National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The National Council membership includes 3400+ providers of mental health and wellness and addiction recovery services across the country, from the most densely populated urban centers to the most rural outposts and every community in between. National Council members provide everything from 24/7/365 mental health and addiction crisis support services, inpatient psychiatric and addiction services, outpatient services that range from a conventional hour therapy appointment to multiple-hour intensive therapies, short and long-term residential services, case management, social services support, job coaching and housing services.
Partnering with NAA – Initial Purpose and Goals
- Encourage NAA member executives and staff to increase their knowledge and comfort levels with addressing challenges and recovery around mental health and addiction
- Train NAA members, especially on-site teams, on the intersection of mental health, substance use challenges and recovery when interacting with their residents
- Educate and facilitate local supports around recognizing, understanding and finding help around trauma and traumatic events
Mental Health First Aid Training Programs
The National Council’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program is widely viewed across North America as the premier mental health awareness training for individuals and corporations eager to provide lay-person support to family, friends, and co-workers in emotional distress. MHFA is a course that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The National Council has trained more than 2.6 million individuals through this program, which has been officially recognized by the U.S. Senate.