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National Council, Leading Organizations Urge Congress to Prioritize Mental Health, Substance Use CrisesSep 12, 2024
As Congress returned from its August recess, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, along with 70 other national, state and local organizations across the country, sent a letter urging lawmakers to include critical, adequate funding for key mental health and substance use programs.
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National Council Statement Applauding Reps. Matsui and Molinaro for Bipartisan Support of Mental Health Training in 2025 BudgetSep 5, 2024
National Council Statement Applauding Reps. Matsui and Molinaro for Bipartisan Support of Mental Health Training in 2025 Budget
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National Council Statement on 988’s Two-Year AnniversaryJul 12, 2024
More than 10 million people have contacted the 988 Lifeline through calls, chats and texts since the transition to the new service.
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National Council Names New Regional DirectorsJul 2, 2024
On July 2, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced the appointment of newly elected officers and regional directors to its board of directors.
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National Council Presents Lifetime Achievement Award, 2024 Legislator of the Year Awards During 20th Hill DayJun 6, 2024
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing has recognized a group of extraordinary lawmakers at the 2024 Hill Day awards.
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National Council Calls on Congress To Help Grow Workforce, Expand Access to Care at 20th Hill DayJun 5, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (June 5, 2024) — Leaders from hundreds of organizations that provide mental health and substance use treatment and care will urge lawmakers this week (June 5-6) to take swift action on a handful of crucial bills to improve access to care and bolster a workforce in desperate need…
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Report: 3 Million People Now Served by Innovative Model of CareJun 4, 2024
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics continue to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment and care in urban and rural communities
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National Council Statement on Introduction of Bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health ActMay 23, 2024
National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia today released the following statement on introduction of the bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act.
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National Council Statement on the Need To Revise Contingency Management RulesMay 3, 2024
Our statement in response to the decision by the Biden-Harris administration to keep rewards for contingency management (CM) programs at current levels.
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National Council Statement on Updated Suicide Prevention StrategyApr 23, 2024
We applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts on this revision of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan.
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