2025 National Meeting Conference Information & Quick Links
Conference Information
Networking Dinners
Sign up to join a networking dinner on Tuesday and/or Wednesday. Hosted by a fellow attendee, networking dinners are an opportunity to enjoy a local restaurant while engaging in conversation with peers. Register here.
Single Occupancy Restrooms & Lactation Room
Single occupancy restrooms are available in the Ohio Union at 1036T, 1058T, 1090T, 2070T, and 3058T. A lactation room is available near the 2nd floor restroom by the elevators.
Recovery Support Meetings
A list of local recovery support meetings occurring during the conference can be found at go.osu.edu/recoverymeetings.
Wi-Fi Access
OSU uses eduroam and attendees whose campus also use eduroam should be able to access the wi-Fi seamlessly. Those who do not use eduroam should connect through WIFI@OSU. Visit wireless.osu.edu for additional assistance.
Help Desk
Need assistance during the conference? Lost an item? Visit 2144-Ohio Stater’s, Inc. Founders Room to speak with a HECAOD staff member or conference volunteer.
Conference Shuttle
A free shuttle will be running on a loop between the Ohio Union, Aloft, and Hyatt House between 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. The loop takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Continuing Education
NCHEC has approved 16.5 hours of CE for CHES and and up to 12 advanced hours for MCHES. Up to 12.25 hours of CE have been approved for social workers, counselors, preventionists, and treatment professionals through the state of Ohio for in-person sessions. Attendees wishing to receive continuing education must sign in at registration each morning and at each breakout to receive continuing education credit, complete the session evaluations, as well as complete and return the continuing education verification form at the end of the conference. Please visit the help desk for more information or to receive your forms.