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National Council Introduces Measurement-informed CareFeb 26, 2024
Research shows that behavioral health care quality improves when clinicians repeatedly assess and provide feedback on client progress toward quantifiable measurement-based outcomes.
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Statement from the National Council on Rosalynn Carter’s PassingNov 20, 2023
In union with our 3,400 member agencies, we mourn the loss of a true champion of those living with mental health challenges and the organizations dedicated to serving them.
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National Council Applauds Senate Finance Committee’s Advancement of Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders ActNov 8, 2023
Statement in response to the Senate Committee on Finance’s unanimous advancement of the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act.
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A Vision for the Future of Mental Health and Substance Use Care Through CCBHCsOct 4, 2023
The National Council today published a first-of-its-kind resource for organizations and states working to leverage the CCBHC model.
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New Study: Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Will Negatively Impact SocietyApr 25, 2023
Without public policy changes, provider organizations won’t be able to meet the demand for mental health or substance use treatment and care.
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2022 Annual Member Insights ReportDec 8, 2022
Access our new and enhanced 2022 Annual Member Insights Report to gain new insight into community treatment services.
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Names Mohini Venkatesh Chief of StaffOct 20, 2022
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced the appointment of Mohini Venkatesh, MPH, as its first-ever chief of staff.
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces New Board MembersJul 6, 2022
The National Council welcomes our newly elected Directors:Region 4 [AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN]Laureen Pagel, CEO, Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare (Yulee, Fla.) Region 5 [IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI]Grace Hong Duffin, President and CEO, Kenneth Young Center (Elk Grove Village, IL.) Region 7 [IA, KS, MO,…
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Partners with National Association of Counties to Deliver Mental Health First Aid Training to County WorkforceJun 1, 2022
WASHINGTON – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced a new partnership to make Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training available to county employees across the country. MHFA at Work is a skills-based training that teaches participants…
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National Council Statement on 988 Lifeline Implementation ActMar 17, 2022
"Adopting 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a transformative moment for America. It is a promise that anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis will be quickly connected to high-quality care in their community. To fulfill this promise, we need to bolster the capacity and coordination capabilities of our crisis care system in a comprehensive and sustainable way."