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: Bridging the Gap – Advancing a Diverse and Resilient Workforce for SUD Treatment
      Jan 21, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

      The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment landscape is facing an unprecedented workforce crisis. Recent data from Health Resources and Services Administration predicts the demand for addiction counselors will increase by 62%, while the supply is expected to decrease by 13%. The stark reality is that current workforce capacity can only…

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    • Integrating Care: MOUD and Infectious Disease
      Jan 29, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

      Due to the opioid epidemic, over 2.5 million adults in the U.S. have opioid use disorder (OUD), yet only 25% of those who need treatment receive recommended medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Alongside the rising rates of OUD, there has been an increase in infectious diseases such as HIV,…

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    • Population-specific Services for Native Spanish Speakers
      Feb 5, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

      Over the course of four webinars, the Population-specific Services Learning and Action series will focus on increasing awareness of how specific populations are currently being served in CCBHCs, highlight strategies that support community outreach and engagement, and identify strategies that support care coordination and improve health outcomes. The populations of…

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