Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH), the NYS TINRC is excited to announce its third annual in-person conference, Join the Journey! New Yorkers are invited to attend the conference from October 29 – 30, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY, to connect, learn, and implement trauma-informed practices into their work and everyday lives. The conference is FREE for New Yorkers to attend.
This year’s conference will focus on bringing trauma-informed practices to our communities and organizations, supporting each other’s wellness, and growing stronger together by sharing our stories. Through workshops, wellness activities and storytelling, we will learn how to build a more caring, trauma-informed New York where everyone has a voice and is heard. No matter where you are on your journey, you’re welcome to join us!
Workshops are listed for selection on the registration form.
This year’s conference will be hosted at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY. Located near New York’s Capitol region, we invite New Yorkers from the entire state to visit this rich historic district. Click below for more information on lodging & accommodations.
Explore lodging options at the Saratoga Springs Hilton Hotel and other nearby locations. Below is a map of the Saratoga Springs Hilton Hotel.
Saratoga Springs has a delicious selection of lunch and dinner options for every dietary need. Find our local restaurant recommendations and vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
3-minute drive or 14-minute walk
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner restaurant – ($$$$)
Vegan options
3-minute drive or 8-minute walk
Brewery – ($$$$)
Gluten-free & vegan options
2-minute drive or 8-minute walk
American restaurant – ($$$$)
Gluten-free & vegan options
Note: Reservations are strongly encouraged
4-minute drive or 10-minute walk
Southern & Louisiana cuisine – ($$$$)
Vegetarian options
3-minute drive or 6-minute walk
American restaurant – ($$$$)
1-minute drive or 1-minute walk
Italian restaurant – ($$$$)
Vegan options available
2-minute drive or 6-minute walk
Mexican restaurant – ($$$$)
Gluten-free & vegetarian options
2-minute drive or 5-minute walk
Italian bistro – ($$$$) – gluten
Gluten-free & vegetarian options
Learn more about NYS TINRC & our network and additional conference information.
The New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center promotes learning, growing, and the deepening of knowledge. It creates and enhances partnerships, builds and supports communities, and furthers the understanding of trauma, trauma-responsive practices, wellness, and well-being.
This year’s conference theme is Building Belonging. We will focus on bringing trauma-informed practices to our communities and organizations, supporting each other’s wellness, and growing stronger together by sharing our stories. Through workshops, wellness activities, and storytelling, we will learn how to build a more caring, trauma-informed New York where everyone has a voice and is heard. No matter where you are on your journey, you’re welcome to join us!
The NYS TINRC is committed to fostering a community built on respect, inclusivity, and trauma-informed practices. Whether an attendee, presenter, facilitator, panelist, speaker, or staff person, we all play an essential role in upholding these values.
Yes! There will be many opportunities to connect with New Yorkers across the state and in your specific regions.
Absolutely! This conference welcomes all New Yorkers—whether you’re an educator, caregiver, student, or community member, this event is open to anyone interested in their beginning or continuing their trauma-informed journey.
Join NYS TINRC in Saratoga Springs! Located near New York’s Capitol region, we invite New Yorkers from the entire state to visit this rich historic district.
The Join the Journey Conference is free and open to all New Yorkers. However, attendees are responsible for their own transportation and lodging costs.
Yes– Join the Journey attendees are responsible for their lodging accommodations. While rooms will be available at The Saratoga Hilton, we also recommend looking for alternative options in the surrounding areas.
Yes– we are offering scholarships! The NYS Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center (TINRC) is committed to making our conference as accessible as possible. While registration for the conference is free, we recognize that travel, lodging, and meals can still present financial barriers for some participants.
To support this, we offer engagement scholarships for individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial barriers. These scholarships are intended for participants who are not receiving support from their organization or employer to attend.
Please note, that due to the planning required to offer this option, scholarships are only available during registration. If you have any questions, contact TINRC@ccsi.org
Yes, certain workshops have been approved for Continuing Education. CCSI is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0323 & Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education Practitioners for licensed social workers #SW-0313 & Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0272. Please be aware that we cannot provide CE contact hours for social workers, mental health counselors, and psychologists licensed outside of New York.
If you are not attending the Tending the Roots pre-conference training on October 28th, you can either arrive on the evening of the 28th for a small networking reception or on the morning of the 29th. Registration will open at 7am on the 29th.
If you are staying and reserved a hotel room at the Saratoga Hilton, please provide your license plate information to the front desk. The front desk will assign your parking fee to the TINRC and your parking will be complimentary.
If you are a day attendee, please scan the QR Code located at the registration table to receive the complimentary parking.
If parking at the Saratoga Hilton is filled, you can find additional parking at the City Center or around Saratoga
City Center: Overview – Saratoga
