National Council Calendar of Events

Workforce Solutions Jam: The Future of Rural Behavioral Health

States and local governments are moving swiftly to launch efforts under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This presents an opportunity to elevate the role of behavioral health and apply lessons learned about the rural behavioral health workforce. Increasing demand and shortages in the workforce are long-standing challenges for rural…

Crisis & Out of Clinic Engagement Services

Join us to discuss how CCBHCs can play a leading role in strengthening crisis services and systems. Ken Minkoff, vice president and COO at Zia Partners Inc., and Margie Balfour, executive policy advisor, Connections Health Solutions, will be ready to answer questions around best practices, innovative models and actionable strategies…

Urgent Care Behavioral Health Models

Join the second session of the Ask the Expert Series on Urgent Care Behavioral Health Models! Join us to explore best practices for expanding and enhancing urgent care services within your CCBHC. Josh Cantwell, CEO at GRAND Mental Health, will share practical approaches to strengthen your clinic’s urgent care capacity—from…

Where Is All This AI 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…

Workforce Solutions Jam: Resilience in Action Session 2

In today’s climate, resilience is important at every level. The behavioral health workforce strives to help clients become more resilient, while behavioral health leaders must be attentive to the resilience of their workforce. October’s Workforce Solutions Jam introduced multiple resilience-building strategies. In November, we’ll focus on one approach — applied…

Medication Adherence

Join the first session of the Ask the Expert Series on Medication Adherence! Learn how to strengthen capacity and skills in improving patients’ adherence with medication regimens, including information and tools to promote the safe and effective use of medication and to reduce the risks associated with non-adherence. Add to…

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…

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.

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…

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 —…

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…

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…