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Coming Soon
April 9, 2026 = Belly of the Whale Conference - Galveston TX [Registration Open]
April 30, 2026 = Hope Rising Conference - Fort Worth/Arlington, TX [Registration Open]
June 26, 2026 = Bridging the Gap Conference - Sugar Land, TX
Summer 2026 = 3rd Annual Belly of the Whale Conference - Corpus Christi, TX
October 1, 2026 = 2nd Annual Beacon Conference - Plano, TX
October 16, 2026 - Mississippi Talks - Desoto County, MS
If you would like to organize or sponsor a conference in your area, please contact Eric at SCNmeeting@gmail.com

Event Registration

Our hope today is that you will begin your journey to recovery.

Whether you currently have a diagnosis or are the loved one of

someone who has been diagnosed, mental illness and addiction

are medical conditions that can be managed. Today you will hear

about all the elements of what enables recovery and achieve

living a full and rich life in spite of a diagnosis. Our hope is that

this conference will encourage you to begin or continue on that

journey to recovery.

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Blessings,

by Pastor John Hereford in 2018

Conference Founder

Previous Events

  • Belly of the Whale Conference & Resource Fair - Galveston
    Belly of the Whale Conference & Resource Fair - Galveston
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Apr 09
    Moody Methodist Church Galveston
    Apr 09, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Moody Methodist Church Galveston, 2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
    This 4th Annual event is an opportunity for professionals, public officials, and community members to come together and address topics that affect so many lives in our area. This conference will offer valuable insights into why people might feel consumed by mental health and substance use disorders.
  • SCN Talks
    SCN Talks
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Mar 06
    Memphis
    Mar 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
    Memphis, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova, TN 38018, USA
    BOLD IDEAS. REAL STORIES. SHARED HOPE. For the first time in Memphis, voices from mental health, addiction recovery, and faith communities will unite to share bold ideas and real stories in powerful TED-style talks. Because healing happens when faith, recovery, and professionals come together.
  • Hope Rising Conference - The Woodlands 2026
    Hope Rising Conference - The Woodlands 2026
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Feb 27
    The Woodlands First Baptist Church
    Feb 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
    The Woodlands First Baptist Church, 11801 Grogans Mill Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380, USA
    In our communities, countless individuals struggle silently with depression, addiction, and trauma. The overdoses crisis continues to increase as well as suicide. Often, people are unaware of available resources or lack the spiritual support they need in their healing journeys.
  • Beacon of Light Conference - Plano 2025
    Beacon of Light Conference - Plano 2025
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Aug 22
    Plano
    Aug 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Plano, 5801 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, USA
    This event is an opportunity for professionals, public officials, and community members to come together and address topics that affect so many lives in our area. This conference will offer valuable insights into why people might feel consumed by mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Corpus Christi Belly of the Whale Conference
    Corpus Christi Belly of the Whale Conference
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Jul 18
    Corpus Christi Country Club
    Jul 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Corpus Christi Country Club, 6300 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA
    This event is an opportunity for professionals, public officials, and community members to come together and address topics that affect so many lives in our area. This conference will offer valuable insights into why people might feel consumed by mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Galveston Belly of the Whale Conference
    Galveston Belly of the Whale Conference
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Apr 10
    Moody Methodist Church Galveston
    Apr 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Moody Methodist Church Galveston, 2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
    This 3rd Annual event is an opportunity for professionals, public officials, and community members to come together and address topics that affect so many lives in our area. This conference will offer valuable insights into why people might feel consumed by mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Hope Rising Conference - Breaking Strongholds
    Hope Rising Conference - Breaking Strongholds
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Mar 21
    Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
    Mar 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, 1660 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75232, USA
    In our communities, countless individuals struggle silently with depression, addiction, and trauma. The overdoses crisis continues to increase as well as suicide. Often, people are unaware of available resources or lack the spiritual support they need in their healing journeys.
  • Hope Rising Conference - The Woodlands 2025
    Hope Rising Conference - The Woodlands 2025
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Feb 28
    The Woodlands First Baptist Church
    Feb 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
    The Woodlands First Baptist Church, 11801 Grogans Mill Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380, USA
    In our communities, countless individuals struggle silently with depression, addiction, and trauma. The overdoses crisis continues to increase as well as suicide. Often, people are unaware of available resources or lack the spiritual support they need in their healing journeys.
  • Human Trafficking Training - CE Credit
    Human Trafficking Training - CE Credit
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Nov 08
    Longview
    Nov 08, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Longview, 2105 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605, USA
    In our fight against human trafficking, one of Unbound Now's key goals is to provide quality training to professionals who may stand in the gap between a victim and their trafficker. Perfect training for law enforcement, school staff, counselors and faith leaders. Sponsor: Shoreline Treatment Center
  • Belly of the Whale Conference - Corpus Christi
    Belly of the Whale Conference - Corpus Christi
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Aug 30
    Corpus Christi Country Club
    Aug 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Corpus Christi Country Club, 6300 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA
    This event is an opportunity for professionals, public officials, and community members to come together and address topics that affect so many lives in our area. This conference will offer valuable insights into why people might feel consumed by mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Hope Rising Conference - San Antonio 2024
    Hope Rising Conference - San Antonio 2024
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Jul 18
    Rise Recovery
    Jul 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Rise Recovery, 2803 Mossrock, San Antonio, TX 78230, USA
    Embracing Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in Today's World. Open to the community, mental health professionals and faith leaders. Continuing Education Credit by Industry Experts Resource tables from community organizations and treatment programs. Lunch and light breakfast provided.
  • Belly of the Whale Conference - Galveston Island
    Belly of the Whale Conference - Galveston Island
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Apr 18
    Moody Methodist Church Galveston
    Apr 18, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Moody Methodist Church Galveston, 2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
    This event is an opportunity for professionals, public officials, and community members to come together and address topics that affect so many lives in our area. This conference will offer valuable insights into why people might feel consumed by mental health and substance use disorders.
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