National Council Calendar of Events

Workforce Solutions Jam: Solving Together

Celebrating Year One of Workforce Solutions JamsJoin us for an inspirational webinar to mark the first anniversary of our Workforce Solutions Jams! In this milestone event, our three partner organizations will reflect on the last year and what’s ahead. Come connect with cross-sector organizations and changemakers to…

Act With Hope: After Grief and Loss in Peer Services

Grief and loss are all too common in the field of substance use recovery. They’re felt by those in recovery, as well as the peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) who walk alongside them. As frontline workers, PRSSs face an emotional toll from these experiences.In this webinar, leading experts will explore…

Confronting Fear as an Impediment to Transformational Change: Embracing the Challenges of Effective Change 

This session will focus on effective responses to common challenges leaders experience as they navigate CCBHC implementation change.  

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.