About this Event
Embracing Hope 2026: Anchored in Connection
Join Arizona Peer and Family Career Academy for the 4th Annual Embracing Hope Conference, a day dedicated to learning, connection, and celebrating the strength of lived experience. This year’s theme, Anchored in Connection, brings together peer support specialists, family support professionals, behavioral health professionals, providers, community leaders, and advocates to strengthen Arizona’s workforce through education, culture, and shared experiences.
This full-day conference offers 8 hours of continuing education, including opportunities to strengthen professional skills in areas such as ethics, boundaries, and best practices in peer and family support. Attendees will gain practical tools, expand their knowledge, and continue building their capacity to support individuals and communities.
• Learn from leaders with lived experience and professional expertise
• Explore the connection between culture, community, and peer support
• Celebrate Arizona’s Polynesian community through cultural connection, storytelling, and an exciting performance honoring traditions of support and connection practiced for generations
This year you can support the mission of the Academy by purchasing an official Embracing Hope 2026 shirt to wear at the conference and around the community, helping spread awareness and carry hope.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard, Phoenix, United States
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