
| The HOPE Conference is a Statewide Recovery/Wellness Conference for persons in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges and Service Providers. It was created to help participants gain a greater understanding of what recovery wellness looks like from the many paths and different perspectives on the journey of life. Online Registration Coming this Spring… |
NEW This Year Presentation Mentors’ Available
Do you have an idea for a presentation at the 2026 Hope Conference in May but aren’t sure where to start or would like some support navigating the proposal process?
If you are interested in presenting at the 2026 Hope Conference it is not too early to start thinking about your topic and what you would like to share in your presentation. Email Vickie Hebert at vhebert@maineccm.org to request being paired with a mentor and any further information that would help us pair you with the right person. Please note that we will bring requests back to the planning committee so you may not hear back from us right away.
You don’t have to do it alone and it doesn’t have to be complicated! We have experienced Hope Conference Presenters volunteering to support you in…
- Refining your idea into a Vision that compliments the Conference Theme; Celebrating The Journey
- Turning your Vision into a Proposal
- Taking your approved Proposal and creating a 70 minute presentation that captures the audience’s attention.

The HOPE Conference planning committee is looking for workshop presenters for this year’s conference.
All workshops must be facilitated or lead by a consumer/peer!
For more information…
Download Information Sheet (PDF) Download Information Sheet (DOCX) Download Proposal Form (PDF) Download Proposal Form (DOCX)Have Questions? Contact Simonne Maline: smaline@maineccsm