SWELL Conference & Retreat 2026

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Where Behavioral Health Professionals Grow, Connect, and Lead Together

When: April 16-18, 2026

Where: Ocean City, Maryland

What is SWELL

The SWELL Conference & Retreat brings together mental health providers, peer support specialists, social workers, crisis teams, community organizations, and agency leaders for three days of advanced learning, meaningful collaboration, and strategic restoration.

Hosted in beautiful Ocean City, Maryland, SWELL is more than a conference\u2014it\u2019s a space designed to recharge, reconnect, and grow as professionals committed to serving others.

What SWELL Offers:

• Clinical best practices and innovative treatment approaches
• Trauma-informed care strategies
• Crisis stabilization techniques
• Adolescent and family support workshops
• Provider wellness and burnout prevention sessions
• Networking opportunities with behavioral health leaders
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Learning that counts\u2014by the beach.

SWELL sessions are designed to be informative, practical, and engaging. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned professional or early in your career, you\u2019ll find workshops and presentations that challenge your thinking and expand your toolkit.

Your Registration Guide

Registration is open now! Early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Group discounts are available for teams of 5 or more.

• Early Bird: $299 per person (until March 1, 2026)
• Standard: $399 per person
• Group Rate: $249 per person (5+ attendees)
• Student Rate: $199 per person (with valid student ID)

CEUs and Attendance Tracking

SWELL offers CEU credits for licensed professionals. Attendees will receive certificates of completion for all sessions attended. Detailed tracking ensures your professional development hours are accurately recorded.

Event Location

Join us at the beautiful Ocean City Convention Center and surrounding resort venues. Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean views while investing in your professional growth. Special hotel rates are available for conference attendees at partner hotels.

Bring Your Team

Invest in your people\u2014and your systems grow stronger. The SWELL Conference is an excellent team-building opportunity that combines professional development with strategic planning in a refreshing environment.

Group registrations receive discounted rates and can customize their conference experience with add-on team workshops.

A Conference Built With Care

Every detail of SWELL is designed with behavioral health professionals in mind. From the session topics to the venue layout, from the networking events to the quiet reflection spaces\u2014we\u2019ve created an experience that honors the important work you do every day.