Contacts

Registration

LaTasha Jackson | The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation
l.jackson@jehfoundationfw.org

Mayra Catterall | Grant Halliburton Foundation
mayra@granthalliburton.org

Sponsorships

Mayra Catterall | Grant Halliburton Foundation
mayra@granthalliburton.org

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

  • The fifth annual Youth Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Conference brings students together for age-appropriate speakers, breakout sessions, and interactive experiences centered on mental health and peer support.

  • Students will learn to recognize warning signs, offer support, and connect classmates with trusted adults. They’ll exchange ideas with peer leaders from other schools and bring those ideas back to help build a more connected, supportive campus.

  • The conference is for high school students in grades 9-12 and middle school students in grades 6-8, attending with their school’s advisors. Each school level has a separate conference day.

  • Yes. Schools without an established peer support program may attend if seats are available. Contact our conference team before registering to discuss availability, possible fees, and any student or adult limits that may apply.

    Partner schools of Grant Halliburton Foundation or The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation with an established peer-to-peer program can attend at no cost.

    There are no geographic restrictions. Each school is responsible for arranging its own transportation.

  • Partner schools of The Grace Loncar Foundation, Grant Halliburton Foundation, or The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation with an established peer-to-peer program can attend at no cost. Schools without an established program may be charged a fee. Contact our conference team before registering to discuss your school's eligibility and any fees that may apply.

  • High school students in grades 9-12 attend Tuesday, January 12, 2027. Middle school students in grades 6-8 attend Wednesday, January 13, 2027.

  • Both days run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  • The conference will be held at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 900 E. Sanford St., Arlington, TX 76011.

  • Speaker information and the high school and middle school agendas will be added to the Attend page as details are confirmed.

REGISTERING YOUR SCHOOL GROUP

  • For schools with an established peer-to-peer program, there is currently no student limit per group. Participating students should be members of that program.

    We strongly recommend bringing at least two adults or one adult for every 15 students. All students must attend with their advisor or coordinator, who must be a member of the school’s staff.

  • Yes. Students must be registered through their school, and an advisor must attend with them.

  • Have your student count, T-shirt sizes, and each student’s full name and grade level ready when you register. You’ll also be asked about dietary restrictions and accessibility requests.

    Advisors and coordinators must register through the conference website, too.

  • The priority seating registration deadline is November 30, 2026. The final registration deadline is December 11, 2026, or when the conference reaches capacity, whichever comes first. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to register early.

  • Your school is responsible for collecting all required forms, including permission forms and any photo releases your school requires.

    A photographer will be at the conference, and a videographer may also be present. If a student cannot be photographed, their advisor or coordinator is responsible for communicating that restriction or making appropriate arrangements. We cannot guarantee that students will not be photographed.

  • Include accessibility requirements for students and advisors in the registration form. You can also contact Mayra Catterall at mayra@granthalliburton.org or LaTasha Jackson at l.jackson@jehfoundationfw.org.

PLANNING YOUR CONFERENCE DAY

  • Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at Arlington ISD’s Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 900 E. Sanford St., Arlington, Texas 76011.

    Schools are responsible for arranging transportation. Parking attendants will be on-site to guide buses to parking when you arrive.

  • Yes. Lunch and water will be provided, and dietary restrictions will be collected during registration. Attendees may not bring their own food.

    Water bottles are welcome at the conference, but they must stay outside the concert halls. Food and water are not allowed inside the halls.

  • The registration form will ask about dietary restrictions for both students and advisors.

  • Yes. Registered students and advisors will receive conference T-shirts. Pickup days before the conference will be announced so students can arrive wearing their shirts.

  • We recommend traveling light. Bags are allowed, and a pen or pencil and paper can be helpful for taking notes. Follow your school’s rules when deciding what to bring. If an item isn’t allowed or appropriate at school, it shouldn’t come to the conference.

    You may bring a water bottle, but it cannot go into the concert halls. Water will be provided, so you can leave your bottle at home if you’re concerned about losing it.

  • Yes. A designated space will be available for anyone who needs a break, with at least one staff member present at all times.

    Students can use the space whenever they need to during the conference. An advisor or coordinator does not necessarily need to be involved.

  • We will follow guidance from Fort Worth ISD and Dallas ISD and make a determination as soon as appropriate. We will notify attending schools of any changes.

  • For registration questions, contact LaTasha Jackson at The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation at l.jackson@jehfoundationfw.org, or Mayra Catterall at Grant Halliburton Foundation at mayra@granthalliburton.org.

    For sponsorship questions, contact Mayra Catterall at Grant Halliburton Foundation at mayra@granthalliburton.org.

SPONSOR FAQs

  • Peer-to-peer programs prepare students to recognize warning signs, offer friendship and support, and connect classmates with trusted adults. Students often notice when a friend is struggling because they spend so much time together.

  • The conference gives student peer leaders a place to connect across schools, share ideas, and build skills to reduce stigma and strengthen support on their campuses. Sponsorship helps support that work in schools and communities.

  • Title, Lunch, T-shirt, Lanyard, and Table sponsorships include the option to host an information table at the conference. This benefit is not included with a Friend sponsorship.

  • Every opportunity includes a digital conference program ad, your logo on conference signs, publications, and the event webpage, and recognition among 200+ administrators, counselors, students, and parents from North Texas school districts. Ad sizes and additional logo placements vary by opportunity.

  • Select Purchase Sponsorship on this page to open the sponsorship form and choose an opportunity. If you have questions before purchasing, contact Mayra Catterall at mayra@granthalliburton.org.