National Council for Mental Wellbeing

It’s about more than a mask. It’s about letting you know the National Council has your back. It’s about making sure you’re safe. And it’s about providing you with the resources you need to reduce your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. I’m so proud that I can finally say the masks we scoured the […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic represents the greatest crisis to ever hit community mental health and addiction treatment providers. While Congress and the Trump administration have moved quickly to enact policy changes that will ensure more people can receive the health care they need during the crisis, many significant gaps remain. The community behavioral health system, particularly […]

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Where to begin. These are unprecedented times. We are all working to quickly adapt to the new reality. And while this health crisis is unsettling, I also see promising signs of hope. Now more than ever, people are supporting each other, taking care of our communities and supporting the professionals that take care of us. […]

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No matter where you turn, it’s hard to escape political news these days – who’s up, who’s down … who’s in, who’s out. It can feel like an exciting roller coaster, a drawn-out soap opera or, depending on your mood, a bit of a never-ending nightmare. In the midst of the noise, what should you […]

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This holiday season, I see lots of experts offering advice on how to prevent ideological conflict during family gatherings. Most suggestions involve avoidance – principally, don’t talk about politics. While that may be good advice, I suspect it is hard to implement in practice. So, let me offer another approach.

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Now, more than ever, Americans need strong, clear leadership on how to address the mental health and addiction crisis in our country. Recent polling shows 75% of Americans believe the country and federal government are not doing enough to address these issues. We need to hear from you where you stand. On behalf of our […]

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Lack of access to timely, high-quality treatment is the greatest barrier to a healthier America. We are fighting to change that. We are fighting to build a nation that recognizes the essential truth that without mental health, there is no health. In case you missed it, watch my speech at Hill Day 2019, where I […]

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Last month, we celebrated our 15th annual Hill Day. Every year, it gets better and better, and this year was no different. More than 700 people traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for real and lasting change – systemic change that can make a difference in the lives of millions. What united all of us […]

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We’ve come a long way in our journey to ensure all Americans living with mental illnesses and addictions have access to comprehensive, high-quality care – but there’s still more to do. In this video, Chuck shares his journey to becoming CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, while highlighting a few of our biggest […]

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You’re gonna miss this You’re gonna want this back You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you’re gonna miss this Trace Adkins There was a jukebox in my room at the Gaylord Opryland and […]

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