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National Council for Mental Wellbeing launches new guide to address alcohol and drug prevention messaging for youth

On December 1, 2021, National Council for Mental Wellbeing introduced “Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention,” a new message guide to assist youth-serving providers in their efforts to prevent substance use among young people ages 12 - 18.

Netsmart and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announce Population Health Partnership to Improve Care Coordination and Use Data to Drive Outcomes for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Netsmart and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced a strategic partnership to enhance care coordination and population health management for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and their clients.

National Council CEO Receives Award from Acacia Network

Acacia Network presented National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia with its coveted National Leadership Award.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces 2021 Advocacy Leadership Award Winners

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will recognize three extraordinary mental health and substance use treatment advocates during Hill Day at Home (October 19, 2021).

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces First Annual Mental Health First Aid USA Doctoral Student Grantees

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing announces the award of $5,000 grants to four outstanding doctoral candidates who will expand the research base for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). This is the first year MHFA Doctoral Student Grants have been awarded.

Statement from National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on New Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Grants

On July 7, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded 100 grants enabling clinics to implement or expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.

National Council Commends Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

The Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021 was introduced today in the Senate. If passed, the bipartisan legislation would allow every state to join the innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid demonstration and authorize investments in the model for current and prospective CCBHCs.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Providing Expanded Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are closing the mental health and substance use treatment gap and expanding services – including same-day access and 24/7/365 crisis care – for an estimated 1.5 million people across the country.

Mental Health First Aid USA Applauds Governors’ Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamations

Local and national mental health advocates, including Mental Health First Aid USA, from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (formerly the National Council for Behavioral Health), applaud the release of proclamations by governors across the country in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May 2021.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Welcomes Deanna Roepke as Vice President and General Manager of Mental Health First Aid USA

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to announce that Deanna Roepke has joined the organization as vice president and general manager of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA.