Our Work

On behalf of our more than 3,400 members and the millions of people they serve, we are fighting for a stronger, better-funded, more integrated approach to mental health and substance use care. 

Consulting

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing Consulting Team is your partner in change and committed to supporting excellence across the field.

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  • Focus Areas

    Follow our work in the news; learn more about our virtual and in-person events; and visit our blog to gain insight into the state of the field, new treatment trends and opportunities for organizational excellence.

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    • Mental Health First Aid

    Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training program that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

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    Public Policy

    We advocate for federal and state funding, new and innovative care delivery and payment models, and a strong mental health and substance use treatment workforce.

    Public Policy
    • Workforce Solutions Jam | Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Training the Allied Workforce
      Feb 17, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

      Join us in February for Training the Allied Workforce. As behavioral health systems grapple with persistent workforce shortages and growing demand, many organizations are rethinking who delivers care and how. In the second installment of this four‑part series, we’ll explore innovative ways to equip frontline workers…

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    • Middle Management Academy: February National Training
      Feb 19, 12:00 pm – Mar 12, 5:00 pm

      National Council’s Middle Management Academy helps behavioral health’s best and brightest reach their maximum leadership potential through hands-on learning. This popular and proven training is the only one of its kind — you can’t find a management course tailored for mental health and substance use treatment professionals anywhere else.

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    • Older Adults Behavioral Health Services
      Feb 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

      Don’t miss the final session of our Ask the Expert Series on Older Adult Behavioral Health Services! Join us as we explore best practices for expanding and enhancing services for older adults within your CCBHC. Matthew Spencer, Chief Clinical Officer at GRAND Mental Health, will share practical strategies to strengthen…

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