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National Council Statement on 988 Lifeline Implementation ActMar 17, 2022
"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."
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HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on App-based Motivational Incentives for Substance Use DisordersMar 8, 2022
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a favorable advisory opinion regarding contingency management, an evidence-based approach for treating substance use disorders that uses financial incentives to reward healthy behavior, such as abstinence and treatment retention.
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Bestows Generous Grant to National Council for Mental WellbeingFeb 18, 2022
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…
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Statement from National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on the Senate Finance Committee’s Hearing on February 8Feb 16, 2022
“Tuesday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing was a timely acknowledgement that we must do more to help our communities as they grapple with dual mental health and substance use crises – particularly among youth. “We need to eliminate barriers to access so that those facing a mental health challenge receive high-quality…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing launches new guide to address alcohol and drug prevention messaging for youthDec 1, 2021
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.
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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 ClinicsNov 29, 2021
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.
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The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Will Provide Free Mental Health Training to 6,300 New Jersey TeensNov 17, 2021
Dozens of schools and youth-serving organizations throughout New Jersey will provide free teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training to the youth they serve through an innovative grant program established by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in partnership with Born This Way Foundation.
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National Council CEO Receives Award from Acacia NetworkOct 15, 2021
Acacia Network presented National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia with its coveted National Leadership Award.
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces 2021 Advocacy Leadership Award WinnersOct 14, 2021
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).
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Nearly 80% of National Council for Mental Wellbeing Members Say Demand for Treatment Has Increased Over the Past Three MonthsOct 7, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate demand for mental health and substance use treatment, while organizations providing care face major staffing hurdles that limit the delivery of service.
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