National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Founded in 1969, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of nearly 3,500 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.

They are the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, a 501(c)(3) association and the unifying voice of organizations that deliver mental health and substance use services in America.

Vision:
They are guided by their vision that mental wellbeing - including recovery from substance use - is a reality for everyone, everywhere. It’s who they are. It’s what they do.

Values:
It’s not enough to just go through the motions. At the National Council, they live their values. They are the shared foundation of their culture, and they drive their every action.
Have a Bias to Action - They discuss, plan and DO! Shape the Future - What they do as individuals positively affects their future. Be a Team Player - They know they are greater together than they are alone. Be Curious - They seek out new ideas and challenges. Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - All voices are heard. All beliefs are honored. They lead with empathy.