Save the Date: Community Conference to Explore How Families Access Mental Health Resources
Families today face an overwhelming landscape of information and limited time to sort through it all. On February 26, 2026, the Center for Resilient Families will host a community-wide conference focused on understanding how parents and children find, use, and trust mental health resources and how these supports can be made more accessible and effective.
“How Are Parents Accessing Resources and How Do They Want Them? What Resources Are Children Accessing and How Can We Help Them Find the Right Ones?”, will take place at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Designed for parents, caregivers, practitioners, educators, and community members, the conference invites attendees to join a collaborative conversation about the tools families rely on and the challenges they face. With mental health concerns rising and support systems evolving, organizers hope the event will spark new ideas to improve access across diverse communities.
What to Expect
- What resources children and parents use and trust
- Social media’s promises and pitfalls as a mental health support tool
- Gaps in access for underserved communities
- Which formats work best for families and why
- How to co-create practical, culturally relevant solutions with families
Participants will take part in both panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions exploring key questions shaping family well-being today, including:
Organizers emphasize that community perspectives are essential. Attendees will help shape future efforts by sharing experiences, challenges, and priorities.
Share Your Input
Before the conference, the Center for Resilient Families invites the community to complete a short survey about the topics they find most important. Survey participants can also opt in to receive updates when registration opens.
For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].
Mark your calendar. Your voice can help strengthen the support systems families rely on.