National Council for Mental Wellbeing

08/07/2026

Your creativity could help someone feel less alone.

We're inviting young adults ages 18–25 to share their perspectives on loneliness, connection, and hope through art, video, poetry, writing, music, or another creative format.

Selected submissions will receive one-year subscriptions to Calm and Headspace, swag, and the opportunity to be featured across Kaiser Permanente page, SecondMuse, and Headstream channels.

Deadline is this Wednesday, Aug. 12. Submit your creative work here: https://bit.ly/4xMN5VF

08/07/2026

The stickers say it all. We love — and so do David de Voursney, director of SAMHSA's Division of Community Behavioral Health; Liz Remillard, senior advisor on CCBHCs at the National Council; and Dr. Timothy Westlake, SAMHSA chief of staff and nominee to lead the agency. Liz and other National Council staff attended a meeting earlier this week for state officials at SAMHSA HQ.

08/06/2026

In the latest episode of The State of Mental Wellbeing, Kevin Trippett shares how becoming a made it possible to expand care coordination, a critical role that helps connect people to the services and supports they need.

Sometimes the biggest transformation isn't just adding services–it's making sure people can access them.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4z0QL7x
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4hk9UuF
Or tune in on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4wKQd3W

08/04/2026

Every person deserves access to timely, high-quality mental health and substance use care.

Released today, the new 2026 CCBHC Impact Report highlights how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics continue to expand access to mental health and substance use care, strengthen communities and improve lives across the country.

For more than a decade, have helped redefine what's possible in behavioral health care by providing comprehensive, person-centered services regardless of a person's ability to pay.

The report showcases the measurable impact of that investment and why continuing to expand the model matters. Read more about the report here: https://bit.ly/4yUgFcS

08/03/2026

People experiencing homelessness often navigate disconnected care, co-occurring behavioral and physical health needs and significant challenges with consistent treatment.

Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and the Primary Care Development Corporation this Wednesday to explore what it looks like to turn disconnected care into coordinated, real-world support for recovery. Register today:

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/31/2026

Executive strategy only moves as far as your middle managers can carry it. That's why we built the Middle Management Academy: 25+ years of helping behavioral health organizations turn vision into results. Interested in bringing the training to your team? Let's talk: https://bit.ly/4e50dN9

07/30/2026

When states, managed care organizations and aren't aligned, the consequences are real: fragmented care, administrative inefficiencies and missed opportunities to improve outcomes for people with behavioral health needs.

CCBHC & Managed Care Collaboration: A Guidebook for State and Managed Care Leaders, published by the National Council, outlines six practical strategies to help states and MCOs strengthen collaboration and unlock the full potential of the CCBHC model from clarifying roles and responsibilities to investing in data sharing and financial sustainability.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/44RBcBl

A new guide developed with input from state leaders, health plans and practitioners outlines a path to improve behavioral health outcomes

07/29/2026

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

07/29/2026

Some of our favorite conversations deserve another listen.

We're bringing back this conversation with Nzinga A. Harrison, MD, who shares a thoughtful perspective on recovery, community support and how technology can help strengthen the relationships that make healing possible.

Watch The State of Mental Wellbeing episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4c6fiOs
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3TgfIvr
Tune in on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4h3uv6u

07/29/2026

At , Amy Kanouse of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spoke about the importance of sustaining and expanding the model, particularly for clinics serving rural communities. She emphasized the importance of telling the CCBHC story by sharing its impact, demonstrating its value and preparing for future expansion opportunities.

By identifying opportunities now and preparing for future growth, states can build on the progress already made and continue expanding access to mental health and substance use care where it's needed most.

Learn more about the CCBHC Transformation initiative: https://bit.ly/4gmleG0