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Who You’ll Meet at NatCon: The Community Behind the Conference

The best part of NatCon isn’t the big ideas, inspiring keynotes or packed sessions — it’s the people. Thousands of them, in fact.

MacKenzie Scott Provides Welcome Support — Again

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced this week that we received a $32 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Looking Ahead to a Busy 2026

All people, no matter who they are or where they live, deserve access to evidence-based treatment. That’s why the National Council for Mental Wellbeing continues working to eliminate barriers to care. As we ring in the new year, I’d like to tell you about some of the policy areas we’re…

Level Up Your NatCon Learning in 2026

Want to get even more out of NatCon this year? Our preconference events give you dedicated time to sharpen your skills, explore new approaches and collect real-world strategies before the conference kicks off on Monday, April 27.

Building Stability and Hope in Long Island

For more than a century, Family & Children’s Association (FCA) — a National Council member organization — has been a lifeline for residents of Long Island, New York. We spoke with FCA leadership to learn how they’re supporting the behavioral health needs of their community, the…

Attending NatCon on a Budget: Smart Ways To Save in Denver

With a little planning, you can experience the biggest event in behavioral health care without breaking the bank. Here are five ways to save money in the Mile High City.

When Middle Managers Thrive, Organizations Thrive

Across the country, behavioral health organizations are navigating extraordinary change — shifting policies, rising demand, workforce strain and evolving expectations for leadership. At the center of it all are middle managers.

Partner Perspectives: Escaping the Workforce Treadmill — 5 Strategies Behavioral Health Organizations Can Use Today

The good news: There is a way off the treadmill. But it requires a shift from reacting to problems to understanding their root causes and building solutions that truly match the needs of our teams and communities. Why Behavioral Health Feels More Stretched Than Ever The uncomfortable truth: Part of…

Building the Workforce the Future Depends On

Across the country, organizations are struggling to keep up with the rising demand for mental health and substance use care. In addition to the high level of need, there aren’t enough people. Too few clinicians are entering the field, too many are burning out, and the pipeline isn’t varied or…

AI for Behavioral Health: 5 Essential Insights for Providers

Artificial intelligence is transforming behavioral health care at a pace that’s both exciting and daunting. In just one year, the number of National Council webinar attendees who reported using AI in their organization’s daily activities nearly doubled — jumping from 15% in 2024 to 29% in 2025. To help the…