When in instances of natural disasters, mass violence, or crises stemming from chronic, systemic, and foundational issues, it is crucial for us as disaster behavioral health providers, responders, and community members to be intentional in our coordination and connection across sectors and with one another. For Vibrant's 3rd annual disaster behavioral health symposium, we will focus on how intentional partnership lends itself to positive, lasting transformation and resilience for those impacted by disasters and those responding to them.
Vibrant Emotional Health's 2023 Disaster Behavioral Health Symposium will focus on collaboration, teamwork, and connection between and within agencies, sectors, communities, and individuals in the face of disaster. While there is much that is working to pull us apart in moments of crisis, we can be more effective, innovative, and productive in our work if we choose intentional partnership along the way.
We are welcoming any behavioral health organization who is currently or has worked in the disaster space to purchase an exclusive booth in our Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors will be provided one 10x10 booth at which they can seat one or two representatives to showcase their work, spread awareness of their needs, and network with attendees. Exhibit Hall registration includes two comped tickets to the event, which includes a place to stay at the venue, dinner on Wednesday night, and full meal self-service Thursday and Friday. For more information on registration, please click here.
Dates: Wednesday, May 24th – Friday, May 26th, 2023
Location: American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
Time: Event space set-up will begin at noon on May 24th and take-down should be completed by 5:00PM on May 26th. Exhibitors are welcome to attend sessions, the welcome reception, and the closing cocktail hour. Full schedule to come.
Exhibit Booth Check-In: Opens at American University on Wednesday afternoon and closes midday Friday
Welcome Reception: Wednesday from 6:00-8:00PM EDT
Team: Led by Vibrant Emotional Health
Information on panelists and topics can be found on our Symposium Program Website here: https://vibrantsymposium.info/
Closed captioning will be available on Zoom and ASL interpreters available in person upon request. To give us time to secure an interpreter, please be sure to register by May 15th.
Interested in upgrading to a symposium sponsor? See our sponsorship opportunities here: https://bit.ly/3SFkBIf and email us!
