The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has provided tremendous help, but there's more we can do to raise awareness about 988 & ensure that this vital service has the resources it needs. Grateful to the The White House & HHS.gov for the updates to the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention Plan.

Looking forward to an insightful conversation with Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D. Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon today at #NatCon24 .

We are thrilled to host Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D. at #NatCon24 ! Don't miss 'Addressing the Behavioral Health Care Needs of the Nation' in Hall 1 at 10am on Tuesday.

So many National Council for Mental Wellbeing members are paving the way to change through innovative new approaches, and #NatCon24 is our chance to highlight their great work and learn from each other. Read more about this year's event: bit.ly/43uN5LT #mentalhealth #substanceusecare

Thank you to the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus (Senator Alex Padilla, Rep. Tony Cárdenas, Senator Thom Tillis, Jessica Rosenworcel & Secretary Xavier Becerra) for leading efforts with the The FCC to ensure 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline callers are connected to the nearest crisis center. Learn more: bit.ly/3x3Lqkr

Less than 4 weeks away until #NatCon24 , the largest conference in #mentalhealth and #substanceusetreatment ! Register by April 1 to take advantage of the standard registration rate: bit.ly/43pkKGG

#AI may be relatively new, but it already is having a dramatic impact on the delivery of care for some National Council for Mental Wellbeing members by supplementing and supporting the work of employees. My thoughts on LinkedIn: bit.ly/3wOcR1f

How is #AI being used in behavioral health care & to what degree can it augment the important work we do? At our latest #WellbeingWednesdays episode, we'll demystify AI & explore its potential in the delivery of #mentalhealth and #substanceusecare : bit.ly/3wJ9d8W

H.R. 7545 would not only allow people living in a #CCBHC demonstration state to continue to access care from a CCBHC post-demonstration, but also enable other states to more swiftly expand access to CCBHCs statewide. Thank you Rep. Doris Matsui & Larry Bucshon, MD for your leadership.

The #NatCon24 workforce learning track includes sessions like 'Breaking Down the Therapist Shortage Crisis' and 'Staff Retention: Myths Versus Reality.' Find more sessions like these here: bit.ly/3uI3rUE

Meeting people where they are is critical to promoting individuals' recovery journeys. #Medicare beneficiaries deserve access to substance use care and treatment when and where they need it. #Medicare 4SUD

Substance use challenges don't care what health care coverage you have, which is why we need to prioritize closing the #Medicare coverage gap that prevents millions of people from accessing comprehensive, community-based care and treatment. #Medicare 4SUD

While creating the #StartWithHope campaign with Ad Council, Shatterproof, & CDC, we discovered how few substance use treatment programs there are for Black individuals. #AccessToCare remains a massive hurdle for many Black Americans. bit.ly/494NAhR

#Alcoholusedisorder is the most common SUD, with 29.5 million people qualifying as having an AUD in the past year. Yet according to the 2022 #NSDUH report, only 2.1% received medication-assisted treatment. Alcohol use disorder requires greater attention. bit.ly/42eODZL

The crisis services learning track at #NatCon24 will equip you with the knowledge to implement or enhance crisis services in your community. Preview the curriculum and browse the agenda by learning track here: bit.ly/3S8UMlH

Employers recognize the critical role #mentalhealth plays in driving personal and organizational success. Prioritizing #employeementalhealth is good for business. bit.ly/47PbXi7 #MHFAatWork

Integrating care for behavioral health with primary care is long overdue. Thank you @cmsgov for announcing the launch of the state-based IBH model, which will provide resources to achieve whole-person health care to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. bit.ly/48ZgvDj

We may not be as far along as we'd like to be as a nation—there is still so much to learn—but these truths remain: There is power in perseverance. And there is hope in numbers. #MLKDay2024

In this newly formed position, Philip Rutherford will expand National Council for Mental Wellbeing's impact in addressing the quality, effectiveness, accessibility and affordability of substance use programs and treatment options for those our members serve. Welcome to the team, Philip!

Vice President for Mental Health First Aid Tramaine EL-Amin stopped by Good Day LA to share how MHFA can help adults support the youth and teens in their own communities. Watch the full clip here: bit.ly/3TOhrpX