2025 Real Voices Real Choices Conference

2025 Real Voices Real Choices Conference

Join us in empowering individuals & families living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders!

By Missouri Mental Health Foundation

Date and time

August 24 · 2pm - August 26 · 12pm CDT

Location

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks

494 Tan Tara Estate #Drive Osage Beach, MO 65065

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 23 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 22 hours

Please note: Professional Registration will open on July 1st, 2025.

The Real Voices - Real Choices Conference is held annually at Margaritaville in Lake of the Ozarks, celebrating individuals and family members of individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. This conference is designed to inform, educate, and empower individuals through interactive, informative and educational presentations. Attendees can learn and network while also enjoying fun activities and the chance to win prizes!

Frequently asked questions

Will I need to bring money for the conference?

Yes. You will want to bring money if you plan on buying a conference t-shirt and to cover any other personal expenses. Also, you may want to have money on hand for the vending machines and shops located on the grounds of Margaritaville.

Can I order a shirt when I register?

Attendees will have the opportunity to pre-order conference t-shirts for a limited time. If you are unable to purchase your shirt prior to the event, you will still be able to purchase one onsite in the merchandise sales room as you have in previous years.

How do I do group registration?

On the registration you can choose to register up to 20 people at one time. Please find additional group registration instructions on the Missouri Mental Health Foundation website.

What if I miss the deadline to register?

We know sometimes that happens, however, if you miss the August 1st, 2025 registration deadline, the Conference committee may not be able to accommodate your requests (including hotel and special meal requests) or provide you with the conference materials.

Can I cancel my registration and get my money back?

If you need to cancel your registration, you must notify the Missouri Department of Mental Health Conference Coordinator 573-751-3143 (office) by August 1, 2025. Any cancellations or replacements after August 1, 2025, will not be granted a refund.

What meals will be included in my conference registration?

Four meals will be provided during the conference. They include Sunday evening, Monday breakfast, Monday lunch, and Tuesday breakfast. A boxed meal will be served on Sunday evening so you may eat in Windgate Hall with others or you may take the meal to your room.

Organized by

The vision of the Missouri Mental Health Foundation is to have Missourians appreciate the importance of mental health and assist in restoring hope to persons living with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders

$12 – $200