Mental health is a critical issue that affects individuals, families, and entire communities. Across Long Island and beyond, people face persistent barriers to accessing mental health care — from stigma and systemic inequities to provider shortages and cultural disconnects.

The National Mental Health Conference on the East End is a collaborative initiative uniting community-based organizations, professionals, and advocates to advance mental wellness for all. Rooted in education, inclusion, and action, this conference will spotlight innovative approaches to care, promote holistic well-being, and provide tools to navigate the challenges impacting diverse communities.

This annual gathering offers space for connection, healing, and professional growth. Participants will engage in dynamic sessions focused on trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and mental health equity — all while earning Continuing Education (CE) credits for eligible sessions.

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Breakfast & Check-in

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Welcoming Remarks

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Breakout Sessions I

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Breakout Sessions II

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch & Vendor Exhibitor Hall

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Keynote Address

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions III

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Dinner Reception & Networking

4:30PM – 6:00PM Scholarship Dinner Reception & Networking

6:00PM - 7:00PM Healing Circle & Closing Intentions

Stony Brook Southampton is located at 39 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton, NY 11968.

Directions

From New York City
Take I-495 (Long Island Expressway) east to Exit 70, then turn right on County Road 111; follow the signs for State Route 27 East/Montauk - Sunrise Highway. Take Route 27 East (which becomes County Road 39) and proceed 19 miles to Southampton Campus. Make right at the traffic light onto Tuckahoe Road. Go past the first entrance on Tuckahoe Road. Turn right at the next entrance.

From the South Shore
Take the Belt Parkway east, keep left to Exit 25A toward Eastern Long Island. The Belt Parkway becomes Southern State Parkway. At Exit 40, take Robert Moses Causeway south toward ocean beaches. Take Exit RM1 toward Route 27 East (Sunrise Highway). Follow directions from Sunrise Highway (above).

From upstate New York
Take the New York State Thruway south to the George Washington Bridge, then take the Cross Bronx Expressway to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Keep right on the bridge and follow signs to Eastern Long Island, Cross Island Parkway. Take the Cross Island to I-495 East (Long Island Expressway). Follow directions from the LIE (see above, 'From New York City').

From New England
Take I-95 South towards New York City to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Follow directions from the Throgs Neck Bridge (see above, 'From upstate New York').

By Ferry
Ferry service to Long Island is available from New London, CT to Orient Point and from Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson. For driving directions from from the Orient Point and Port Jefferson ferries, please refer to our campus map.

By Train
Take the Long Island Railroad's Montauk Branch from Jamaica Station in New York City to Southampton. (Service from Manhattan's Penn Station to Jamaica runs frequently.) The campus is a short taxi ride from the station. Here is the schedule for the Southampton station.

Hampton Bays Hotel on Main

2 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Hilton Garden Inn, Riverhead
2038 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-2733

Hampton Inn Long Island - Brookhaven
2000 North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, New York 11738
(631) 732-7300

Hotel Indigo East End

1830 West Main Street, Route 25, Riverhead, NY

11901(631) 369-2200

Student-at-Large, Isabel Sepulveda

Member-at-Large, Lynda Perdomo-Ayala

Claudia Boyle, Hispanic Counseling Center

Minerva Perez, OLA of the East End

Leydy Mateo, Centro Corazon de Maria

Dr. Edith Chaparro, Social Work Exam Bootcamp

Marcos Rivera, Secretary

Tiffany Hervas, President