National Council Calendar of Events

Hill Day 2025

In October, hundreds of advocates from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., to push for stronger mental health and substance use policies. Participants of this National Council members-only event will connect with experts, build advocacy skills, and meet with members of Congress to share their experiences and drive…

Securing the Future: What Behavioral Health Providers Need to Know About AI and Data Security

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into behavioral health care, ensuring that AI technologies are secure, ethical and appropriate for sensitive-use cases is critical. In this webinar, we’ll dive into what it truly means for an AI product to be “secure” in a behavioral health context. It goes beyond encryption to…

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.