Cutting Through the Noise: Choosing Mental Health Technology That Works for Your Campus
February 4, 2026 in Nashville, TN
Campuses nationwide are facing a growing student mental health crisis while balancing limited resources. ACHA's Mental Health Technology Symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry partners, helping higher education leaders make data-driven, student-centered decisions.
Registration opens soon.
About the Symposium
The inaugural ACHA Mental Health Technology Symposium is a one-day, in-person event designed to help colleges and universities make informed, responsible decisions about third-party mental health services and technology solutions.
The symposium offers a trusted, transparent environment for higher education professionals to explore products, share experiences, and build partnerships that enhance student mental health and well-being.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for decision-makers and influencers involved in campus well-being initiatives, including:
Counseling Center Directors
Executive Directors
Assistant/Associate Vice Presidents
Health and Well-Being Executive Leaders
Vice Presidents for Student Affairs
Procurement, Business Officers, and IT Leaders
Why Attend
In a rapidly changing mental health landscape, campuses face increasing pressure to expand support with limited resources. This symposium helps leaders connect with peers, learn from experience, and make informed, student-centered choices about digital mental health solutions.
In an industry-partner-free environment:
In a trusted, low-pressure environment with industry partners:
Symposium Agenda
These sessions are industry-free, member-to-member panel discussions designed to help institutions make informed decisions about third-party mental health platforms.
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Welcoming Remarks
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM: Best Practices and Principles: A Framework for Evaluating Mental Health Partnerships
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Finding the Funds: Innovative Strategies for Financing Campus Mental Health Technology
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Coffee and Connection
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Lessons from the Field: Real-World Insights from Campuses Using Mental Health Technology
The Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee, 37219
All symposium events will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel Nashville. The hotel is just a five-minute walk from the honky-tonks on Broadway and within half a mile of attractions like Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Discounted lodging rates will be available for registered attendees.
Register By January 21
Space is limited! To ensure the highest quality and most productive discussions, we are limiting attendance to maintain an intimate, collaborative atmosphere.
Cost: $200 for ACHA Members | $250 for non-members
Registration opens soon.
Industry Partner Sponsorship
Join ACHA as an Industry Partner at the Mental Health Technology Symposium and help advance responsible, evidence-informed approaches to digital mental health in higher education.
Sponsorship offers your organization a chance to engage directly with campus leaders who are evaluating technology solutions to meet growing student needs.
Your participation supports a trusted, vendor-neutral environment where transparency, data, and collaboration guide decision-making. Explore sponsorship options to learn how your organization can contribute to this important national conversation.
More information coming soon.
Questions?
Email Robyn Buchsbaum, Director of Strategic Partnerships
