Equity

As we continue to grapple with the overwhelming aspects of an international pandemic, people across our nation have raised their voice to demand change around systemic racism and its devastating effects.  

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing acknowledges that many institutions throughout our country were founded upon and continue to perpetuate systemic racism. Our health care system, including mental health and substance use treatment, is rife with examples of these inequities – particularly with regard to health care access.

We must address the persistent health disparities rooted in systemic racism to improve individual and community health. As an organization, we are committed to raising awareness about health care inequities and providing support to our members as they tackle these issues.

The National Council has compiled webinars, tools and other resources with the most up-to-date materials available to support you in addressing racial inequities and the associated stigmas that lead to mental health and substance use treatment disparities, and to ensure you have the tools to support your patients and providers.

  • Addressing Health Equity and Racial Justice

    As we continue to grapple with the overwhelming aspects of an international pandemic, people across our nation have taken to the streets, staff meetings and boardrooms to demand change around systemic racism and its devastating effects. The National Council acknowledges that many of the institutions throughout our country were founded…

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Events

Structural & Systemic Biases – SJLA Learning Series May 2022
May 16 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Featured Presenter: Dr. Portia Newman, Chartis Just Health Collective This webinar will center around the topic of bias, discrimination, and stigma at the personal, organizational, and community levels. We will discuss how conscious and unconscious biases shape our daily thoughts and actions, and how bias paired with power creates…

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Foundations of Social Justice and Organizational Change – The Social Justice Leadership Academy Learning Series April 2022
April 25 | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Join us for the first SJLA Learning Series event as we discuss empowering healthcare professionals to better understand their own role in facilitating change and supporting the advancement of health equity within a broader context of community diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We will hear from Jeanne Supin, CEO of…

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CoE Office Hour: Understanding Black & African American Experiences in Mental Health and Substance Use Services
February 17 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Despite recent progress, structural racism and discrimination continue to negatively impact the mental wellbeing of Black and African American individuals and communities. A myriad of disparities including lack of access to adequate mental health and substance use treatment services continue to take their toll.   As we celebrate Black History Month, the…

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CoE Office Hour: Understand Health Inequities, Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health within Integrated Care Settings
December 16, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Due to the far-reaching effects of structural racism and other forms of discrimination, many communities of color and other historically marginalized groups experience unique conditions where they live, learn, work and play. These social determinants of health affect people’s health and quality of life.   Integrated care settings play a critical role in advancing equitable health outcomes by extending comprehensive and whole-person care to those most…

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