Resources

Housing Is Care: Advancing Stability Through CCBHC Partnerships

People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity often navigate two complex systems alone, behavioral health and housing, at the moment they can least afford to. The result is crisis, fragmentation and missed opportunity. Housing is Care is a practical resource developed by the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the National Council…

Bylaws of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a 501(c)(3) association and the unifying voice of organizations that deliver mental health and substance use recovery services across America. We are guided by our vision that mental wellbeing — including recovery from substance use — is a reality for everyone, everywhere. It’s…

Navigating Accreditation for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Accreditation can strengthen your clinic’s capacity, elevate service quality and drive lasting community impact. But understanding how CCBHC-specific accreditation differs from SAMHSA attestation and state certification can be a complex undertaking. Navigating Accreditation for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics is a practical toolkit developed by Third Horizon in partnership with…

Peer Recovery Support Services Policy Landscape and Analysis

Understanding peer recovery support services policy has never been more important, or more complicated. We're here to help.

CCBHC and Medicaid Housing-Related Services Crosswalk

This document presents a crosswalk of current state-level efforts related to CCBHC implementation and Medicaid coverage of HRS.

Integrating Mental Health & SUD Care in CCBHCs

Effective care for individuals and families experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUD) requires an integrated, system-wide approach. This series offers CCBHC teams foundational knowledge and practical strategies to implement co-occurring capable services across their continuum of care. Participants will gain insight into best practices for screening, assessment,…

Integrating Peer Support into the CCBHC Model

This intensive series equips CCBHC clinics with knowledge, tools, and strategies to fully integrate peer support specialists into clinical and community-based services. Drawing on the CCBHC model’s emphasis on recovery-oriented, person-centered care, participants will explore how peer roles can enhance engagement, improve outcomes, and strengthen the clinic’s connection to the…

Strengthening Data Collection & Reassessment Practices in CCBHCs

Effective data collection and reassessment of client outcomes are essential for improving quality and ensuring compliance within CCBHCs. This interactive series emphasizes workflows and best practices that strengthen foundational approaches to data collection and reassessment. Participants will explore strategies to align clinical care and data processes, increase client engagement, and…

Medical Director Institute 2024 Impact Report

This report is an overview of 2024 highlights and accomplishments of the Medical Director Institute at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The Medical Director Institute (MDI) advises National Council members on best clinical practices and develops policies and initiatives that serve member mental health and substance use treatment organizations,…

Improving Utilization of Long-acting Medications: Toward Standardized Measures

Performance Benchmarks for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Providers The use of long-acting medications (LAMs) varies dramatically across states — anywhere from 5% to 30%. What represents best practice? This groundbreaking report from the National Council Medical Director Institute provides the first-ever standardized performance measures and benchmarks to help…