{"id":856,"date":"2026-05-07T20:41:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=856"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:25:45","slug":"2026-hope-portal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/customizable-services\/conference-planning\/2026-hope-portal\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 HOPE Consortium Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Virtual via Zoom | Registration Fee: $25 | 9.0 CEUs through NASW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Consortium-10-year-logo-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"HOPE Consortium 10-year anniversary ogo\" class=\"wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Consortium-10-year-logo-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Consortium-10-year-logo-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Consortium-10-year-logo-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Consortium-10-year-logo.jpg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 HOPE Consortium Conference<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">August 7 -8, 2026 &#8211; Online via Zoom<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the&nbsp;<strong>10th Annual HOPE Consortium Virtual Conference<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HOPE Consortium, formed in 2015, is a partnership of organizations that came together to address growing problems associated with opioid misuse in rural, northern Wisconsin. In 2017, the scope of the HOPE Consortium was expanded to include the provision of care for those affected by methamphetamine use and now includes all substances across the entire continuum of care. In 2020, the service area was expanded to include both a North and Central Region, with a third West Region launching in 2023. The primary service area includes&nbsp;Barron, Clark, Forest, Iron, Jackson, Polk, Portage, Price, Oneida, Rusk, Sawyer,&nbsp;\u200bSt. Croix,&nbsp;\u200bTaylor,&nbsp;\u200bVilas, and Wood Counties and Forest County Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, Lac du Flambeau Chippewa, Sokaogon Chippewa, and St. Croix Chippewa Tribal Nations. Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. (FHC) provides staff support to the HOPE Consortium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Conference Schedule<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>View the Agenda<\/strong><\/summary>\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Agenda-2.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of HOPE Agenda (2).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-6cd1de5d-9b3d-46ab-a03c-451978525732\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Agenda-2.pdf\">HOPE Agenda (2)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE-Agenda-2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6cd1de5d-9b3d-46ab-a03c-451978525732\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Wisconsin \u2013 Stevens Point.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8a5a397e54d84ae2bffbdaaaf30bf045\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Continuing Education Hours\/Credits<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Continuing Education (CE) Credits for Certified Substance Abuse Counselors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certified substance abuse counselors can earn up to 9.0 continuing education credits for attending this year\u2019s conference. For certified substance abuse counselors-in- training registered with the Wisconsin Certification Board, these hours may count toward the 360 hours required for certification, provided the individual has completed at least 100 hours of approved education, in accordance with 2017 Wisconsin Act 262. Individuals who are planning to apply for counselor-in-training certification may count CE hours from this event toward the initial 100 hours required. Attendees should contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to confirm eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to verify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Continuing Education Hours (CEHs)&nbsp;<\/strong>Continuing Education Hours for this conference are tracked by UWSP Continuing Education. The 2026 HOPE Consortium Conference has been approved for 9.0 CEHs through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Wisconsin Chapter; the UWSP Department of Sociology and Social Work. CEHs can be earned only by attending live sessions; recordings are not eligible for CE credit.\u200b\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/conted\/Documents\/HOPE\/2025\/NASW-WI%20CE%20approval%20Letter%207.23.25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NASW-WI Letter of Approval\u200b<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday, August 7, 2026, participants will receive an email with a link to an online form where they can indicate which sessions they attended. Certificates of Completion will not be generated automatically; instead, UWSP will review actual attendance records before issuing certificates. <strong>Participants will have 30 days to complete the form.\u200b&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b322b0c1e28f99f26373202c9898c934\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Minimum Computer Standards<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Registrants are responsible for ensuring they have the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux__;!!OgRYtnnXsQ!f-7aCqMNo8qQCJKYO4q8uvQvWwezdO9U3D62UoMQ6mfYY6YMvYhnG5jo9eBU7LlhvoNE$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">minimum computer standards<\/a>&nbsp;for participating in the virtual conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Zoom works best with Chrome or Firefox<\/strong>.&nbsp;Registrants can sign&nbsp;up for a free Zoom account by going to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/freesignup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/freesignup\/<\/a>.&nbsp;UWSP, Family Health Center, the HOPE Consortium, and\/or the Conference is not responsible for registrant technological issues, including, but not limited to inadequate bandwidth and\/or registration equipment malfunction.&nbsp;<br><br>Need help using Zoom?&nbsp; Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/conted\/Pages\/Zoom-Tutorial.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom Tutorial Help<\/a>&nbsp;page!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c290789737b01fd964f8f21e21331e43\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Contact Information<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you have any concerns or technical questions before or during the conference, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu\">uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu<\/a>.&nbsp; We will our best \u200bto get back to you as soon as possible.&nbsp;If you do not have email access, please call 715.346.2553\u200b and leave a message.&nbsp; We will do our best to return your call as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE_favicon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3278\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5558450581900295;width:206px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE_favicon.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/05\/HOPE_favicon-167x300.jpg 167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virtual via Zoom | Registration Fee: $25 | 9.0 CEUs through NASW 2026 HOPE Consortium Conference August 7 -8, 2026 &#8211; 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