National Council Calendar of Events

Surviving and Thriving in the New SUD Landscape with AI

The substance use disorder field is in the middle of big changes. Small, mission-driven nonprofits — often running on limited resources — are now competing with large, capital-backed provider organizations entering markets funded by Medicaid and grants. Margins are tighter than ever, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Resilience in Action

Strategies for the Behavioral Health Workforce Behavioral health organizations across sectors (providers, state agencies, counties, etc.) are facing fast-paced, daunting change. The words “uncertainty,” “confusion,” “exhaustion” and “anxiety” are frequent in our day-to-day conversations, as organizations consider how to adapt to align systems of care with policy shifts, how to…

AI in Action: Community Behavioral Health Providers Share Lessons Learned

Join us for a dynamic discussion where community behavioral health providers share their experiences adopting AI-powered technologies in their organizations. Providers will discuss their journeys — from understanding pain points and exploring solutions, to technology rollout and measuring impact. This webinar will highlight practical realities of implementing AI in community-based…

Beyond Patient Portals: The Future of Consumer Collaboration in Behavioral Health

Traditional patient portals often leave individuals as passive viewers of their health data, falling short of true engagement and collaboration. On Oct. 24, 1–2 p.m. ET, join us to explore the next evolution: comprehensive consumer engagement hubs. These hubs bring together multiple engagement tools into one coordinated, connected experience —…

Co-creating Technology Solutions: The Power of Provider-Client-Developer Collaboration

Too often, behavioral health technologies are developed without meaningful input from the people who will use them most — providers and those they serve. This webinar explores how stronger collaboration between behavioral health providers, clients and technology developers can lead to better, more effective tools. Our panel will present perspectives…

Middle Management Academy: October/November National Training

National Council’s Middle Management Academy helps behavioral health’s best and brightest reach their maximum leadership potential through hands-on learning. This popular and proven training is the only one of its kind — you can’t find a management course tailored for mental health and substance use treatment professionals anywhere else.

Transforming SUD Treatment: The Science, Policy and Practice of Recovery Incentive Programs 

Join us for a panel discussion on integrating recovery incentive programs into comprehensive treatment plans — alongside therapy, medication for substance use disorders and recovery support services. We’ll examine the evidence behind structured reward systems and their real-world application and impact, showcasing proven results in improving client retention, and reducing…

Where Is All This Going for Behavioral Health Providers? A Look Into the (Not-so-distant) Future

AI is reshaping the way behavioral health providers deliver care, manage operations and engage with clients. But with rapid adoption come important questions: What’s realistic? What’s hype? And how can providers navigate the risks while maximizing the opportunities?  This webinar will take a clear-eyed look into the future of AI…