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SAVE THE DATE 2025

Wednesday Oct. 8th - Thursday Oct 9th, 2025
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC)
 
The St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference is celebrating 43 years in 2025! 

Dates to remember!

March 1: Sponsor Registration opens and request for workshop proposals open
June 2: Early Bird Registration opens
August 1: Regular registration 
August 31: Sponsor Registration Closes
September 15: Last day to cancel registration
September 30: Last day to register
 

 

Sponsor Registration is now Open!

 

 
We are accepting workshop proposals! Due by May 31st. 

 

2025 Sponsorships

Sponsor Registration is Open 

Sponsor Registration


Do you want to exhibit and showcase your organizations programs and services to thousands of Human Service Practitioner and Professionals? If so, we have different levels of sponsorship to meet your organizations needs for maximum exposure. Space is limited and booths do fill quickly.

 

 

Opening Keynote Sponsor

$2400
 
  • Introduce the opening keynote speaker
  • 2 exhibitor tables
  • 4 free conference registrations
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in our Conference App
  • Recognition in conference brochure with 1/2 page ad
  • Banner bug for exhibit hall to be used on stage during opening keynote
Closing Keynote Sponsor

$2400
 
  • Introduce the closing keynote speaker
  • 2 exhibitor tables
  • 4 free conference registrations
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in our Conference App
  • Recognition in conference brochure with 1/2 page ad
  • Banner bug for exhibit hall to be used on stage during closing keynote

Champion Sponsor

$1200
 

 
  • 2 exhibitor tables
  • 4 free conference registrations
  • Recognition and 1/4 page ad in the conference brochure
  • Floor sticker of company
    logo 2' X 2'
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in the conference app

Advocate Sponsor

$600
 

 
  • 1 exhibitor table
  • 2 free conference registrations
  • Recognition in conference brochure
  • Floor sticker of company logo 1' X 1
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in the conference app

Ally Sponsor

$300

 

 
  • 1 exhibitor table
  • 1 free conference registrations
  • Recognition in conference brochure
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in the conference app

 

 

Exhibitor Hall Schedule

Wednesday, October 8th 2025

9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Open to Attendees

Thursday, October 9th 2025

8:00 am – 4:00 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

If paying by check make check payable to SLC Human Services Conference Fund

Mail to: 
320 West 2nd Street
GSC 4 West, Attn. HHS Conference Fund
Duluth, MN 55802

Call for Presenters - Open

Call for Presenters is open!
 
 
Workshop proposals are due by MAY 31, 2025. 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

2025 Schedule

2025 St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference
"The Human in Humanity"
 

Wednesday October 8th
7:30 AM Doors open for exhibitor set-up
7:45 - 4:30 Registration Open
8:00-4:30 Exhibit Hall open
9:00 - 10:00 Power Hour Workshops
10:30 - 12:00 Welcome & opening Keynote
1:00-2:30 Session I Workshops
3:00-4:30 Session II Workshops

Thursday October 9th
8:00 - 4:30  Registration Open
8:00 - 4:00  Exhibit Hall open
8:30 - 10:00 Session III Workshops
10:30-12:00 Session IV Workshops
1:00-2:30 Session V Workshops
3:00-4:30 Closing Keynote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Conference Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote - Nicole Andrews
Nicole Andrews is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert who works with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educators. She has developed, led conferences, worked as a housing and food security advocate, and helped organizations integrate DEI principles into their daily workflow in order to improve client and workforce retention. By taking an approach to teaching that focuses on accountability and self-reflection, Nicole hopes to help individuals build stronger connections. Nicole uses her experiences working with individuals in the mental health field and teaching students to bring levity to difficult subjects.
 
Closing Keynote - John Noltner

A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.

A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. A Peace of My Mind reflects his belief that art and storytelling can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building social capital and community connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Information

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

Canal Park Lodge
250 Canal Park Drive
218-279-6000
www.canalparklodge.com
Starting at $209

Hampton Inn
310 Canal Park Drive
218-720-3000
Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park in Minnesota (hilton.com)
Starting at $219

The Inn on Lake Superior
350 Canal Park Dr.
218-726-1111
888-668-4352
www.innonlakesuperior.com
Starting at $233

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
200 W. 1st St.
218-722-1202
800-477-7089
www.hiduluth.com
Standard Room $169
 

Lift Bridge Lodge
408 Canal Park Drive
218-727-1378
Starting at - $229.49

Pier B
800 West Railroad Street
218-481-8888 - room block reference number 189090
www.pierbresort.com
Starting at $219

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
325 Lake Avenue South
218-727-4663
800-794-1716
www.thesuitesduluth.com
Starting at $139

Tru by Hilton
503 Clearwood Drive
218-722-0222
Starting at $140
St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference Booking Link

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Conferences

2024 Choosing Hope
Conference Brochure

2023 Courageous Connections: Leading with Curiosity & Compassion
Conference Brochure

2022 Come Together: Community, Unity, Hope
Conference Brochure

2021 Love is Key It Begins with Me
Conference Brochure

2020 And Still We Rise
Conference Brochure
Sponsor Booklet

2019 Bravely Being Human
Conference Brochure
Conference Memento

2018 Tattoos on the Heart
Conference Brochure
Exhibitor Brochure

2017 The Power of Perspective
Conference Brochure
Exhibitor Brochure

2016 The Losses and Laughter We Grow Into
Conference Brochure
Exhibitor Brochure

2015 The Dance of Compassion
Conference Brochure
 

Contact

Michelle Nelson
Organizational Development Specialist
Phone: 218-726-2248
 

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