# SWS Conference

- Dates: 17 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Location: Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Chandler, United States
- Address: 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard Chandler, AZ 85226
- Organiser: Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

The SWS Conference is organized by the Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies and focuses on behavioral health. It features engaging speakers, networking opportunities for professionals, and offers continuing education hours. The event is intended for behavioral health professionals.

## Official links

- [Official website](http://www.azsws.org)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/qKn2wo?rt=BvshpNF5HUSOOX_JWuYYXQ)

## Speakers

- Vicki L. Loyer, PhD, LMFT
- Patricia Dobratz, JD, LMFT, ACS
- Debbie Sorensen, PhD
- Gigi Veasey, LCSW, LIAC, CCBT
- Tobi Zavala, BSW, Executive Director, AZBBHE
- Israa Nasir

## Sponsors and partners

- Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
- America’s Rehab Campuses
- Axis For Autism
- Center for Change Eating Disorder Programs
- Behavioral Health Connections
- Charlie Health

## Where to stay

- **Crowne Plaza - San Marcos Golf Resort**: 280 m from the venue
- **Aloha Motel**: motel, 510 m from the venue, 445 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
- **Redwood Motel**: motel, 530 m from the venue, 470 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
- **Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown**: 530 m from the venue, 150 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxazgi-hilton-garden-inn-chandler-downtown/)
- **Casa Blanca Motel**: motel, 980 m from the venue, 695 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
- **Chandler Inn**: motel, 1.0 km from the venue, 700 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
- **Best Western - Chandler**: 1.5 km from the venue, 950 North Arizona Avenue, Chandler, 85225
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-chandler/best-western-inn-of-chandler/propertyCode.03134.html)
  - Phone: +1 480-814-8600

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