Every day and in communities across the country, we are fighting to connect more people to the mental health and substance use treatment they deserve. 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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Partner Perspectives: Up to the Test? Examining Alternate Pathways to LicensureApr 25, 2025
We are experiencing a severe and sustained mental health workforce shortage in the United States. (“Shortage” probably doesn’t carry enough of a negative connotation, frankly; the Health Resources and Services Administration [HRSA] prefers the word “crisis.”) And on the current trajectory, it’s likely to get worse,…
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NatCon25 Award Winner Spotlight: Miracle AkorthaApr 25, 2025
Each year at NatCon, we recognize and celebrate individuals who are making a positive and permanent impact in their community. This year, we are proud to present a Peer Specialist of the Year Award to Miracle Akortha, PSS, MHPS, CFP, a peer specialist supervisor…