If you are not a member, a regular membership is only $65, so you will save money if you become a member first, and then login to register for the conference!
Early bird registration prices have been extended until March 22, 2023; and then after April 12, 2023 an additional $50 late fee will be added. See the full pricing schedule at the bottom of this page.
IMPORTANT: You must sign up for breakout sessions during the registration process. You can see the full program information here 2023-IMHCA-Conference-Session-Descriptions This will open in a new tab, so you can view it as you are completing the registration.
You will want the WHOVA app in order to participate in the conference (whether you attend online or in person). If you attend the full conference online, (including a Pre-Conference session) you MUST have the Whova app:
PLEASE NOTE: When you click “submit,” you will be taken to the Paypal website to complete your transaction. This is the only way to pay online, but you do NOT have to have a paypal account, you can use a credit card. You will not be registered for the conference unless you complete the payment online.
Registration Fees for 2023 IMHCA Conference
In 2023, there are two Pre-Conference Sessions to choose from. These will be held ONLINE ONLY the evening before the conference. The cost of the Pre-Conference is an additional $25 if you register for the main conference (prices listed below). The cost of the Pre-Conference is $50 if you are a member and want to ONLY attend a Pre-Conference session, and $100 if you are not a member and want to ONLY attend a Pre-Conference session.
Early Bird Rates for the Conference (registrations on or prior to March 22, 2023):
Member attending one day $150.00
Member attending two days $200.00
Non Member attending one day $225.00
Non Member attending two days $275.00
Student Member attending one day $100.00
Student Member attending two days $150.00
Student Non Member attending one day $150.00
Student Non Member attending two days $200.00
Regular Rates for the Conference (registrations dates from March 23-April 12, 2023):
Member attending one day $190.00
Member attending two days $240.00
Non Member attending one day $265.00
Non Member attending two days $315.00
Student Member attending one day $120.00
Student Member attending two days $170.00
Student Non Member attending one day $170.00
Student Non Member attending two days $220.00
Late Fee Rates (registrations April 13, 2023 and later):
Add $50 late fee to Regular Rate
COMPLAINT POLICY: All members and consumers are encouraged to communicate concerns with the annual conference as they arise with committee members. All conference attendees will be provided the opportunity for feedback at the conference with a survey issued to all participants. All complaints regarding the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference should be emailed to Rebecca Spiess (our conference chair) at imhcaconference@gmail.com. Please include your name, contact information (email address and phone number), and the details of your complaint. Please allow two business days for a response.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are limited to conference fees paid only. Refunds do not include any travel, lodging, transportation, or other fees paid independently of conference registration. On-site conference registration fees and no-shows are non-refundable. To qualify for a full refund of registration fees paid less a $50 administrative fee, a written cancellation must be received by the IMHCA treasurer no later than 11:59 PM CST on April 16, 2023. Absolutely NO refunds will be given after April 16, 2023. Cancellation and refund requests should be sent via email to treasurer.imhca@gmail.com. (When you contact treasurer.imhca@gmail.com, please forward your transaction or reciept from paypal to speed up the process and ensure accuracy.)
SUBSTITUTIONS: Registrations may be transferred to another conference participant for a fee of $35. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing to treasurer.imhca@gmail.com. The request must be submitted by the original registrant and include the name and contact information (including email address) of the substitute. The deadline for submitting substitutions is April 12, 2023, by 11:59 PM CST. The substitute must qualify for the same rates as the original registration (for example a general attendee cannot be a substitute for a student).