Belly of the Whale Conference - Galveston
Thu, Apr 09
|Moody Methodist Church Galveston
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.
Time & Location
Apr 09, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
Moody Methodist Church Galveston, 2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX 77551, USA
Guests
About the event
Organizations Gather for a Conference Uniting Faith Communities, Substance Use, Mental Health, and Overdose Crisis
Non-profits, faith communities, mental health organizations, and recovery coalitions are collaborating to foster important discussions on diversity in tackling overdose, substance use disorder, and spiritual and mental well-being.
Galveston Island, TX - Belly of the Whale Conference Galveston will be hosted at the Moody Methodist Church on Galveston Island. This 4th annual event is a collaborative effort by the Spiritual Care Network, ADA Women’s Center, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), in partnership with other local nonprofit organizations. Spiritual Care Network has "Widened the Bridge," reaching out to the community, mental health professionals, faith leaders, and sober living organizations.
Expert speakers will cover topics related to mental wellness, opiate use disorder, overdose prevention with Narcan, and finding suitable help for other compulsive behavioral patterns.
Conference co-chairs are Kimberly Beaty, LCSW-S, and Jacqueline Martinez, RN, RSPS.…
Schedule
30 minutesRegistration and Exhibit Tables Open for Networking
30 minutesWelcome, Worship Music, message by Pastor John Hereford
Tickets
General Attendee
Enjoy a day of learning from mental health experts and representatives from over 20 organizations. Coffee, light breakfast and lunch provided. (No CEU provided)
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Professionals - CEU credit
For attendees that take advantage of receiving 4 hours of continuing education credit for their counseling or social work license. This includes Ethics and Diversity
$40.00
+$1.00 ticket service fee
Headline Sponsor
Logo as headline sponsor on all promotion materials and posts. Time to promote services to audience ▪ Listing on sponsor board ▪ Prime booth placement in the meeting hall (five attendees) ▪ 30 second view of logo in repeating sponsor loop
$4,000.00
Premier Lunch Sponsor
Logo as premier lunch sponsor with signage at lunch, on all promotion materials and posts. Time to promote services to audience ▪ Listing on sponsor board ▪ Prime booth placement in the meeting hall (four attendees) ▪ 30 second view of logo in repeating sponsor loop
$2,000.00
Major Sponsor
Time to promote services to audience ▪ Listing on sponsor board ▪ Prime booth placement in the meeting hall (three attendees) ▪ 30 second view of logo in repeating sponsor loop
$1,000.00
Sponsor
Listing on sponsor board ▪ Logo in repeating sponsor loop ▪ Recognition by Moderator ▪ Exhibit booth with two attendees
$680.00
+$17.00 ticket service fee
Exhibitor
Listing on sponsor board ▪ Name listed on projection during event ▪ One attendee so please register additional attendees individually.
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
Individual Scholarship
This is for sponsors, speakers, committee members and anyone else that would like to attend at no charge. No CEU credit available
$0.00
Total
$0.00