You are invited to attend Maine’s 2026 Nurture ME Summit, The Power of Perspective: Dismantling Stigma and Bias to Strengthen and Support Families, on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Stigma manifests in a magnitude of ways, substantially influencing health disparities, access to care, and mental health outcomes. This year’s summit will focus on the impacts of individual and structural stigma within maternal and child health and ways we can combat these effects to strengthen and support families in Maine.
The summit’s content is aimed at medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, social service providers, prevention professionals, public health educators, and community members.
The summit includes a keynote speaker, plenary session, panel discussions, and 10 breakouts!
Keynote Speaker & Plenary Panel:
- Keynote - Kendra Gludt, Director of National Programs, Proof Alliance
- Plenary - Susanne Schmidt, Award-Winning Performer and Storyteller
- And 10 breakout sessions to choose from
Date: November 5, 2026
Location: Cross Insurance Center - 515 Main St., Bangor, Maine, 04401
Time: Doors Open at 7:45
Welcome Remarks to End of Day: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $65
Resource Tables: $175. The fee includes a table and conference registration for 1 person. Additional staff must register separately.
Conference Registration includes conference attendance, continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and 6.25 continuing education credits.
Due to budgetary constraints this year, we are unfortunately unable to provide scholarships.
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