National Council for Mental Wellbeing

04/17/2026

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics like the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network are transforming how people access mental health and substance use care, especially in underserved communities. Kansas has been a national leader, becoming the first state to fully embrace this model statewide, ensuring care is accessible regardless of ability to pay.

are transforming behavioral health care in Kansas, and our new CCBHC Transformation program with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is helping take that impact even further.

With support from the CCBHC Transformation project, states are building stronger behavioral health systems that meet people where they are: https://bit.ly/4csOcAv

Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers reduce emergency room use and free up law enforcement to focus on fighting crime. | Opinion

04/16/2026

Expanding access to care starts with strengthening the workforce.

We're proud to partner with Triad to support the Transformation (CCBHC-T) Workforce Accelerator, expanding the behavioral health workforce and strengthening Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics nationwide.

Learn more about Triad's partnership with CCBHC-T: https://prn.to/4cMoecB

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04/14/2026

Built on real-time data from America's leading insurers, the Mental Health Parity Index leverages in-network payer files to highlight where access and coverage breaks down and where action can drive measurable improvement.

Developed by The Kennedy Forum in collaboration with Third Horizon the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, and Ballmer Group, this tool equips stakeholders with information that helps strengthen networks and move toward quality, evidence-based solutions that work for patients, providers, and insurers alike.

04/13/2026

Addressing the workforce shortages in rural and frontier communities has been a decades-long concern. These communities have unique needs and require trusted relationships with a workforce that represents the communities it serves.

The Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) program in Alaska was initiated in 2009 by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Using a “counselor-in-every-village" approach, it was designed to provide behavioral health prevention, treatment and recovery services in rural Alaska, where communities may have 100 or fewer residents. The model has grown to a statewide strategy with a formal training curriculum, Medicaid reimbursement and solid evaluation and outcomes.

As part of the the Workforce Solutions Partnership, we're hosting the final session in our Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce series on Tuesday, April 21 to hear BHA's process of development, lessons learned and how Alaska has supported other communities by scaling this solution. Register today: https://bit.ly/45fWJ7n

04/09/2026

A special presentation on youth va**ng and other ni****ne trends will be included in this month's To***co Use Disorder Integration office hours on Tuesday, followed by an open discussion with experts from the National Behavioral Health Network and the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Register today: https://bit.ly/3Q99tru

04/08/2026

Whether you work in a school-based health center, pediatric practice or behavioral health setting, tomorrow's webinar with the Weitzman Institute will offer insight into how trauma-informed, team-based care can better support youth and families. Register to join us Thursday at 12pm ET: https://bit.ly/41mCGBF

04/07/2026

This , we celebrate our 3,200+ member organizations that are working to ensure mental health and substance use services are accessible to all.

Your work changes the world, and it's making a difference where it matters most.

04/07/2026

Here's what happened last week on Capitol Hill that could impact mental health and substance use disorder policy. Get weekly updates and advocacy opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4lIFsL0

04/01/2026

To***co use continues to disproportionately impact individuals with mental health and substance use challenges—but we can change that.

The National Behavioral Health Network for To***co & Cancer Control (NBHN) is committed to breaking the cycle of ni****ne addiction in behavioral health settings and advocating for tobacco-free environments that support full recovery and wellbeing. Join us in taking action today for ***co Day by learning more about NBHN at bhthechange.org. Together, we can create healthier, smoke-free environments for all.

03/31/2026

Only 27 more days until kicks off in Denver! Don't get FOMO–join us and 5,000+ professionals in the behavioral health field and register today: https://bit.ly/3Pzex8x

03/27/2026

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are transforming access, quality and accountability in mental health and substance use care. At , our CCBHC learning track features sessions on data analysis, compliance, collaborative care and sustainable implementation. You can explore the strategies, data-driven insights and partnerships fueling the real, measurable impact of nationwide.

Join us at NatCon to connect with leaders, gain insight into what's working and discover practices you can apply immediately: https://bit.ly/4ujtKdN

03/25/2026

Schizophrenia affects nearly 3 million people in the U.S. Despite decades of clinical progress, many still face fragmented care, limited access to services and social isolation.

With Bristol Myers Squibb, we have just released a new white paper on peer support services for people living with schizophrenia, which explores how trained peer supporters with lived experience can help close those gaps, and offers real-world insights from that are already making it work. Learn more about the white paper here: https://bit.ly/3PvNpqT