National Council Calendar of Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

Workforce Development Training and Consultation Program

Struggling with staff turnover and burnout? You’re not alone. Many behavioral health organizations are facing unprecedented workforce challenges that can’t be addressed by one-size-fits-all solutions. Join MTM Services, a National Council for Mental Wellbeing Platinum Partner, on Oct. 1, 1-2 p.m. ET, to discover how their Workforce Development Training and…

Annual Membership Meeting

Join us for the National Council’s Annual Membership Meeting as we reflect on our collective progress and look ahead to the future of mental wellbeing. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and help shape what’s next. Register today! Add to calendar…

MHRRG and Negley Associates: Grant Funding — Available Evidence-based Suicide Prevention Program

Supporting Suicide Prevention — and Your Clients Join us Sept. 29, 1-2 p.m. ET, to learn about a new grant program from National Council for Mental Wellbeing Partner MHRRG and Negley Associates — Caring Contacts: An Evidence-based Initiative to Prevent Suicide. Every behavioral health organization faces the challenge of providing ongoing…

Integrated Care Billing: Bidirectional Care Coordination and Integration Strategies

Join us Sept. 29, 12:30-2 p.m. ET for a valuable and practical session that will provide an overview of new billing, financing and staffing options to promote integrated care under the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We’ll examine billing mechanisms…

Suicide Prevention Through Postvention: An Organizational Approach

Suicide can have a profound impact on clients, staff and the broader community. How an organization responds matters. Suicide postvention is not just support after a loss; it is a vital prevention strategy that builds resilience, reduces risk of contagion and fosters a culture of safety. In this one-hour webinar,…

Integrating MAUD Into Residential Treatment

Join the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on Thursday, Sept. 25, 1-2 p.m. ET, for Integrating MAUD into Residential Treatment. In this webinar, we’ll explore the underuse of MAUD in residential treatment settings.

Strategies for Success: Delivering Care as a Collaborative Care Psychiatric Consultant

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and the American Psychiatric Association on Sept. 24, 2-3:30 p.m. ET, for Strategies for Success: Delivering Care as a Collaborative Care Psychiatric Consultant. This session will delve into the role of the psychiatric consultant in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), an evidence-based…

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Learning and Action Series – Session 3

This three-part training series will serve as an in-depth introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation. The 90-minute webinars will enhance your understanding of each phase of psychiatric rehabilitation using lectures, case studies and group exercises. In the weeks after each webinar, there will be an office hour session for any follow-up questions.