 2026 cjmhc hub for Trailblazers!

Your Gateway to Bold Ideas, Bright Skies and big energy.

announcing the
2026 cjmhc awards gala

Positive reinforcement in our work is another key to CJMHC success, and we must honor it.

This year, we are proud to announce the 2026 CJMHC Awards Gala, a black-tie formal affair recognizing reentry advocates and community leaders who are paving the path for justice-impacted individuals with successful reentry resources and support that encompasses wellness, empowerment, and community transformation.

OCTOBER 7 - 8, 2026

A BETTER PATH FORWARD FOR

transforming our communities into safer, healthier, and more vibrant places

Venue Information

2026 CJMHC will take place in the heart of downtown Dallas at the W Dallas-Victory. The location of the hotel anchors Victory Park and is conducive to exploring the city and opening up increased options for dining, shopping, and entertainment, while providing convenient access to CJMHC housing block.

Conveniently located in downtown Dallas, W Dallas-Victory sweet location is a short hop from the American Airlines Center, Dallas Convention Center and AT&T Discovery District. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Victory Station is 4 minutes and McKinney & Harwood Tram Stop is 8 minutes. Nearby airports include Dallas Love Field Airport (DAS) 17-minute drive and Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) 21-minute drive.

Parking at w dallas-victory

If you are local or plan to drive, parking is available at the W Dallas-Victory.

what’s nearby

EVENT DETAILS

Crises in both mental health and criminal justice are rising and intersecting in toxic ways throughout our country. In the fight for better care, criminal justice practitioners, mental health professionals, and system-impacted individuals are uniting to provide strategies for mental wellness and advocacy. The 2026 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference is more than a meeting – it’s a movement where changemakers come together to learn about emerging research at the intersection of mental health and the criminal-legal system.

REGISTRATION FEES

  • Early Bird Registration $398.00

    • September 17, 2025 - January 13, 2026

  • Standard Registration $448.00

    • January 14, 2026 - July 15, 2026

  • Late Registration $498.00

    • From July 16, 2026

  • No in person registration payments will be allowed at the event.

  • ADA Accommodations are available for disabled attendees. Contact us if you are disabled and need assistance.

Registration fee includes all-inclusive access to general sessions, lunch, complimentary afternoon beverages, workshops, panel discussions, welcome reception, and evening Gala.

registration now open!

two days of meaninGful networking

Connect with a multidisciplinary group of attendees interesting in learning and sharing criminal-legal mental health practices.

FAQs

  • CJMHC is a national platform to present and get up to date with the most innovative practices to improve the response to people experiencing a mental health crisis. We attract the most influential, visionary changemakers and criminal justice experts across the nation, who have the knowledge, experience and capabilities to engage and stimulate intellectual dialogue amongst their peers in particular mental health. Our primary focus is to learn from individuals with lived experience and those working in academic and community agencies.

  • CJMHC offers invaluable opportunities for deeper engagement, focused learning, and interactive experiences for attendees to delve into over 25 specific areas related to the main theme of the conference and interact more intimately with speakers and peers.

  • Criminal justice practitioners, mental health professionals, government agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, recruitment managers, philanthropists, academia, students, and returning citizens.

  • In-Person Conference

  • 2 Days

  • October 7 - 8, 2026

    8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ready to register?

Let’s get started.

Traveling to Join us?

Secure the best available rates with the CJMHC housing block while availability lasts.

Contact us for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!

october 7-8, 2026

All Roads Lead to dallas!

W DALLAS - VICTORY HOTEL BY MARRIOTT
2440 VICTORY PARK LANE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75219

 

a powerful movement

The 2026 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference is on a mission to connect criminal justice practitioners, mental health professionals, government agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, recruitment managers, philanthropists, academia, students, and returning citizens, helping them to collaborate and learn in an innovative environment. Through this platform, our goal is to engage, support, and inform. We can only address the criminal justice and mental health needs within our community if all community stakeholders foster cooperation and innovation. Better mental health is related to coping with stress and overcoming challenges.

You mental health has just as big of an impact on your well-being as your physical health.

— Cleveland Clinic