National Council for Mental Wellbeing

11/25/2025

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Relias and industry experts will dive into the Relias 2025 Technology in Healthcare Report, unpacking key findings and exploring actionable strategies to build a more resilient, tech-enabled health care organization. Learn how health care leaders are leveraging technology to drive innovation, improve efficiency and strengthen workforce resilience in 2025 and beyond: https://bit.ly/47ZzbFu

Join us December 2 at 2 PM ET as we discuss strategies to:

⏺ Identify the top 3 technology risks and opportunities for healthcare organizations in 2026.
⏺ Connect emerging tools like and to measurable workforce and quality outcomes.
⏺ Strengthen learning, performance, compliance, quality, and recruiting through a single, resilient framework.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3Lx7hrn

11/24/2025

Here's what happened last week that could impact mental health and substance use disorder policy. Sign up to get weekly updates and advocacy opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4r0JKj7

11/24/2025

Kaiser Permanente and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with state advisors Metropolitan State University of Denver and Resilient Georgia, are proud to recognize the 2024-2025 Accelerator Pre-master's Fellowship Program graduates. This program helped expand access to mental health care by supporting master's students in their final year as they prepare to enter the field as mental health and substance use treatment clinicians.

"I am excited to go into my field and continue to be a trailblazer for those who come after, make a difference in my community regarding mental health, and be able to continue to break the intergenerational trauma. ¡Sí se puede!" - Yaquelin Vergara, MSW,LSW

Congratulations to the Colorado fellows: Aleah Harris, Anaica Aritus, Avelynn Mitra, Brian Jimenez Fraile, Chelsea Kaban, Cheyenne Calderon, Clare Roca, Deanna Knight, Jennifer Rivera, Kamina Gates, Mary Benavidez, Michael Lopez, Monica Rodriguez, Rani Ellison, Victoria Fobes and Yaquelin Vergara.

Congratulations to the Georgia fellows: Arianna Maldonado, Brandon Booker, Brenna Smith, Chayce Gunn, Christina Aresty, Hollicia Kemzan, Joya Hicks, Kaylah-Ryan Keitt, La’Tecia Ammons, LaTosma McGhee, Malisha Mishoe, Ricia Cooks, Sashana Rowe-Harriott and Zariah Shaw.

Congratulations to all the Accelerator fellows on earning your master's degree and completing the Accelerator fellowship. We wish you the best of luck on your professional journey and can't wait to see the impact you'll make on the wellbeing of communities across the country!

11/21/2025

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) have launched a multistate pilot to strengthen , supported by a historic investment from Ballmer Group Philanthropy. This initiative will equip three states–Illinois, Kansas and Michigan–with the technical assistance needed to ensure more people can access high-quality mental health and substance use services, no matter their ability to pay. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ix8L1D

The National Council of Mental Wellbeing and NASMHPD announce a multistate project to improve access to behavioral health care services.

11/20/2025

Rising demand, burnout and systemic barriers are stretching the behavioral health workforce thin, but meaningful solutions are starting to take shape. In yesterday's episode of , Joe Lee, president and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, sits down with National Council president and CEO Chuck Ingoglia to explore what's working and what's next. Tune in to hear one of the field's leading voices break down the strategies that are strengthening today's workforce and shaping the future of care: https://bit.ly/3LQXc95 (Or listen in on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4890v2T)

11/19/2025

Long-acting medications (LAMs) remain dramatically underused in mental health and substance use treatment, not because clinicians lack knowledge, but because they lack standardized measures to guide improvement. The latest report from our Medical Director Institute, "Improving Utilization of Long-acting Medications: Toward Standardized Measures," provides specific, actionable benchmarks for LAM use for psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.

Start implementing these benchmarks in your practice today: https://bit.ly/48nJtPG

11/17/2025

Here's what happened last week that could impact mental health and substance use disorder policy. Get weekly updates and advocacy opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4r0JKj7

11/14/2025

Peer support professionals are transforming behavioral health through their lived experience, empathy and unwavering advocacy. Our latest blog highlights powerful insights from our Act With Hope webinar series, where peer support experts shared concrete strategies for strengthening this vital role: https://bit.ly/3K3isI4

What strategies have you found most effective in peer support work?

Peer support professionals discuss strategies to strengthen peer support in recovery, grief processing, clinical integration and remote work.

11/11/2025

As we reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans this , we also recognize the ongoing work of individuals like former National Council COO Jeannie Campbell. With over two decades of service in the U.S. Navy, Jeannie continues to lead efforts in supporting those affected by mental health and substance use challenges while enjoying her retirement.

Through the Jeannie Campbell Legacy Scholarship, one U.S. veteran or active duty service member will receive a full registration to NatCon in Denver from April 27-29, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to engage with transformative resources that support mental wellness and professional development. Join us in supporting those who have served our country by ensuring they have access to the high-quality mental health care they deserve: https://bit.ly/47GJ8pV

11/07/2025

The journey to clinical licensure can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way. The National Mental Health Workforce Acceleration Collaborative, funded by and developed in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, is a proven model to support your professional growth and success. Learn more and submit your application by Sunday, Nov. 16: https://bit.ly/3Ltmb23

11/06/2025

Accessing quality mental health care shouldn't take a legal fight — but for Cover My Mental Health president Joe Feldman, it did. When his child was denied coverage for needed treatment, he took on the insurance company and won. Now, he's helping others do the same. Watch this episode of Wellbeing Wednesdays to learn how to fight insurance denials, understand parity laws and access the care your family deserves: https://bit.ly/4nJOIho

11/05/2025

The National Association of Community Health Centers is hosting an exciting Community of Practice for CHC staff to learn about the various pathways to partnering with a and understanding the scope of services to coordinate care and develop referral workflows. Designed for CHC and CCBHC staff (including leadership, administrative, medical, and mental health care providers), this opportunity will consist of six virtual sessions and engage participants in designing a personal project to support creating or enhancing a partnership between local CCBHC and CHC providers. Submit your application by Monday, Nov. 10: https://bit.ly/3LmYCYM