West Coast Symposium

The West Coast’s Most Talked About Event in Behavioral Health

Empowering Change. Encouraging Connection. Embracing Recovery.

For over 17 years, the West Coast Symposium has brought together the most dedicated professionals in addiction treatment and behavioral health.

This is more than a conference.
It's where the community convenes to learn what works.

May 28-30, 2026 Palm Springs
La Quinta Resort & Club | Palm Springs, CA

Why West Coast Symposium 2026 Matters

  • Turn real-world insights into action across treatment, recovery, and behavioral health
  • Learn what’s working now from national experts on critical and emerging topics, including AI
  • Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately and build meaningful connections with peers facing the same challenges
  • Earn CE/CME while gaining practical strategies you can apply immediately
  • Celebrate recovery at the iconic La Quinta Resort, where an open, collaborative setting makes connection as powerful as the learning
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May 28-30, 2026
La Quinta Resort & Club | Palm Springs, CA
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  • 1600+
    Attendees
  • 35+
    National Expert Speakers
  • 25+
    Educational Sessions
  • 20+
    CME/CE Credits
  • Attendees smiling together for a photo at West Coast Symposium

    Conferences simply don't get better than this. Rich clinical content, outstanding attendees and networking opportunities, and all in an exquisite setting. It is hands-down my favorite conference of the year."

    - 2023 Attendee
  • Attendees in session at West Coast Symposium

    This is such a nourishing way to connect with others that work in treatment and are passionate about recovery and new modalities. Great topics, insightful speakers and a relaxing venue."

    - 2025 Attendee
  • Attendees gathered smiling for a photo at West Coast Symposium

    The West Coast Symposium was incredibly valuable. I gained insights into top resources in the field, reconnected with current colleagues, and met new ones. The topics covered were diverse and thought-provoking. I will definitely be attending again!"

    - 2024 Attendee

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Bringing You Advanced Education & Connections, Coast to Coast

Take your journey further—join us at our other Symposia and keep the momentum going.

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Cape Cod Symposium

August 6–9, 2026 | Providence, RI

The Cape Cod Symposium is temporarily docking in Providence due to renovations at our longtime venue. Make the 'Rhode' trip with us for some summer fun and the same powerful education and community you know and love!

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East Coast Symposium

October 9-11, 2026 | West Palm Beach, FL

Join us in closing out the 2026 season with our East Coast Symposium in it's new South Florida home. Located downtown adjacent to CityPlace shopping and dining, two miles from the Palm Beach waterfront. Enjoy resort-style pool and cabanas, restaurants, live music, fitness classes, and lawn games.

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Who Should Attend?

West Coast Symposium is designed and accredited for professionals in the fields of addiction and behavioral health, including counselors, therapists, interventionists, social workers, business development representatives, treatment center executives, and others with cause for commitment.

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