New for 2024!
Mini Sponsorships for Private Independent Practitioners and Individuals
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Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and join us as we return to 19th century America. A rumbling, steam engine train pulls into the station of small towns across America and out disembarks a troupe of acrobats, knife throwers, lions, and elephants all clad in colorful costumes. The circus has arrived!
This year, the annual TAAP Conference on Addiction Studies rolls into beautiful San Antonio, Texas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this stellar symposium of continuing education on addiction, mental health, and related studies. You won’t want to miss it because we can assure you that you will revel in the music of an old calliope, the smells of popcorn, peanuts and cotton candy, clowns by the dozen, and a carnival sideshow where you will have the time of your life.
The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals is excited to welcome you back to the vibrant Alamo City and the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Conference Center. A tireless team of volunteers commit to over a year of planning and preparation to create this event for the over 800 participants, exciting special events and nationally recognized keynote speakers, exhibitors and sponsors that come from coast to coast, and much more.
And to properly celebrate fifty years of luminous history, we believe you deserve to have an amazing experience connecting with old friends and networking with new, the opportunity to gather new clinical and behavioral tools to use with your clients, and to most of all, HAVE FUN.
So take your seat under the Big Top, grab a tasty funnel cake, and revel in being a part of the “Greatest Conference on Earth!”
Keith and Lydia
2024 Conference Directors
TAAP is seeking students, interns, and those new to the profession to sign up as a mentee in our mentorship program. Our Student/Workforce committee will take your completed electronic application and match you with one of our experienced mentors.
The only requirement is you must be a current TAAP member, either at the student or associate membership level. Specifics are included in the application. This is a great way to become involved with your state association of addiction professionals.
TAAP Workforce Development Mentorship Program
Additionally, the TAAP student/workforce development committee invites you to attend our Student/Intern/New Professionals day at the annual TAAP State Conference this October 21st in San Antonio (see attached flyer for event and conference info).
The Student/CI/New Professionals event will consist of 2 afternoon breakout sessions, including a networking event beginning at 2pm with current mentors and leaders of the profession. For those who complete the application process and receive a mentor, this will be a great opportunity to meet your assigned mentor or a potential future employer at the event.
The event then concludes with a student-led presentation “Groovy Guidance with Jivin Mentors” at 4pm to provide further details on how mentorship leads to student success.
| TAAP Awards & Scholarships The deadline has been extended to July 31st!! Let’s make sure that Fort Worth TAAP is represented at the State TAAP Conference this year!! Applications are now OPEN!! State TAAP awards include: TAAP Hall of Fame Counselor of the Year Terry D. Hale Professional of the Year D. Frank Davis Professional and Community Outreach Award Peer Support Specialist of the Year Please click the link below to nominate someone today: https://www.taapstateconference.org/awards State TAAP Scholarships available are listed below: John Peña Scholarship TAAP Student Scholarship Please click the link below to apply for a state TAAP scholarship: https://www.taapstateconference.org/scholarships |
Why Present
- Amazing professional development opportunity.
- Collaborate with experts in the field.
- Presenters receive one complimentary conference registration.
- Receive recognition for and feedback about your practice or program.
- Expand your professional portfolio.
- Be part of a dynamic community that has made TAAP’s conference the “must-attend” event for over 47 years.
Submission Guidelines
All proposals should include the following:
- Engaging program format that involves the audience and stimulates discussion.
- Preference will be given to presentations that include participant involvement and provide practical skills training. We recognize that our field of practice is constantly evolving. We welcome presentations in the areas of specialty practice that highlight approaches relevant to the work in addiction and behavioral health.
- Conceptually strong foundation, well-written, with clearly stated outcomes and appropriately documented theory, research, and/or experience.
- Qualified presenters with expertise/experience in the subject matter.
Do you have an innovative practice or cutting-edge research you want to share with your colleagues from across the addiction community? Don’t hesitate to submit your presentation proposal today!
TAAP Conferences are a great way to Network, Learn, Present, Exhibit, and Collaborate.
The TAAP annual conferences will provide a well-balanced educational experience focusing on the needs of addiction-focused professionals. Innovative sessions and cutting-edge presenters will provide the education you need to get ahead in your job and provide the hours you need for your certification or license.
Earn Continuing Education Credits
The TAAP annual conferences will include keynote speakers, daily plenary sessions, breakout workshops, TAAP Political Action Committee meetings, and most conferences will feature an all-day, pre-conference seminar. The conferences also feature Award Luncheons honoring outstanding addiction-focused professionals from around the state. There are also optional evening events, to allow you more time to network with some of the brightest professionals in the industry. There is always time to enjoy your visit to each location, taking in the sights, historical, and cultural heritage.
Conference Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for one of the TAAP conferences? Here’s what you need to know:
The volunteer program is only open to members of TAAP. Not yet a member? Click Here for membership rates and information. Volunteers will be awarded full-conference access for the day(s) they volunteer.
The conference volunteer programs are very popular. We receive many more applications than available shifts and not everyone who applies will receive a shift. Once the schedule is fully staffed, names will be added to the conference volunteer waitlist. We will notify potential volunteers by e-mail.
You can increase your odds of being selected by:
- Submitting your application early
- Selecting multiple days and times you are available for volunteer shifts