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Health & Human Service Conference

 
 

 

2020 Conference Save the Dates!

Wednesday - Friday October 7 - 9, 2020
Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center (DECC)

Ally Sponsorship Registration Now Open

Presenter Proposals

 
Important Dates 2020:
January 2 - February 28: Champion and Advocate Sponsor registration
March 1: Ally Sponsor registration opens. Remains open until full
June 1 - July 31: Early Bird Attendee Registration
August 1 - September 25: Conference Registration

 

2020 Announcement Flyer

 
 
 
 

2020 Sponsorships

New Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsors have exhibit table/tables in Pioneer Exhibitor Hall.

Champion Sponsor

$1200

Registration Open through February 28, 2020
  • Two 8 foot side by side skirted tables in the Exhibit Hall with 4 chairs
  • 4 complimentary conference registrations
  • Free wireless internet
  • 2 parking passes
  • Recognition as a Champion Sponsor in conference promotional materials

Advocate Sponsor

$600

Registration Open through February 28, 2020
  • One 8 foot skirted table in the Exhibit Hall with 2 chairs
  • 2 complimentary conference registrations
  • Free wireless internet
  • 2 parking passes
  • Recognition as an Advocate Sponsor in conference promotional materials

Ally Sponsor

$300

Registration Opens March 1st 2020
  • One 8 foot skirted table in the Exhibit Hall with 2 chairs
  • Free wireless internet
  • 2 parking passes
  • Recognition as an Ally Sponsor in conference promotional materials

To ensure recognition in conference materials as a Champion or Advocate Sponsor, please register online and make/send payment by March 31, 2020.
Register Now

Payments not received by March 31, 2020 will result in the sponsorship being canceled and deleted. 

 

New Exhibitor Hall Schedule

Wednesday, October 7th 2020

11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Open to Attendees

 

Thursday, October 8th 2020

7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Open to Attendees

 

Thank you for your ongoing support of the St. Louis County Health and Human Service Conference, which provides education, collaboration, and renewal for those who serve the needs of our communities.

Conference Questions Contact:
Michelle K. Nelson -- Chair
Health and Human Service Conference Committee
320 W Superior St, 6E, Duluth MN 55802-1495
(218) 726-2248 (phone)   (218) 733-2093 (fax)
Nelsonm1@stlouiscountymn.gov   

Accounting questions contact 218-726-2292

Call for Presenters

Workshop proposals are due by MAY 31, 2020. Presenter proposals will be reviewed by the Program Conference Committee, and presenters will be notified of their acceptance by the end of June.
 
 
We encourage proposals that qualify for clinical clock hours towards LICSW licensure. Please indicate on your proposal form if your workshop meet any of the criteria below.
  1. Differential diagnosis and biopsychosocial assessment including normative development and psychopathology across the life span
  2. Assessment-based clinical treatment planning with measurable goals 
  3. Clinical intervention methods informed by research and current standards of practice 
  4. Evaluation methodologies 
  5. Social work values and ethics including cultural context diversity and social policy 
  6. Culturally specific clinical assessment and intervention
  

Ally Sponsor (Exhibitor) Registration

Ally Sponsor (Exhibitor) 

$300

Registration Open

Booths are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis
  • 1 Exhibitor Table
  • Listing in Conference App
  • Name in Exhibitor brochure
  • 2 Free Parking Passes
  • Wireless Internet
 

To ensure your Ally Sponsorship, please register online by July 31, 2020.

Register Now

Payments not received by August 7, 2020 will result in the sponsorship being canceled and deleted.

Accounting questions contact 218-726-2292

If paying by check, make payable to:
St. Louis County HHSC Fund,
320 West 2nd Street
GSC 4 West
Duluth, MN 55802-1495

Exhibitor Hall Schedule

Wednesday, October 7th 20

7:00 am - 11:00 am
Arrival and Set Up

11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Open to Attendees

Thursday, October 8th 2020

7:30 – 3:30 pm
Open to Attendees

3:30 pm
Exhibitor Hall Closes

Friday October 9th, 2020

Exhibit hall closed

 

 

Thank you for your ongoing support of the St. Louis County Health and Human Service Conference, which provides education, collaboration, and renewal for those who serve the needs of our communities.

Conference Questions Contact:
Michelle K. Nelson -- Chair
Health and Human Service Conference Committee
320 W 2nd St, 6E, Duluth MN 55802-1495
(218) 726-2248 (phone)   (218) 733-2093 (fax)
Nelsonm1@stlouiscountymn.gov   

 

 

 

   

2020 Conference Keynote Speaker

Deb DeWitz, LICSW, has provided presentations, workshops, and training at the local, state and national level. She is a social worker, family therapist, teacher and consultant who is known for her humorous and down-to-earth style.

Deb spent the first half of her career in direct service to children and families and then became a faculty member, teaching social work in North Dakota and Minnesota. She owns Family Resource Consultants, has served on numerous boards and is the recipient of the “Distinguished Alumni” award and the “Ruth Meiers Award  for Service”.

Deb has three children who continue to teach her life lessons, even as adults.

2020 Schedule

2019 Conference Materials

Hotel Information

When calling for hotel reservations, please mention "St. Louis County Human Service Conference Rate."

Comfort Suites
408 Canal Park Drive
218-727-1378
https://www.choicehotels.com/
$175 King Bed or 2 Queens

Pier B
800 West Railroad Street
218-481-8888
www.pierbresort.com
Standard $159 King Bed or 2 Queens

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
325 Lake Avenue South
218-727-4663
800-794-1716
www.thesuitesduluth.com
Standard $102 and up

The Inn on Lake Superior
350 Canal Park Dr.
218-726-1111
888-668-4352
www.innonlakesuperior.com
Standard $114.99 and up

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
200 W. 1st St.
218-722-1202
800-477-7089
www.hiduluth.com
Standard Room $122

Hampton Inn
310 Canal Park Drive
218-720-3000
https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/minnesota/hampton-inn-duluth-canal-park-DULMNHX/index.html
Standard $169 City side only

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
325 Lake Avenue South
218-727-4663
800-794-1716
www.thesuitesduluth.com
Standard $102 and up

Canal Park Lodge
250 Canal Park Drive
218-279-6000
www.canalparklodge.com
Standard $118

The Inn on Lake Superior
350 Canal Park Dr.
218-726-1111
888-668-4352
www.innonlakesuperior.com
Standard $114.99 and up

 

 

Past Conferences

Contact

Michelle Nelson
Organizational Development Specialist
218-726-2248
 

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