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National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces New Board Members

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,…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Partners with National Association of Counties to Deliver Mental Health First Aid Training to County Workforce 

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…

National Council Statement on 988 Lifeline Implementation Act

"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."

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Bestows Generous Grant to National Council for Mental Wellbeing

MacKenzie Scott has presented the National Council for Mental Wellbeing a $7 million grant to support its important work on behalf of its 3,500 members. The grant is the largest philanthropic gift the National Council has ever received.“In the midst of a pandemic, of an increase in the demand for…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing launches new guide to address alcohol and drug prevention messaging for youth

On December 1, 2021, National Council for Mental Wellbeing introduced “Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention,” a new message guide to assist youth-serving providers in their efforts to prevent substance use among young people ages 12 - 18.

Netsmart and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announce Population Health Partnership to Improve Care Coordination and Use Data to Drive Outcomes for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Netsmart and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced a strategic partnership to enhance care coordination and population health management for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and their clients.

National Council CEO Receives Award from Acacia Network

Acacia Network presented National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia with its coveted National Leadership Award.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces 2021 Advocacy Leadership Award Winners

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will recognize three extraordinary mental health and substance use treatment advocates during Hill Day at Home (October 19, 2021).

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces First Annual Mental Health First Aid USA Doctoral Student Grantees

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing announces the award of $5,000 grants to four outstanding doctoral candidates who will expand the research base for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). This is the first year MHFA Doctoral Student Grants have been awarded.

Statement from National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on New Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Grants

On July 7, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded 100 grants enabling clinics to implement or expand the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.