Our Work

On behalf of our more than 3,400 members and the millions of people they serve, we are fighting for a stronger, better-funded, more integrated approach to mental health and substance use care. 

Consulting

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Consulting Team is your partner in change and committed to supporting excellence across the field.

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  • Focus Areas

    Follow our work in the news; learn more about our virtual and in-person events; and visit our blog to gain insight into the state of the field, new treatment trends and opportunities for organizational excellence.

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    • Mental Health First Aid

    Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training program that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

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    Public Policy

    We advocate for federal and state funding, new and innovative care delivery and payment models, and a strong mental health and substance use treatment workforce.

    Public Policy
    • Population-specific Services for People Who Are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
      Jan 8, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

      Over the course of four webinars, the Population-specific Services Learning and Action series will focus on increasing awareness of how specific populations are currently being served in CCBHCs, highlight strategies that support community outreach and engagement, and identify strategies that support care coordination and improve health outcomes. The populations of…

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    • Understanding and Establishing Strong Practices for CCBHC Quality Measures 
      Jan 9, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

      Learn more about CCBHC quality measures and how to establish strong practices. This session will provide training and technical assistance on the required clinic-collected quality measure, including an overview of the parameters of the measures and best practices for data collection and reporting. You’ll also learn how Family and Children’s Services,…

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    • The Link Between Trauma and Alcohol Use Disorder
      Jan 14, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

      Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with numerous negative health outcomes, including alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other substance use disorders. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults have experienced at least one ACE in their lifetime, and one-sixth have experienced four or more. There is a dose–response relationship between…

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