2010 Conference Registration Center

Conference Registration

The DBSA 2010 National Conference, CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PEER SUPPORT, will connect you to a wide range of educational opportunities delivered by some of the nation's leading mental health experts and consumer advocates. In addition, you'll find an unparalleled level of support from peers who share similar lived experiences. This year's conference will feature many ways to tailor your conference experience to your specific interests---and have a wonderful time in the process!

DBSA Chapter and Support Group Discounts
Individuals who participate in a DBSA chapter or support group qualify for a discount. Please note: You must provide your DBSA chapter name, city, and state when registering at this discount rate.

What's the Difference Between Donors and Non-Donors?
Donors are individuals who have given at least $50 in the past 12 months to DBSA headquarters at 730 N. Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois. NOTE: Non-Donors are eligible for the Donor rate if they donate at least $50 with their conference registration.

Registration fee includes conference admission and a limited number of beverage breaks. FULL conference and Saturday ONLY registrations include a box lunch on Saturday.

Attendance Limit
500 participants

Registration Rates for Conference and Related Events

Early Bird Rates apply if registration is received on/before March 14, 2010.
Advance Rates apply if registration is received between March 15 - April 14, 2010.
Late & On-site Rates apply if registration is received on/after April 15 - April 30, 2010.

DBSA 2010 National Conference
Friday, April 30, 12:30 p.m., through Sunday, May 2, 12:30 p.m.

*FULL Conference and Saturday ONLY Registration includes Box Lunch on Saturday

Conference Special Events
Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2

*Friends Reception and President's Lunch proceeds benefit DBSA Chapter Leadership Fund and DBSA Programs. See the bottom of this page for notes on the Presidents lunch.

Pre-Conference Educational Institutes
Friday, April 30 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)

Notes on Registration Rates:

• Non-Donors MAY become Donors during registration (minimum donation of $50 required). If so, they become eligible for the Donor rate.
• Organizations are NOT eligible for Donor rates.
• Proceeds from Friends Reception & President's Lunch benefit DBSA Chapter Leadership Fund and DBSA Programs.

• FULL Conference and Saturday ONLY registration includes a box lunch on Saturday.

Chapter Leadership Forum (CLF)

• Thursday, April 29, 2010 (Learn more.)

• Separate registration required

Peer Specialist 5-Day Certification Training

President's Lunch Information

Join DBSA President Peter Ashenden for an intimate lunch and discuss with him the latest trends in mental health. Proceeds will benefit the DBSA Chapter Leadership Forum Scholarship Fund.

In addition to lunch with Peter on Saturday, President's Lunch donors will receive one (1) each of the following:

• Full conference registration (Friday - Sunday)
• DBSA 2010 National Conference product exclusive to President's Lunch donors