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Why attend a Conference?

Coming Soon
October 16, 2026 - Mississippi SCN Talks - Southaven, MS  [Registration Open]
November 5, 2026 - 2nd Annual Beacon of Light - Plano, TX  [Registration Open]
November 10, 2026 - Hope Rising - Kaufman, TX [Registration Open]
November 20, 2026 - Hope Rising - San Antonio TX [Registration Open]
February 26, 2027 - Hope Rising  - The Woodlands, TX
April 8, 2027 - Belly of the Whale  - Galveston, TX

The Spiritual Care Network hosts a growing series of annual Expert-Led community conferences that bring together mental health professionals, addiction recovery specialists, faith leaders, public officials, and community members for a day of education, connection, and hope. Each conference is designed to meet communities where they are addressing the specific mental health and recovery challenges facing that region while building the cross-sector relationships that make lasting change possible. SCN conferences, starting in 2014,  provide continuing education credit for licensed counselors, social workers, and peer support specialists. At every SCN conference, dedicated networking time brings referral relationships, trusted connections, and collaborative partnerships that ultimately mean that a person in crisis gets the right help at the right time.SCN conferences don't just inform — they Encourage, Educate, Enlighten and Empower. 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 and Health Fair Corpus Christi
    Belly of the Whale Conference and Health Fair Corpus Christi
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Jul 30
    New Life at The Cross Church
    Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    New Life at The Cross Church, 4176 FM1694, Robstown, TX 78380, 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: Bridging the Gap in Sugar Land
    Hope Rising Conference: Bridging the Gap in Sugar Land
    RSVP Closed
    Fri, Jun 26
    The Bridge Church
    Jun 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Bridge Church, 802 Brooks St, Sugar Land, TX 77478, 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 - Fort Worth/Arlington
    Hope Rising Conference - Fort Worth/Arlington
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Apr 30
    City on a Hill Church
    Apr 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    City on a Hill Church, 1140 Morrison Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76120, 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.
  • 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
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