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Statement from Chuck Ingoglia, President & CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on President Trump’s “Mental Institutions” Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContactDrew LovejoyDrewL@TheNationalCouncil.org(304) 541-1223The National Council for Mental Wellbeing issued the following statement from Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO, in response to President Trump’s suggestion that the United States should forcibly institutionalize people with serious mental illness as a response to mass violence.Let’s be perfectly clear. The president is…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Welcomes Reyna Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACTSophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 8, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced Reyna Taylor will join the organization as vice president of public policy, effective August 19. In this role, she will lead the organization’s public policy and government affairs activities, supervise legislative…

Following Tragic Shootings in El Paso and Dayton, New Report Recommends Wide Range of Actionable Solutions to Reduce Mass Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACTSophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631Behavioral Health-based Report Recommends Communitywide Response to Mass ViolenceWASHINGTON, D.C. (August 6, 2019) – Today, the Medical Director Institute (MDI) of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing released, “Mass Violence in America: Causes, Impacts and Solutions,” a comprehensive response following recent episodes of mass…

Statement from Chuck Ingoglia, President & CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on Extension of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program

Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today applauded Congress’s vote to extend the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program through September 13. “CCBHCs are on the front lines of our national efforts to curb the opioid epidemic and halt rising…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Board of Directors has determined to support the bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act (H.R. 2482), authored by Reps. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.),…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announces New Board Members and Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased to announce the results of its recent Board election.The National Council welcomes the newly elected directors:Heather Jefferis, Oregon Council for Behavioral Health: Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA)Doyle Forrestal, Colorado Behavioral…

Walgreens Forms Unique Collaboration with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and American Pharmacists Association to Offer Mental Health First Aid Training for Pharmacists and Team Members

Contact:Jamie MondicsPhone: 202-748-8782JamieM@ThenationalCouncil.orgSpecialized training to become available for pharmacists industry-wide through Walgreens commitment to workplace wellness and the health and well-being of communities DEERFIELD, Ill. (May 1, 2019) – As the most accessible health care providers in the community, and also among the most trusted, pharmacists can play an…

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Honors Leaders in Mental Health and Addiction

Contact: Sophia Majlessi SophiaM@thenationalcouncil.org (202) 621-1631Awards of Excellence honorees celebrated at NatCon19 NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 26, 2019) – The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council) will honor 18 individuals and organizations tonight at the Gaylord Opryland Resort for the Awards of Excellence Celebration in conjunction with…

Oklahoma Senators Urged to Preserve Millions in Federal Funding to Maintain Progress Against Opioid Crisis

Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@thenationalcouncil.org(202) 621-1631Three Behavioral Health Centers Providing Essential Services to Thousands Will Lose Critical Funding Without Immediate Congressional ActionOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (March 19, 2019) – Six law enforcement leaders in Oklahoma sent letters to either U.S. senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) or James Inhofe (R-Okla.), or both, urging them to…

Statement from Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO, National Council for Mental Wellbeing On the Reintroduction of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act

Contact:Sophia MajlessiSophiaM@TheNationalCouncil.org(202) 621-1631WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2019) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is pleased the Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act (S. 824/H.R. 1767) was reintroduced today. We thank the original sponsors, Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), with Reps. Doris Matsui…