Join us on Friday, October 16th, 2026 for our third-annual Symposium! We Invite you to the Touchstone Foundation Symposium, an engaging, peer-to-peer event designed to support students at every level on their path to becoming mental health professionals.
This interactive day brings together high school, college, early career professionals and seasoned professionals for real-world insights, practical tools, and mentoring connections. Explore pathways to careers in psychology, psychiatry, social work, advocacy, and more through networking and panel discussions.
This event is for you if you want to:
Explore mental health-related careers in social work, psychology, non-profits, advocacy, and more
Learn about licensure steps, clinical hours, and supervision
Meet mentors and apply for internships and jobs
Engage with local agencies and resource providers
Begin building a network rooted in Lancaster County’s mental health community
Join the Resource Fair to showcase your programs, internships, and job opportunities directly to students and emerging professionals. As a table partner, you’ll:
Promote services and recruit for open roles or internships
Connect with educators and students face-to-face
Be featured in our event program and communications
Touchstone Foundation is partnering with Lancaster County high schools to coordinate student registration and transportation, high school counselors and administrators can sign up interested students following our registration packet you received via email or you can use the links below.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your interests or already pursuing licensure, there’s a path for you. Our guided tracks help you Find Your Pathway, Build Your Network & Experience, and Know Your Why — with conversation topics and real questions designed to inspire your journey.
Event Opens: 9:00am
Session 1: Find Your Pathway
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Explore career options, licensure pathways, and educational steps.
Takeaway: Build clarity around your career goals and how to reach them.
Session 2: Build Your Network & Experience
10:40 – 11:25 AM
Learn how to find internships, placements, mentors, and hands-on experience.
Takeaway: Discover tools and strategies to grow your professional network.
Lunch, Job Fair & Networking
11:35 AM – 12:45 PM
Connect with professionals and peers. Practice communication skills and explore job fair tables.
Takeaway: Make connections that support your career journey.
Session 3: Know Your Why
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Reflect on your purpose. Hear from professionals about what keeps them motivated.
Takeaway: Leave inspired and grounded in your “why.”
Event Opens: 9:00am
Session 1: Find Your Pathway
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Explore career options, licensure pathways, and educational steps.
Takeaway: Build clarity around your career goals and how to reach them.
Session 2: Build Your Network & Experience
10:40 – 11:25 AM
Learn how to find internships, placements, mentors, and hands-on experience.
Takeaway: Discover tools and strategies to grow your professional network.
Lunch, Job Fair & Networking
11:35 AM – 12:45 PM
Connect with professionals and peers. Practice communication skills and explore job fair tables.
Takeaway: Make connections that support your career journey.
Session 3: Know Your Why
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Reflect on your purpose. Hear from professionals about what keeps them motivated.
Takeaway: Leave inspired and grounded in your “why.”
Event Opens: 9:00am
Session 1: Find Your Pathway
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Explore career options, licensure pathways, and educational steps.
Takeaway: Build clarity around your career goals and how to reach them.
Session 2: Build Your Network & Experience
10:40 – 11:25 AM
Learn how to find internships, placements, mentors, and hands-on experience.
Takeaway: Discover tools and strategies to grow your professional network.
Lunch, Job Fair & Networking
11:35 AM – 12:45 PM
Connect with professionals and peers. Practice communication skills and explore job fair tables.
Takeaway: Make connections that support your career journey.
Session 3: Know Your Why
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Reflect on your purpose. Hear from professionals about what keeps them motivated.
Takeaway: Leave inspired and grounded in your “why.”
Session 1: Find Your Pathway
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Explore career options, licensure pathways, and educational steps.
Takeaway: Build clarity around your career goals and how to reach them.
Session 2: Build Your Network & Experience
10:40 – 11:25 AM
Learn how to find internships, placements, mentors, and hands-on experience.
Takeaway: Discover tools and strategies to grow your professional network.
Lunch, Job Fair & Networking
11:35 AM – 12:45 PM
Connect with professionals and peers. Practice communication skills and explore job fair tables.
Takeaway: Make connections that support your career journey.
Session 3: Know Your Why
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Reflect on your purpose. Hear from professionals about what keeps them motivated.
Takeaway: Leave inspired and grounded in your “why.”
To confirm your school’s attendance and student headcount, please complete the Counselor Registration Form by October 1, 2026.
What’s Included in Your Counselor Packet:
📄 Event Flyer – for bulletin boards or classroom displays.
🖥️ Digital Graphic – ready to share on school websites or message boards.
🧭 Counselor Guide – with registration details, lunch info, transportation guidance, and contact information for support.
Important Details:
Event Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 9am-3pm
Location: IU13 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
Lunch: Provided for all attendees (dietary needs can be noted in the registration form)
Counselors: Responsible for transportation and permission forms (per district policy)
Need help with transportation costs? Contact Yakahiris at yvazquez@touchstonefound.org
Touchstone Foundation invites mental health community organizations, local employers, college programs, and service providers to participate in our 2026 Touchstone Foundation Symposium by hosting a resource table.
This dynamic, youth-centered event empowers high school students, college students, and recent graduates to explore mental wellness, career pathways, and community connections. By joining us, your organization can share vital resources, offer career opportunities, and inspire the next generation of mental health professionals.
As a Resource Table Partner, you will:
Connect directly with local youth exploring career options, internship opportunities, and community support
Promote your services and programs to students, educators, and emerging professionals
Network with other mission-aligned organizations and leaders
Be featured in our event program and digital communications
Receive a table, two chairs, and lunch for two team members
Have the option to attend panel discussions and workshops
Resource tables will receive focused student traffic during the opening hour from 9:00 AM-9:45 AM and during the lunch hour (11:30 AM–1:00 PM), giving you meaningful face time with young people ready to engage.
For questions about tables, please contact Communications & Development Manager Casey Flores cflores@touchstonefound.org.
We’re gathering students, facilitators, and artists to share reflections and help shape what’s next. Your voice matters—join us!
Make your impact by donating at the link below on November 21st, and come celebrate with us at the Greatest Giving Gig at Tellus360 from 5–8 PM. Together, we can elevate mental health for Lancaster’s youth!
