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2021 CCBHCs and Justice Systems Report

At the request of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) National Judicial Task Force to Examine State Courts’ Response to Mental Illness (Task Force), the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (National Council) outlines examples in this report of how states and localities utilize the CCBHC model to partner with…

2022 Access to Care Survey Results

Barriers to access may complicate or delay treatment, according to the 2022 Access to Care Survey.

2022 CCBHC Impact Report

Read the impact report to see how CCBHCs are changing the mental health and substance use care landscape.

8 Innovative Devices for Overdose Prevention

Revolutionary technology is reshaping how we protect lives from drug overdoses. From cutting-edge wearables that track vital signs to smart spatial monitoring in public spaces and advanced medical implants, these innovative devices for overdose prevention offer unprecedented protection where it matters most.Our research explores eight groundbreaking devices, each tailored to…

988 Fact Sheet

988 is the easy to remember three-digit dialing code connecting people to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), where support from trained crisis counselors is available 24/7 nationwide for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis or any other emotional…

988 FCC Designation Support comments Support Template Comments

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988 Playbook for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Providers

Download Temporarily UnavailableSAMHSA, in co-sponsorship with NASMHPD, convened with national partners across critical working sectors involved with 988 to help advance 988 planning efforts at the state and local levels. These national-level meetings brought together states, territories, and tribes; crisis contact centers; public safety answering points; and behavioral health providers…

988: Reaching Its Full Potential

Establishment of the 988 number is an important transition from the current 10-digit number of the Lifeline. It serves as the point of entry – the front door – to a larger continuum of care. But it is just the beginning; work must continue to build out a broader crisis…

A Communication Pathway for Providers

A Value-based Payment Model for Comprehensive SUD Care

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Alliance for Addiction Payment Reform, introduces a transformative approach to funding substance use disorder (SUD) treatment that moves beyond traditional fee-for-service limitations. The Addiction Recovery Medical Home Alternative Payment Model (ARMH-APM) provides a flexible framework designed to fully support essential SUD…