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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment ActJul 29, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Board of Directors has determined to support the bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act (H.R. 2482), authored by Reps. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.),…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces New Board Members and OfficersJul 1, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to announce the results of its recent Board election.The National Council welcomes the newly elected directors:Heather Jefferis, Oregon Council for Behavioral Health: Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA)Doyle Forrestal, Colorado Behavioral…
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Lady Gaga Announces teen Mental Health First Aid Pilot Program Will Expand to 20 Additional High SchoolsJun 11, 2019
“With teen Mental Health First Aid, we like to say, it’s okay to not be okay,” Lady Gaga said onstage in Las Vegas. Watch her speak with teen Mental Health First Aiders.LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 11, 2019) – Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and the National…
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Walgreens Forms Unique Collaboration with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and American Pharmacists Association to Offer Mental Health First Aid Training for Pharmacists and Team MembersMay 1, 2019
Contact:Jamie MondicsPhone: 202-748-8782JamieM@ThenationalCouncil.orgSpecialized training to become available for pharmacists industry-wide through Walgreens commitment to workplace wellness and the health and well-being of communities DEERFIELD, Ill. (May 1, 2019) – As the most accessible health care providers in the community, and also among the most trusted, pharmacists can play an…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Honors Leaders in Mental Health and AddictionMar 26, 2019
Contact: Sophia Majlessi SophiaM@thenationalcouncil.org (202) 621-1631Awards of Excellence honorees celebrated at NatCon19 NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 26, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council) will honor 18 individuals and organizations tonight at the Gaylord Opryland Resort for the Awards of Excellence Celebration in conjunction with…
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Oklahoma Senators Urged to Preserve Millions in Federal Funding to Maintain Progress Against Opioid CrisisMar 19, 2019
Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@thenationalcouncil.org(202) 621-1631Three Behavioral Health Centers Providing Essential Services to Thousands Will Lose Critical Funding Without Immediate Congressional ActionOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (March 19, 2019) – Six law enforcement leaders in Oklahoma sent letters to either U.S. senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) or James Inhofe (R-Okla.), or both, urging them to…
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Statement from Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO, National Council for Mental Wellbeing On the Reintroduction of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion ActMar 14, 2019
Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2019) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act (S. 824/H.R. 1767) was reintroduced today. We thank the original sponsors, Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), with Reps. Doris Matsui…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Board of Directors Appoints Chuck Ingoglia Next President and Chief Executive OfficerMar 11, 2019
Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, today announced that its board of directors unanimously selected Chuck Ingoglia as the next president and CEO for the organization. He will succeed Linda Rosenberg, the current president and CEO on June 1, 2019.“On behalf…
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New Jersey Congressional Delegation Urged to Preserve Millions in Federal Funding to Maintain Progress Against Opioid CrisisFeb 20, 2019
Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@thenationalcouncil.org(202) 621-1631Seven Behavioral Health Centers Will Lose Funding June 30 for More Than 85 Addiction Clinicians Providing Critical Services to Thousands Without Immediate Congressional ActionNEW JERSEY, NJ (February 20, 2019) — Leaders of the seven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in New Jersey sent a…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Selects Organizations for Youth Mental Health InitiativeFeb 12, 2019
Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@thenationalcouncil.org(202) 621-1631“CONNECTED” Brings Together Youth-Serving Communities NationwideWASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb.12, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to announce the five pilot organizations chosen for CONNECTED, a two-year initiative designed to reduce anxiety, depression and suicide among young people aged 10 to 24 in underserved…
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