Join us for this year’s conference “Authentically You: Light the Fire Within” October 22-24, 2026 at Old Kinderhook Resort in Camdenton, MO. Increase your knowledge while connecting with other professional counselors from across the state.
Schedule Overview
Conference begins Thursday afternoon with sessions starting after lunch. We will have trivia and networking Thursday evening. Friday kicks off with our keynote speaker in the morning. Sessions will end Saturday afternoon.
There will be at least 20 clock hours available starting Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Call for Presenters
Interested in presenting at this year’s conference? Please complete this form.
Venue
Old Kinderhook is a premier hotel, resort & golf course at Lake Of The Ozarks. Nestled in the heart of Missouri lies over 700 acres of pristine green and breathtaking natural beauty. This charming getaway blends the luxuries of resort life with the active lake lifestyle you love. Take your pick of activities that range from golfing and hiking to boating, swimming, and fishing — and that’s only the beginning.
Guests can make their reservations directly with the Hotel Reservations Department by calling 573-317-4314.
Reservations can also be made online
Use the group block code 102126MMHC
Enter the code under “Add Code>Group Attendee”.
Enter the code FIRST before you enter any dates.
Once you add the code, click “Select and go to next step” to customize your reservation dates.
Rooms can be booked for October 21-26, 2026.
Conference room rates are $149/night.
The group code is available until October 6 for the MMHCA Conference.
Take advantage of the Spa and Golf Tee Times while at the resort.
Conference Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the conference or having a booth? Check out the info and submit interest using this form.
Registration
*Conference this year is Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Add the appropriate registration to your cart from the options below.
Any person who requests a refund for the conference, after they have paid, may be subject to certain fees listed below. Payees are eligible to roll attendance over to the following conference year for a $10.00 service fee. Cancellations requested before June 20, 2026 will cost a $35 processing fee for reimbursement ($25 for members). Cancellations between June 21 and September 17, 2026 will cost a $50 processing fee for reimbursement for both members and non-members.
Join us for the 2026 conference! Take advantage of this discount as a current graduate counseling student or provisionally licensed professional counselor. This price includes meals at conference per the schedule.
Join us for the 2026 conference! If you are a member, check the member portal for your discount code of up to $99 off conference registration. Registration includes clock hours for the number of sessions you attend as well as meals over the course of the conference.
Only available for one day of conference? You can still join us Thursday, Friday, or Saturday! Registration includes clock hours for the number of sessions you attend as well as meals on whichever day you attend.
Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association (MMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2059. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
