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NARPA 2025 Annual Rights Conference: New Orleans, Louisiana

  • September 10 - 13, 2025

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

    Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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NARPA 2026 Annual Rights Conference: New Orleans, Louisiana

Join us for the NARPA 2026 Annual Rights Conference in Huntsville, AL. 

This historic conference will provide a platform for thought leaders, activists, and experts in human rights protection and advocacy to discuss and disseminate ongoing legal trends in the rights protection of those with psychiatric diagnoses to discover and devise strategies to protect individual rights and promote social justice for those with a psychiatric diagnosis.

Venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

Located in the heart of downtown Huntsville, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for conference attendees. Surrounded by a vibrant, walkable district, guests are just steps from a variety of local restaurants, breweries, and entertainment options, as well as nearby parks and attractions. The hotel features spacious two-room suites, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, and a nightly evening reception—creating a welcoming, all-in-one experience for both networking and relaxation.

A conference room rate of $139 is available for registrants who reserve a room by August 14th 2026. 

 Conference Keynoters

  • Susan Stefan, JD-Effective Representation in Civil Commitment, Involuntary Medication
  • Jennifer Mathis, JD-Litigation and Alternatives to Police Response to People in Crisis
  • Robert Dinerstein, JD-Legal Year in Review
  • Oliver Radcliffe and Wendi Cooper-Resisting Attempts to Re-Pathologize and Criminalize Trans Identities
  • Morgan Shields-The Value of Trust as a North Star in Mental Health Services and How We Might Get There

Conference Highlights

  • Powerful voices from across the country
    Be inspired by nationally recognized speakers who are shaping the future of mental health rights and advocacy.
  • Bold, thought-provoking panel discussions
    Dive into timely conversations that challenge the status quo and spark new ideas for change.
  • Interactive workshops with real-world impact
    Walk away with practical tools, strategies, and skills you can immediately put into action to protect and advance human rights.
  • Unmatched networking and community
    Connect with passionate advocates, professionals, and allies from across the nation—build relationships, share experiences, and strengthen a movement.
Date & Time

Sep 10, 2025 5:00 PM - Sep 13, 2025 12:00 PM

Venue Details

Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama 35801 Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy

NARPA’s mission is to support people with psychiatric diagnoses to exercise their legal and human rights, with the goals of abolishing forced treatment and ensuring autonomy, dignity, and choice.

NARPA exists to promote social justice for people who experience the world in ways society often calls “mental illness" by promoting alternatives to coercive and harmful practices and working to ensure rights advancement through education, advocacy, policy recommendations, and expert legal counsel.