We're returning to the site of our 175th Anniversary gala! The annual American Psychiatric Association (APA) Foundation Gala will take place in San Francisco on May 18 during the APA's Annual Meeting. And for the second time in six years, San Francisco City Hall will be the place to create a mentally healthy nation while dancing the night away with your colleagues. Don’t forget to pack comfortable shoes!
A California landmark, San Francisco City Hall was built after the historic 1906 earthquake and has been helping San Franciscans commemorate milestones for over 100 years. Known as "the People’s Palace," the Hall is even the subject of an Emmy-winning documentary. From civil rights protests to elopements, the building – even taller than the United States Capitol – has hosted many meaningful moments, cementing its place in American history.
"We are thrilled to be going back to San Francisco and even more excited to make new memories under the dome of City Hall," said APA President Theresa Miskimen-Rivera, M.D. "Attending the Benefit is consistently a highlight of the Annual Meeting experience, and we hope you’ll share another memorable evening with us in service of a mentally healthy nation for all."
To optimize the attendee experience, purchase a VIP ticket and receive access to a quiet private lounge, exclusive silent auction items (including travel packages), and dedicated food and drink servers with no lines.
When you purchase a ticket to the Gala, you support increased access to mental health care in schools across the U.S. (Notice. Talk. Act. at School), an expanded pipeline for the future leaders of psychiatry (Foundation Fellowships), resources for athletes from youth leagues to the pros (Where We Play), and much more. Over the past year, the APA Foundation was honored with three Anthem Awards, which recognize social impact work that moves the needle towards global change and inspires others to take action in their communities.
"The APA Foundation’s Gala is our signature event during the APA Annual Meeting, and it continues to be one of the most inspiring nights each year," said Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., executive director of the APA Foundation. "The APA Annual Meeting is one of the premier annual events in the mental health sector, bringing together APA leaders with other clinicians, policy makers, advocates, allied health professionals, and persons with lived experience to create a more collaborative approach to our efforts to advance mental health care for all. I look forward to seeing you there!"
Take advantage of early bird pricing and purchase your ticket today. We look forward to seeing you in Golden Gate City!