Resources

DEI Workforce Issue BriefThe National Council, together with Health Management Associates, prepared a series of three briefs that offer states and organizations immediate policy actions and solutions to address the workforce crisis facing our field. The first brief focuses on policy, financial strategies and regulatory waiver, the second…

In January 2021, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing hosted a technical expert panel (TEP) to explore ways to best demonstrate the value of recovery housing in the United States. The TEP reviewed the current landscape, identified areas for improvement and discussed potential options for improving the system. In partnership…

The term “relapse” carries a lot of weight and has many layers. It represents a significant challenge for individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD). It’s also more than just a setback — it’s a complex issue intertwined with physiological, psychological and societal factors.Unlike other chronic conditions such as diabetes or…

This resource shares the value of having young adults in an advising and decision making role within an organization, the need for a set of best practices and an assessment of these best practices, and the importance of developing and testing Y-VAL assessment tools.