National Council for Mental Wellbeing

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on enhancing mental health support and substance use recovery across the United States. With a vision to make mental wellbeing accessible to all, they offer a range of services, including Mental Health First Aid training, which has educated over 3 million individuals to effectively respond to mental health challenges. The Council advocates for robust federal and state policies that ensure funding and innovative delivery models for mental health care, aiming to strengthen the workforce in this critical sector.

Members of the National Council, which number over 3,400 organizations, provide essential services to millions of adults and families facing mental health and substance use issues. The Council also supports professionals through consulting services and resources aimed at best practices in adolescent substance use disorder treatment. With ongoing events and insights shared through their blog and annual reports, the National Council remains at the forefront of advocating for mental health awareness and support throughout communities.