
11th Annual
"Strengthening the Roots"
Latino Conference
Thursday, September 10, 2026
& Friday, September 11, 2026
Visalia Convention Center
Visalia, California
The 11th Annual “Strengthening the Roots” Latino Conference is a two-day professional gathering dedicated to advancing health equity in Latino communities.
For the past decade, this conference has convened cultural leaders, clinicians, researchers, and community advocates to strengthen culturally responsive systems of care nationwide.
The 2026 conference will feature Keynote Speakers and 30 professional workshops focused
on addressing cultural competency and evidence-based practices for Latinos.
Presentations will discuss topics on mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse,
criminal justice, cultural healing, mindfulness, Indigenous teachings,
LGBTQI2S, principles of empowerment, becoming emotionally intelligent,
the impact of immigration on the mind, body & soul, racial equity, and more.
This event will bring together hundreds of therapists, treatment counselors,
social workers, educators, administrators, and community leaders from across the country.
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Continuing Education courses meeting the qualifications for up to 10 hours of CE credit.
Continuing Education for Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (CATC) of California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Certificate provided by The Latino Commission an approved CAADE CE Provider.
