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  • News National Council Names New Board Officers, Regional Directors
    June 30, 2023

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 5, 2023) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced the appointment of newly elected officers and regional directors to its board of directors. “I want to thank all the outgoing officers and regional directors for the service on the board and welcome the new slate…

    Leadership Press Release
  • News New Study: Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Will Negatively Impact Society
    April 13, 2023

    New survey data finds that without public policy changes, provider organizations won’t be able to meet the demand for mental health or substance use treatment and care.

    Workforce Development Press Release
  • News Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Tackle Mental Health, Substance Use Crises with Expanded Access to Care
    October 25, 2022

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) continue to expand access to care, alleviate workforce challenges and strengthen the crisis care system, [according to new data] from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s 2022 CCBHC Impact Report conducted by The Harris Poll — an online survey conducted between…

  • News National Council for Mental Wellbeing Names Mohini Venkatesh Chief of Staff
    October 19, 2022

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

    Press Release
  • News National Council will Honor Five Distinguished Recipients with Awards of Excellence During NatCon22
    April 4, 2022

    WASHINGTON, DC (April 4) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will give Awards of Excellence to five distinguished recipients during NatCon22, the industry’s biggest conference. It will be the National Council’s first conference held in person since 2019, when thousands of attendees gathered for NatCon19 in Nashville. More than…

    Press Release
  • News National Council Statement on 988 Lifeline Implementation Act
    March 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."

  • News HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on App-based Motivational Incentives for Substance Use Disorders
    March 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.

  • News Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Bestows Generous Grant to National Council for Mental Wellbeing
    February 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…

  • News Statement from National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on the Senate Finance Committee’s Hearing on February 8
    February 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…

    Press Release
  • News National Council for Mental Wellbeing launches new guide to address alcohol and drug prevention messaging for youth
    December 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.

    Press Release
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