National Council Calendar of Events

NatCon25

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SAMHSA CCBHC-E Preconference Convening

In conjunction with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s conference, NatCon25,  the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Grantee National Training and Technical Assistance Center (CCBHC-E NTTAC) will host an in-person convening for all CCBHC-E grantees on Sunday, May 4, from 1-5 p.m. ET. Registration for…

Clinical Mental Health for the Military-affiliated Population

Providing services for veterans and their family members is a vital component of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. However, most CCBHCs struggle to engage with organizations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate care for veterans. This series will deliver content focused on building…

Evidence-based Practices in CCBHCs: Strategies for Success

Successfully implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requires more than just selecting the right model — it demands a structured approach to adoption and sustainability. In Evidence-Based Practices in CCBHCs: Strategies for Success, on May 1, 2:30-4 p.m. ET, National Council for Mental Wellbeing…

CCBHC Urgent Care Services

This webinar will explore the significance of CCBHC urgent care services and their impact on reducing emergency room visits, improving patient outcomes and addressing gaps in mental health access. This webinar session will focus on best practices and strategies for expanding and enhancing urgent care services within your CCBHC agency.

CoE-IHS IA: Overcoming Workforce Challenges in the Integrated Health Field

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CoE-IHS) and the Center for Workforce Solutions on Wednesday, April 30, 2-3 p.m. ET, for the launch of the Integrated Health Workforce Action Series.In this first session, CoE-IHS Integration in Action: Overcoming Workforce Challenges in the Integrated Health Field, a panel…

Alcohol use during pregnancy: Prevention, treatment, reporting

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder for pregnant and parenting women in the U.S., and it has one of the lowest rates of treatment uptake. In a 2018-2020 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 14% of pregnant women ages 18-49…

Living Within the PPS Rate

Learn how to navigate and optimize your Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic’s (CCBHC) Prospective Payment System (PPS) rate for long-term sustainability. Living Within the PPS Rate will help operational and programmatic staff at new and existing Demonstration sites plan for future growth, ensure financial sustainability and understand how service delivery…

Adaptive Leadership and Conflict Resolution

For CCBHC leadership, the Adaptive Leadership and Conflict Resolution session will build on the foundations of effective leadership.

CoE-IHS IA: Collaborative Care in Rural Health Centers

Join us Thursday, April 24, 3-4 p.m. ET, for the second session of our conversation series on how integrated behavioral health solutions are shaping the future of mental health care. Along with our partners at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, we are hosting “CoE-IHS Integration in…

Integrated Care Services Session 2: Care Coordination

Providing integrated care services as a CCBHC is an important part of the comprehensiveness of the model. This short webinar series will provide content focused on the elements of primary care screening and monitoring with an emphasis on the implementation of the Comprehensive Health. Session 2: This Learning and Action Session…

Start With Hope: Supporting Mothers With SUDs Panel 

Pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders (SUDs) face numerous barriers to receiving care. Pregnant women with SUDs frequently delay or refrain from prenatal care and treatment due to negative experiences and perceived judgement. In this panel, our speakers will discuss their experiences within the systems of care for…