2025 WVAAPP Preconference

Date: July 21, 2025
Place: Canaan Valley State Park & Resort, Canaan Valley, WV

Thank you for your interest in the Mental Health First Aid Pre Conference Event on July 21st

This is a separate event from the main WVAAPP 2025 Professional Development Summit which is July 22-24

REGISTRATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IS NOW CLOSED- Due to the homework before the event and the need to order materials we had to put a hard deadline in place.

Please do not attempt to register for any of the MHFA sessions


Registration for Supervision is still OPEN!

The manual and participant guide are being sponsored by Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery, which is a value of almost $30.  Due to ordering materials,we must receive all registrations by the end of the day July6.

The WV Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals has a Mental Health Peer credential (WVCBAPP)- Adult Mental Health First Aid is one of the trainings that counts for the educational component https://www.wvcbapp.org/applications

Please direct any questions related to the credential application to WVCBAPP.


 6HR Supervision with Chad Sabora- Meets the 6HR CE Requirement for WVCBAPP 6 Hr $20


Registration Due to ordering materials for MHFA we can't accept registrations after July 6.  We are unable to have on-site registrations. 

 LODGING IS NOT INCLUDED-see details below

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are on your own.  We will provide an afternoon break. There is an onsite restaurant where you can get breakfast, coffee and lunch.


If you or your organization need to pay by CHECK or INVOICE send an email to Susie Mullens at treasurer@wvaapp.org

All payments must be received before June 19.

We welcome everyone to join NAADAC/WVAADC and enjoy the benefits of membership, including discounts for training. To join go to www.naadac.org.

Lodging: The booking link for the Lodge At Canaan is open and the room block is available until June 21st- The conference rate before June 21 is $108 and up. After June 21st the rates increase.  Booking Directions:Enter Check In, Check Out Dates, Add Special Code in the Box under Group Code: 1063ZQ

*This is an in person conference only


Dress is casual and as with any conference venue room temperatures fluctuate and we may not have control over the temperature that suits everyone so dress in layers/bring a sweater/jacket. 

Weather in Canaan in July can be quite cool in the evenings.

CE's Sessions are approved for those with credentials through WVCBAPP (PS1, PS2, PRSS-SUD, PRSS-MH, ADC, AADC, CCJP, CS).

Please NOTE- We are applying for CEs for SW, Psychologists & LPCs however these are not yet approved by the boards. We will update this site as approvals are given.


PLEASE NOTE-Refunds are not available


BONUS DAY for Sponsors- Sponsoring organizations are welcome to set up during the pre-conference










Featured Speakers

Salwa Amin, MBA
Salwa Amin, MBA
Program Director
Jeremy Bailey
Jeremy Bailey
Healthy Futures Mentor
Kenneth Birchfield, MA, BS
Kenneth Birchfield, MA, BS
Senior Division Director of School Based Services
Chad Sabora, MS, JD
Chad Sabora, MS, JD
ORN Consultant

Sponsors