Meetings & Events

Board of Directors Meetings 2026: 

KAAP's Board of Directors meets every other first Tuesday of the month, both virtually and in person—and we’d love to have you join us!

All meetings are held at the Sunflower Foundation in Topeka, KS, and you’re warmly invited to attend. Upcoming meeting dates include:

• Tuesday, November 10

If you're interested in attending, please email Brian - Brian@kearneyandassociates.com
Whether you're passionate about our mission or just curious to learn more, we’d be thrilled to see you there!

Let’s grow together—see you at the next meeting!

Fall Symposium 2026: 

https://ksaddictionprofessionals.org/event-6787605

KAAP Fall Symposium 2026

Join us for the Kansas Association for Addiction Professionals (KAAP) Symposium!

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM (CST)
Location: In Person 

Join us Friday, October 16th for the KAAP Fall Symposium, a full day of dynamic, in-person learning, connection, and professional growth. We will begin at 9:00 AM at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (1701 E. 23rd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502) for an engaging day designed specifically for addiction professionals across Kansas.

Lunch will be provided

This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with peers, gain valuable continuing education, and refresh your practice this spring. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Schedule:

8:00 am - Doors open
8:45 am - Welcome
9:00 am - Navigating Trauma: Ethics and Provider Resiliency in SUD & Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment - Christina Boyd - Speaker Materials
10:15 am - 10:30 am - Break
12:00 pm - Lunch (provided) & Networking
1:00 pm - Understanding and Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders: From Diagnosis to Treatment Planning - Christina Boyd - Speaker Materials
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm - Break
4:00 pm - Thank you for coming

Speaker Bio:

Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC

Associate Professor of the Practice KU School of Social Welfare

Christina is a clinical social worker as well as a clinical addictions counselor who has worked in the behavioral health field for over 30 years. She is currently an Associate Professor of the Practice for the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and serves as the Liaison to Rural Communities. She is a collaborating faculty member with KU Medical Center Project ECHO. She is a master trainer for the ATTC network and serves as a content expert on prevention and treatment with the Opioid Response Network State Targeted Response. She continues to reside in Western Kansas and is passionate about equity of health resources in rural areas as she continues to pursue her mission of helping people find their happy.

Hotel Information:

Hampton Inn Hutchinson
1401 1/2 East 11th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-665-9800

Book your hotel here 

Opioid Response Network

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.