Membership: Member Benefits
Get a comprehensive overview with the National Council Membership Benefits brochure.
Questions? Contact Membership@thenationalcouncil.org or call 301.984.6200, ext. 223.
The National Council is your single source for
- Public policy information and action
- Clinical and business practice improvement
- Continuing education
- Leadership and workforce development
- Board development
- Industry news and trends
- Connections to colleagues across the country
We’re proud of our member organizations. Our job is to help members do their jobs. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), the National Council advocates for policies that ensures that people who are ill can access community-based treatment. We offer state-of-the-science education and technical assistance to help members provide efficient and effective services.
All staff and board members of National Council member organizations are eligible to access the following member benefits.
STAY INFORMED
National Council Magazine, quarterly, focuses on a current industry trend or hot topic in each issue and features exclusive contributions from experts in the field, as well as articles on real-life challenges and success stories from National Council members.
Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, quarterly, a peer-reviewed, award-winning multidisciplinary journal from the National Council, featuring articles on the organization, financing, delivery, and outcomes of mental health, and addictions treatment, policy perspectives, commentaries, brief reports, and book reviews. Free annual subscription includes print copies as well as online access to all articles and yet-to-be-published manuscripts.
National Council Publications
Books and toolkits from leading industry experts provide unmatched insights and practical how-to guidelines on key industry trends and issues.
(Member discount: 20-40%)
STAY UP TO DATE
National Council e-newsletters deliver up-to-the minute news, analysis, and resources on topics that impact providers in their communities.
Letter from Linda (monthly) from the National Council President and CEO, Linda Rosenberg, MSW, highlights a unique leadership perspective on the state of the mental health and addictions treatment industry.
Public Policy Update (weekly) summarizes the latest developments in healthcare policy with Congress, the Administration, and government agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
State Policy Focus (monthly) provides in-depth information on public policy in state legislatures around the country, and the impact they may have on national public policy.
Technical Assistance Update (monthly) provides resources and expertise on clinical and business practices, highlighting workforce development and training opportunities, and opportunities for leadership to interact and learn from one another.
STAY ON THE CUTTING EDGE
Widely acknowledged as the industry’s premier conference, the Annual National Council Conference is attended by more than 2,000 behavioral health and addictions treatment providers, and provides a vast array of leadership, training, and networking opportunities.
(Member discount: 15-35%)
Monthly webinars and calls led by public policy and practice experts provide topic-specific training and strong educational and leadership development opportunities.
(Members: free; Non-members: $100)
STAY AHEAD
A convenient and cost-effective option for continuing education, career development and staff training. E-Learning offers individual online courses and comprehensive web-based learning management systems, customized to your organization’s needs.
Take advantage of the Middle Management Academy, the online financial training series, and other evolving management and leadership programs.
Industry Publications
National Council members receive free print copies of Behavioral Healthcare magazine as well as steep discounts on subscriptions to the industry’s leading periodicals, Mental Health Weekly and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly.
STAY CONNECTED
A resource to match job seekers with open positions within all levels of behavioral healthcare organizations – executive, clinical, managerial, and administrative.
(Member discount for postings and resume searches: 30-50%)
Member Listserve
Post questions and engage in discussions with colleagues across the country on topics of immediate importance to your organization.
Member Directory
Connect with other National Council member organizations across the country.
BE RECOGNIZED
National Council membership allows you to send in submissions for our prestigious annual Awards of Excellence program and offers opportunities for recognition in national and trade media.
