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14 States Plus D.C. Awarded Planning Grants To Implement CCBHC ModelJan 8, 2025
The CCBHC grants help join a CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration that has expanded access to comprehensive mental health and substance use care.
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Updated Report Reflects Rise in Mass Violence, Calls for Heightened Urgency in Efforts To Stop ItDec 10, 2024
According to a new report, mass violence continues to escalate in the United States, and more must be done to address the increase.
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National Council Statement on FCC’s Adoption of 988 Georouting RuleOct 17, 2024
Georouting means people calling the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline who might need additional, in-person help can receive it more quickly and efficiently.
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National Council Names New Regional DirectorsJul 2, 2024
On July 2, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced the appointment of newly elected officers and regional directors to its board of directors.
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Report: 3 Million People Now Served by Innovative Model of CareJun 4, 2024
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics continue to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment and care in urban and rural communities
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National Council Statement on Introduction of Bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health ActMay 23, 2024
National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia today released the following statement on introduction of the bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act.
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National Council Statement on the Need To Revise Contingency Management RulesMay 3, 2024
Our statement in response to the decision by the Biden-Harris administration to keep rewards for contingency management (CM) programs at current levels.
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National Council Statement on Updated Suicide Prevention StrategyApr 23, 2024
We applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts on this revision of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan.
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National Council Joint Statement on the Change Healthcare CyberattacksMar 18, 2024
Large scale Change Healthcare cyberattacks disrupt essential substance use and mental health services.
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National Council Statement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024Mar 11, 2024
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing commends Congress for passing the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (CAA, 2024).
Public Policy Press Release