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National Council to Honor Four With Awards of Excellence

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 25, 2025) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will present Awards of Excellence to four distinguished recipients during NatCon25, the organization’s annual conference and the biggest industry event in the field of mental health and substance use care.“Our prestigious Awards of Excellence…

14 States Plus D.C. Awarded Planning Grants To Implement CCBHC Model

The CCBHC grants help join a CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration that has expanded access to comprehensive mental health and substance use care.

Updated Report Reflects Rise in Mass Violence, Calls for Heightened Urgency in Efforts To Stop It

According to a new report, mass violence continues to escalate in the United States, and more must be done to address the increase.

National Council Statement on FCC’s Adoption of 988 Georouting Rule

Georouting means people calling the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline who might need additional, in-person help can receive it more quickly and efficiently.

National Council Names New Regional Directors

On July 2, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announced the appointment of newly elected officers and regional directors to its board of directors.

Report: 3 Million People Now Served by Innovative Model of Care

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics continue to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment and care in urban and rural communities

National Council Statement on Introduction of Bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act

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.

National Council Joint Statement on the Change Healthcare Cyberattacks

Large scale Change Healthcare cyberattacks disrupt essential substance use and mental health services.

National Council Statement on H.R. 7545

“This bill would not only allow people living in a CCBHC demonstration state to continue to access care from a CCBHC post-demonstration, but also enable other states to more swiftly take action to expand access to CCBHCs statewide."

National Council Introduces Measurement-informed Care

Research shows that behavioral health care quality improves when clinicians repeatedly assess and provide feedback on client progress toward quantifiable measurement-based outcomes.