Cook County Behavioral Health Summit
Bringing People Together to Drive Action
Connecting Leaders.
Sharing Solutions.
Strengthening Behavioral Health Across Cook County.
The Cook County Behavioral Health Summit, hosted by the Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health, brings together healthcare providers, community organizations, advocates, government partners, people with lived expertise, first responders, educators, employers, and other stakeholders committed to strengthening behavioral health across Cook County.
Each Summit provides an opportunity to share innovative ideas, strengthen partnerships, learn from one another, and advance collaborative solutions that improve behavioral health across our communities.
Why a Cook County Behavioral Health Summit Matters
Behavioral health challenges cannot be solved by any one organization alone. Improving behavioral health across Cook County requires collaboration among healthcare providers, community-based organizations, government agencies, first responders, educators, employers, advocates, people with lived expertise, and community members.
The Cook County Behavioral Health Summit brings these diverse partners together to:
Strengthen partnerships across sectors and communities
Share innovative programs, promising practices, and lessons learned
Advance implementation of the Cook County Regional Behavioral Health Strategic Plan
Identify collaborative solutions to today's behavioral health challenges
Inspire action that leads to stronger systems and better outcomes for Cook County residents
2026 Cook County Behavioral Health Summit
Stronger Together: Driving Action to Impact
The 2026 Cook County Behavioral Health Summit: Stronger Together, Driving Action to Impact will bring together leaders, providers, advocates, and community partners from across Cook County for a day of collaboration, learning, and action to strengthen our behavioral health system.
This year's Summit will bring together leaders from across Cook County for a day of breakout sessions, panel discussions, collaborative learning, and practical solutions designed to strengthen partnerships, share promising practices, and drive meaningful change across Cook County's behavioral health system.
Registration Now Open
Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early.
September 9, 2026
UIC Forum
1213 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Programming begins at 9:00 AM
Get Involved
Behavioral health challenges cannot be solved by any one organization alone.
Whether you are a provider, community organization, healthcare leader, advocate, employer, educator, researcher, public-sector partner, or community member, your voice and partnership are essential to building a stronger behavioral health system across Cook County.