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Statement from the National Council on Rosalynn Carter’s Passing

In union with our 3,400 member agencies, we mourn the loss of a true champion of those living with mental health challenges and the organizations dedicated to serving them.

National Council Applauds Senate Finance Committee’s Advancement of Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act

Statement in response to the Senate Committee on Finance’s unanimous advancement of the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act.

A Vision for the Future of Mental Health and Substance Use Care Through CCBHCs

The National Council today published a first-of-its-kind resource for organizations and states working to leverage the CCBHC model.

New Study: Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Will Negatively Impact Society

Without public policy changes, provider organizations won’t be able to meet the demand for mental health or substance use treatment and care.

2022 Annual Member Insights Report

Access our new and enhanced 2022 Annual Member Insights Report to gain new insight into community treatment services.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Names Mohini Venkatesh Chief of Staff

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced the appointment of Mohini Venkatesh, MPH, as its first-ever chief of staff.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces New Board Members

The National Council welcomes our newly elected Directors:Region 4 [AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN]Laureen Pagel, CEO, Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare (Yulee, Fla.) Region 5 [IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI]Grace Hong Duffin, President and CEO, Kenneth Young Center (Elk Grove Village, IL.) Region 7 [IA, KS, MO,…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Partners with National Association of Counties to Deliver Mental Health First Aid Training to County Workforce 

WASHINGTON – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced a new partnership to make Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training available to county employees across the country. MHFA at Work is a skills-based training that teaches participants…

National Council Statement on 988 Lifeline Implementation Act

"Adopting 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a transformative moment for America. It is a promise that anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis will be quickly connected to high-quality care in their community. To fulfill this promise, we need to bolster the capacity and coordination capabilities of our crisis care system in a comprehensive and sustainable way."

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Bestows Generous Grant to National Council for Mental Wellbeing

MacKenzie Scott has presented the National Council for Mental Wellbeing a $7 million grant to support its important work on behalf of its 3,500 members. The grant is the largest philanthropic gift the National Council has ever received.“In the midst of a pandemic, of an increase in the demand for…