Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama 35801Join us in Huntsville, Alabama for the NARPA 2026 Annual Rights Conference—a powerful and energizing gathering at the forefront of human rights advocacy.
This can’t-miss event brings together leading voices, bold advocates, and dedicated experts from across the country to spark meaningful dialogue and drive real change. Through compelling conversations and shared expertise, attendees will explore the latest legal developments impacting the rights of individuals with psychiatric diagnoses—and work collaboratively to develop innovative strategies that protect individual freedoms and advance social justice.
Be part of a dynamic community committed to making a difference. Learn, connect, and leave inspired to take action.
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 25th 2026.
Hotel Reservations can be made HERE
Nev Jones-Unpacking the “Carceral Turn” : The Expanding Default to Involuntary Commitment in the United States and the Future of Public. Mental Health
Dr. Terence Lester-Policy, Stigma, and Social Exclusion: Unpacking the Social Barriers That Sustain the Dehumanization and Criminalization of the Unhoused
Sam Bagenstos
Antonia Fasanelli, Yenisey Rodriguez and Anne Raish
Susan Stefan, JD and Jennifer Mathis, JD-Legal Year in Review
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.
Sep 23, 2026 3:00 PM - Sep 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
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.