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National Council Commends Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

The Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021 was introduced today in the Senate. If passed, the bipartisan legislation would allow every state to join the innovative Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid demonstration and authorize investments in the model for current and prospective CCBHCs.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Providing Expanded Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are closing the mental health and substance use treatment gap and expanding services – including same-day access and 24/7/365 crisis care – for an estimated 1.5 million people across the country.

Mental Health First Aid USA Applauds Governors’ Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamations

Local and national mental health advocates, including Mental Health First Aid USA, from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (formerly the National Council for Behavioral Health), applaud the release of proclamations by governors across the country in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May 2021.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Welcomes Deanna Roepke as Vice President and General Manager of Mental Health First Aid USA

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to announce that Deanna Roepke has joined the organization as vice president and general manager of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA.

National Council Announces Name Change: Organization will Rebrand as National Council for Mental Wellbeing

The National Council for Behavioral Health today announced it has changed its name to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Bioré® Skincare, National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health First Aid Partner To Bring New Initiative to Address Mental Health on College Campuses

Bioré® Skincare, the beloved brand famous for its pore strips, is embarking on a new campaign in partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing by providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings on college campuses nationwide.

Statement from National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on FY 2021 SAMHSA COVID-19 Funded Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Grants

On February 4, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released grants to 134 clinics enabling them to implement comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment by becoming Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).

National Council for Mental Wellbeing President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on COVID-19 Relief and Government Funding Package

On December 21, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion spending bill that delivers $900 billion in new COVID-19 relief and $1.4 trillion to fund the federal government through September 30, 2021.

National Council President and CEO Chuck Ingoglia Commends Congress for Passage of Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act

Following bipartisan and bicameral negotiation, on December 16, Congress passed the Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act. This legislation is designed to provide aid and resources to care coordination efforts between community mental health and addiction treatment centers and local law enforcement agencies.

Mental Health and Substance Use Providers are Essential; Don’t Push Them to the Back of the Line

On November 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on their initial COVID-19 vaccine distribution recommendations.