National Council for Mental Wellbeing

08/12/2025

08/10/2025

On the second Tuesday of each month, the National Behavioral Health Network for To***co & Cancer Control hosts a discussion on how to enhance collaboration between public health, mental health and substance use organizations. Register for Tuesday's session to learn how you can engage in peer-to-peer learning, share insights and strategies and gain access to individualized tools and resources: https://bit.ly/4likAJX

Do you want to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with mental health and substance use organizations to address tobacco-related disparities? Join us on the second Tuesday of every month from 2:30 – 3:30 pm ET for our monthly “To***co Use Disorder Integration Office Hours” series to eng...

08/08/2025

Youth mental health needs are growing, and schools are becoming critical access points for care. This Tuesday, explore how telehealth can transform behavioral health access in school settings. Featuring insights from School-Based Health Alliance, a statewide initiative serving 100+ schools, this webinar is ideal for school staff, health center teams and mental health professionals. Register now to discover practical solutions for supporting students where they are: https://bit.ly/45vA7is

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and the School-Based Health Alliance Aug. 12, 2025, 3-4 p.m. ET, for Virtual Support, Real Impact: Implementing Integrated Telebehavioral Health in Schools and School-based Health Centers. As youth mental health needs continue to grow, sc...

08/07/2025

With lawmakers returning to their districts, it's a great time to get to know them, even connect with them in person. Read more from National Council president and CEO Chuck Ingoglia on the importance of advocacy, especially during the summer: https://bit.ly/4fL3fXP

Now is the time to let lawmakers know how important it is to fund programs for mental health and substance use care.

08/05/2025

08/04/2025

Join us next Monday at 1pm ET to explore the critical connection between nutrition and mental health. Panelists from the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) will review strategies to address nutrition-related conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, as part of integrated care and prevention efforts. Register today: https://bit.ly/455BMwg

08/01/2025

After burning out and leaving the mental health field, Zach Mildren shares his experience returning to the work with clearer boundaries and a healthier perspective on our blog: https://bit.ly/4feihom

Zach is a Candidate Ambassador for the National Mental Health Workforce Acceleration Collaborative, a National Council program funded by Kaiser Permanente. This innovative program addresses the mental health workforce shortage by supporting candidates as they pursue professional licensure, increasing the number of licensed clinicians available to serve clients across the country.

07/31/2025

Strong communities start with mental wellbeing. When you donate to the National Council, you help bring critical services and solutions to the people and places that need them most. Join us in building healthier communities: https://bit.ly/45cJOC2

07/27/2025

Transitioning from military service to civilian life is a journey unlike any other. For veterans, it’s not just about finding a new routine; it’s about finding a new identity, a new community and new ways to manage the unique challenges they’ve faced. These often include mental health challenges, substance use, and the complex interplay between the two. https://bit.ly/3IsLArd

Effective treatment and recovery must address the particular challenges veterans face by prioritizing identity reconstruction.

07/25/2025

Whether you are an individual looking to invest in your career development or an organization looking to train your middle management staff, our 30-hour virtual or in-person Middle Management Academy has more than two decades of experience providing industry-specific leadership trainings to build strong health care leaders and even stronger organizations.

The next session begins August 28. Don't miss this opportunity to help you lead more effectively—register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4maW5xL

07/22/2025

How do we sustain community relationships and provide access to life-saving services with limited financial, human, institutional, legislative and social capital? Join us on Thursday to hear directly from experts in the field about their strategies for preventing overdose and supporting people who use drugs (PWUD), focusing on approaches that work within limited resources.

Panelists Tracie M. Gardner (National Black Harm Reduction Network-NBHRN), Emily Winkelstein (National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Mark Jenkins (Connecticut Harm Reduction Alliance - CTHRA), and moderator Anne Siegler (Resolve to Save Lives) will explore creative and effective solutions that community-based organizations and health departments can employ to support the provision of overdose prevention services to PWUD in resource-constrained environments. Register today: https://bit.ly/4lDd243

07/21/2025

In the latest episode of our series, Shauna Reitmeier of Alluma and Vera Sansone of CPC Integrated Health explained how the model works and how they're transforming mental health and substance use care access across the country. Find last episode's recap and register for this Wednesday's follow-up conversation with Lauren Moyer of Compass Health Network and Kyle Kessler of the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, Inc. here: https://bit.ly/4eXzv9w