Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV • September 1–3, 2026

38th Annual Conference

Location & Accomodations

The annual WPSHA Conference will be held September 1–3, 2026, at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia.

The conference will include a visit to William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital. More detail to come.

Hampton Inn and Suites ($125 per night) - last day to book September 1, 2025
Book your group rate for WPSHA (Western Psychiatric State Hospital Association)

Book with conference rate

2025 Conference Agenda

Tuesday, September 23:

Tour of Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
Continuity of Treatment
Consent Decree

Wednesday, September 24

Benchmarking Presentation
Zero Harm Movement
Reducing Seclusion & Restraint
Medical Support Unit
NASMHPD Update
Litigation and Strategies Implemented
The Joint Commission Lessons Learned
Successes - Reduction in Wait Time, Length of Stay, Overtime Costs

Thursday, September 25

NRI Update
Open Discussion

Choose Your Registration Type

Please review the descriptions below before starting your registration. You’ll be asked to select one of the following categories on the form:

WPSHA Primary Membership

Eligibility: One representative per hospital from WPSHA affiliate states
Who: Typically the CEO or Director responsible for psychiatric hospital planning and operations
Membership Dues: Prepaid
Benefits: Eligible for travel reimbursement up to $1,650

WPSHA Associate Membership

Eligibility: Additional attendees from a member hospital (second representative)
Membership Dues: Prepaid for additional attendees
Benefits: Eligible for travel reimbursement up to $1,150

Walk-Up Registration (For Member Hospitals)

Cost:
- $250 for the first additional attendee
- $100 for each subsequent attendee
Note: Walk-up registrants are not eligible for travel reimbursement

Additional Registration Options:

Non-WPSHA Affiliated Attendee – $450
For individuals from hospitals in non-WPSHA states. Travel reimbursement does not apply.

Alumni Member – $250
For former WPSHA members who wish to stay connected and participate in the annual conference.

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WPSHA Associate Membership

Walk-Up Registration (For Member Hospitals) - $250.00

Non-WPSHA Affiliated Attendee – $450

Alumni Member – $250

Additional attendees (100.00 each)

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Campus Tour

Campus tour of Colorado Mental Health Hospital, September 23 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.(Required)

Yes. I will be attending the campus tour of the Colorado Mental Health Hospital..

No. I will not be attending the tour.

Banquet on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.(Required)

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No. I will not be attending the banquet.

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(spouse or significant other are welcome)

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Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Registration & Payment Details

Registration & Fees(Required)

Refer to the section above for a full explanation of each option.

WPSHA Primary Membership

WPSHA Associate Membership

Walk-Up Registration (For Member Hospitals) - $250.00

Non-WPSHA Affiliated Attendee – $450

Alumni Member – $250

Additional attendees (100.00 each)

Please select up to four

Name 1

First Last

Email 1

Name 2

First Last

Email 2

Name 3

First Last

Email 3

Name 4

First Last

Email 4

Campus Tour

Campus tour of Colorado Mental Health Hospital, September 23 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.(Required)

Yes. I will be attending the campus tour of the Colorado Mental Health Hospital..

No. I will not be attending the tour.

Banquet on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m.(Required)

Yes. I will be attending the banquet.

No. I will not be attending the banquet.

Additional Guest(s) Attending Dinner ($30)

(spouse or significant other are welcome)

Please list any dietary restrictions.

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Email

E-mail completed registration form to: jgierisch@utah.gov
Or mail the completed form to:
Jana Gierisch, WPSHA Executive Director
P.O. Box 270 Provo, Utah 84603-0270
Telephone: (801)344-4200
Facsimile: (801)344-4291