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Funder Spotlight: Making Mental Health Support a Community Effort

The National Council proudly partners with organizations committed to advancing mental wellbeing and strengthening community resilience. Among them is the Humana Foundation, which is helping expand access to mental health education and support through its investment in the Communitywide Mental Health First Aid Road Map, launching…

NatCon: It’s All About Connection

All of us at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognize the important work that our members do every day to support the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Whether it’s preventing underage drinking or intervening to support families in crisis; whether it’s through mobile outreach to help people with…

Celebrating 25 Years of the Middle Management Academy

For 25 years, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Middle Management Academy has demonstrated a key truth: When middle managers thrive, behavioral health care organizations succeed. Launched in 2001, this 30-hour training program was created for early-career middle managers at behavioral health organizations, including department supervisors,…

Top 5 NatCon Learning Tracks You Can’t Miss

At NatCon, the hardest part isn’t finding a valuable session to attend — it’s deciding where to start! With 24 learning tracks touching every corner of behavioral health care, this year’s conference delivers depth, strategy and real-world solutions. Here’s a closer look at five standout…

Last Chance to Save Big!

Take advantage of our final NatCon discount! Register by March 12 to save $100 and your seat at the biggest event in behavioral health care.

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…