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.
Travel options
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
- Commute: Approximately a 2-hour and 45-minute drive to the resort.
- Advantage: This larger airport typically offers a much greater supply and selection of rental vehicles.
North Central West Virginia Airport (Clarksburg - CKB)
- Commute: Approximately a 45-minute drive to the resort.
- Recommendation: Because this is a regional airport, we strongly recommend confirming rental car availability before booking your flight.
West Virginia International Yeager Airport (Charleston - CRW)
- Commute: Approximately a 1-hour and 45-minute drive to the resort.
- Recommendation: As with the Clarksburg option, we recommend verifying rental car availability in advance.
Accommodations
To secure your lodging, please use the direct booking link below.
- Room Reservation Link:
Click here to book your room
- Reservation Deadline: The cut-off date to complete your booking is August 1, 2026. Room availability and group rates cannot be guaranteed after this date.
William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital
2026 Conference Agenda
Tuesday, September 1:
- Intro to William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital
- Hospital Tour
- Tour of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Wednesday, September 2:
- WPSHA - Operation, Structure, Sustainability, and Strengths
- Benchmarking Presentation
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Seclusion / Restraint
- Surviving a Cyber Attack
- Moving Forward from CMS Immediate Jeopardy
- NASMHPD Update
- Lessons Learned from The Joint Commission Surveys
Thursday, September 3:
- NRI Update
- Master Planning and Community Integration
- 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.