Texas-Sized Hope Is Back, Y’all!
Give your students a day to explore big ideas, make new connections, and build confidence in supporting one another. Texas-Sized Hope returns for the fifth annual Youth Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Conference, with separate days for high school students in grades 9-12 and middle school students in grades 6-8.
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High school students | Grades 9-12
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Middle school students | Grades 6-8
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts
900 E. Sanford Street
Arlington, TX 76011
What Students
Will Take Back
to Their Schools
Each day features age-appropriate speakers, breakout sessions, and interactive experiences. 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 head home ready to help build more connected, supportive campuses.
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Conference FAQ
Who is the conference for?
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.
Which day should our students attend?
High school students
in grades 9-12 attend
Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
Middle school students
in grades 6-8 attend
Wednesday, January 13, 2027.
Is there a cost to attend?
Partner schools of 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.
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