38th Annual Tuerk Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Conference Aim
We hold our anual Tuerk Confernce to increase the participants understanding of current issues in the field of mental health and substance use disorders. The Annual Tuerk Conference continues to be the premier conference in the Maryland region for providers, administrators, counselors and advocates to learn about the latest information on events and changes that will affect them. It is vitally important for professionals in this field to stay informed about these changes and their impact on patient care.
Sponsorship Packages
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Premier logo placement on all conference materials, signage, and program
10 complimentary registrations including
Awards luncheon at The Hilton
Recognition and presentation of your organization’s Unsung Hero Award at the Awards Luncheon
One promotional item for inclusion in all conference attendee welcome bags
Full page ad in conference program booklet
Social media spotlight posts before and after event
One 6-foot exhibit table with two chairs
Sponsor Code to register 10 attendees provided by email within 24 - 48 hours of purchase.
Price $3,600.00
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Prominent logo placement on conference promotional materials and signage
5 complimentary registrations including access to Awards Luncheon at The Hilton
One promotional item for inclusion in all conference attendee welcome bags
Half-page ad in conference program booklet
Social media feature posts before and after event
One 6-foot exhibit table with two chairs
Sponsor Code to register 10 attendees provided by email within 24 - 48 hours of purchase.Price $2,400.00
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Logo placement on conference promotional materials
2 complimentary registrations and general luncheon access at the Convention Center ballroom
Quarter-page ad in conference program booklet
Social media acknowledgement
One 6-foot exhibit table with two chairs
Sponsor Code to register 10 attendees provided by email within 24 - 48 hours of purchase.Price $1,200.00
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Logo included on conference promotional materials
1 complimentary registration and general luncheon access at the Convention Center ballroom
Social media acknowledgement
One 6-foot exhibit table with two chairs
Price $800.00
Where to Find Us
1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Remembering Dr. Isadore Tuerk
The annual NCADD-Maryland Tuerk Conference on Addiction Treatment is named after Isadore Tuerk, a psychiatrist who served as Maryland's Mental Health Commissioner for eight years and was a prominent figure in the field of alcohol and drug addiction treatment. A native of Baltimore, Dr. Tuerk oversaw the state's mental hospital system from 1960 to 1968 before leaving public service, and continued practicing psychiatry and teaching at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins medical schools.
Dr. Tuerk grew up in the neighborhood around the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and first came into contact with the school as a child when he delivered clothes made by his tailor father. A 1924 graduate of Baltimore City College, Dr. Tuerk completed undergraduate studies at Hopkins and received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in 1934. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a division psychiatrist in the European Theater, was awarded a bronze star and was discharged in 1946 as a lieutenant colonel.
As a public servant, he fought for more dollars for the state's mental hospitals and pioneered group therapy techniques for alcoholics. All were welcome to the Saturday morning sessions he launched at Spring Grove State Mental Hospital where he became a staff psychiatrist in 1939 and superintendent 10 years later. His son Jonathan recollected that Dr. Tuerk only once threw someone out of the sessions - a man who came in with a bottle of whiskey. out of the sessions - a man who came in with a bottle of whiskey. "It was the only time he ever kicked somebody out of the group and years later he kept asking whether that was the right thing to do."
Dr. Tuerk was an honorary member of the Maryland Society on Alcoholism Treatment and was named its Man of the Year in 1957. Tuerk House, an alcoholic treatment center, formerly a University of Maryland drug and alcohol abuse treatment center, was named in his honor in 1970. In 1981 he received the Gold Key and Honor Award from the Medical Alumni Association and its Service Award in 1987. Dr. Tuerk retired in 1986 and died at the age of 81 in 1989.
The David E. Nelson Recovery Classic
Honoring David E. Nelson
The David E. Nelson Recovery Classic honors the memory of David E. Nelson’s commitment and service to NCADD-Maryland as Board Chair from 2012 until his passing in 2023. David was a champion for the organization and its mission, making many philanthropic and policy contributions during his years of service. David initiated this tournament 13 years ago and our goal is to continue to grow it in his honor. We are dedicated to preserving his legacy and furthering the cause he was so passionate about.
Legislative Honor Breakfast
The NCADD-Maryland Annual Legislative Honor Breakfast is a signature event that brings together policymakers, advocates, and community leaders to celebrate progress in behavioral health and recovery across Maryland. Each year, NCADD-Maryland honors legislators and partners whose leadership and commitment have advanced policies that promote prevention, treatment, and recovery for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. The breakfast serves as both a celebration of collaboration and a call to continue building a healthier, more compassionate Maryland.
