Email UpdatesTraining and Events Calendar
The Academy Training and Events calendar is an easy-to-use resource for healthcare professionals across all settings of care and specialties looking for educational opportunities to further their knowledge of integrating behavioral health with primary care. Some training opportunities are available as in-person meetings while others are conducted via live webinar. Opportunities are updated weekly, and the “filter” function can be used to search fields such as event type, location (virtual or in-person), CE/CME availability, and topic. Opportunities are identified from federal agencies and non-federal organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and member associations conducting work in behavioral health integration.
June
Older Adults face unique challenges across many domains of daily life. Although this can be a time of hope and joy, challenges related to...
Older Adults face unique challenges across many domains of daily life. Although this can be a time of hope and joy, challenges related to natural physical aging processes and health, changes in roles, relationships with family and friends, loss of loved ones and more can also make this stage of life a complicated time. This can be compounded further by mental health and substance use challenges, especially for those with complex mental health conditions (such as severe mental illness or SMI) and comorbid health conditions. Given these challenges, older adults can benefit from specialized supports and resources, especially when in crisis. This webinar, hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, will focus on both individual and systemic approaches to help support older adults.Participants will learn:Understanding crisis response for older adults experiencing grief and loss.Tools individuals can use to support older adult communities experiencing loss, grief, compassion fatigue and burnout.About how some states have created successful and strong partnerships including between providers, state agencies and Medicaid.About the critical role of peer support for older adults.
June 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST
Webinars
Health Disparities, Mental Health
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
June
In 2025, behavioral health leaders face a perfect storm: workforce shortages, rising administrative burden, increased client demand, and a...
In 2025, behavioral health leaders face a perfect storm: workforce shortages, rising administrative burden, increased client demand, and a fast-changing tech landscape. So what’s next—and how can behavioral health organizations stay ahead?Join experts Dr. Denny Morrison and Dr. Joe Parks and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for a forward-looking conversation on the top trends shaping behavioral health over the next decade.This webinar will explore:How AI, digital therapeutics, and immersive tech are changing care delivery.Strategies for navigating reimbursement, documentation, and workforce challenges.The rise of integrated care and measurement-based models.What behavioral health leaders need to prioritize now to prepare for what’s coming.
June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Policy & Financing, Technology & Innovation
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
June
The urgency of preparing current professionals to meet this growing need has never been greater. National Center for Health Workforce Analysis...
The urgency of preparing current professionals to meet this growing need has never been greater. National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA) projections have found that substantial shortages are projected across key roles—including mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, and social workers—by 2037. These shortages are driven not only by increased demand, but also by burnout, limited scopes of practice, and gaps in ongoing training. This month’s Workforce Solutions Jam, hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, will spotlight how higher education institutions are innovating to close workforce readiness gaps and ensure that current professionals are equipped, supported, and retained to meet increasingly complex care needs. Panelists from leading universities will share real-world examples of how they are aligning academic programs with workforce realities, expanding access to continuing education, and partnering with employers to strengthen the behavioral health pipeline.Key highlights of this webinar include:Explore strategies for upskilling existing professionals to meet emerging and evolving demands in behavioral health care.Understand how academic programs are partnering with employers to align training with real-world needs and expectations.Learn about innovative models for continuing education and professional development that support retention and career growth.
June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Webinars
Workforce
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
June
Join Kari A. Stephens, PhD and Dr. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD of the University of Washington for a dynamic session exploring cutting-edge strategies to...
Join Kari A. Stephens, PhD and Dr. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD of the University of Washington for a dynamic session exploring cutting-edge strategies to meet the growing demand for behavioral health support in primary care settings. Dr. Stephens, a practicing clinical psychologist and Vice Chair of Research in Family Medicine, will discuss how digital tools can help address workforce constraints and enhance care quality. Dr. Ratzliff, a psychiatrist, Professor, and Vice Chair for Faculty Development in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will share insights from the NIH HEAL-funded CHAMP (Collaborating to Heal Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Care) trial, highlighting Collaborative Care approaches to treating co-occurring mental health and opioid use disorders. The session will also include an opportunity to engage with both presenters during a live Q&A.
June 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Technology & Innovation, Workforce
Government Agency
Virtual
No
June
From 2018 - 2024, the Delta Center for a Thriving Safety Net invested in partnerships between state primary care associations and behavioral health...
From 2018 - 2024, the Delta Center for a Thriving Safety Net invested in partnerships between state primary care associations and behavioral health associations to advance policy and practice change for a better integrated system of care. The National Association of Community Health Centers and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will host a webinar showcasing best practices and lessons learned in forging sustainable, effective partnerships throughout the Delta Center Initiative.
June 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Policy & Financing
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
June
Staff at nonprofit organizations are facing change, stress, and conflict on multiple levels. This is the fourth session of a four-part series, which...
Staff at nonprofit organizations are facing change, stress, and conflict on multiple levels. This is the fourth session of a four-part series, which will equip leaders and supervisors with foundational knowledge and skills to help their teams manage uncertainty and interpersonal conflict so they can create a healthy and resilient organizational culture. To empower their staff, participants will learn about core strategies and tactics that are based in brain science research and trauma-informed approaches.Presenters will address topics including increasing accountability, managing conflict, having crucial conversations, nurturing relationships, and achieving excellence.
June 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST
Webinars
Workforce
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
June
Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Serious Mental Illness Training and Technical Assistance Center (SMI TTAC) for a webinar focused on...
Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Serious Mental Illness Training and Technical Assistance Center (SMI TTAC) for a webinar focused on peer support during care transitions for those experiencing serious mental illness (SMI). The webinar will provide a specialized focus on how care transitions (such as inpatient hospitalization/residential settings to outpatient treatment or community) can utilize the peer workforce to increase positive outcomes for those experiencing SMI. Content will include presentation examples from states/providers who’ve successfully integrated peers into care transitions. This webinar is intended for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Administrators, Care Providers, Case Managers, Peer Recovery Workers, and other program staff who have direct contact with individuals with SMI, but any interested individuals are welcome to attend!
June 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Webinars
Mental Health, Workforce
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
July
The National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a virtual public...
The National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a virtual public workshop on July 1-2 to explore the role of health policies in shaping mental health and substance use disorder (MHSUD) outcomes, especially in communities with limited access to care. Speakers will discuss the potential of telehealth and other health policy strategies to improve care coordination and service delivery, focusing on areas such as housing support, economic assistance, and community-based interventions.Learn more on the event page.
July 1 @ all-day
Workshops
Health Disparities, Mental Health, Policy & Financing, Substance Use, Technology & Innovation
Professional Association
Virtual
No
July
The National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a virtual public...
The National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will host a virtual public workshop on July 1-2 to explore the role of health policies in shaping mental health and substance use disorder (MHSUD) outcomes, especially in communities with limited access to care. Speakers will discuss the potential of telehealth and other health policy strategies to improve care coordination and service delivery, focusing on areas such as housing support, economic assistance, and community-based interventions.Learn more on the event page.
July 2 @ all-day
July
This session is part of the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development's (NAHEWD's) national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD:...
This session is part of the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development's (NAHEWD's) national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series will highlight various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV.In this session, the speaker will review current guidelines and evidence for long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine in people with opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as emerging evidence and best practices around direct-to-inject buprenorphine initiation.Learning Objectives:Counsel patients about options for LAI buprenorphine.Understand when and how to connect patients to direct-to-inject buprenorphine as a novel method for buprenorphine initiation.Identify strategies your clinics/settings can use to implement LAI buprenorphine.
July 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Webinars
Substance Use
Professional Association
Virtual
No
July
Substance use contributes to a range of complex public health challenges. While synthetic opioids remain central to the overdose crisis, deaths...
Substance use contributes to a range of complex public health challenges. While synthetic opioids remain central to the overdose crisis, deaths related to stimulants and alcohol are escalating. Beyond these medical concerns, the broader ripple effects are often overlooked, particularly the role of substance use in child neglect, family disruption and interpersonal violence. In today’s fragmented systems, these impacts are frequently addressed in silos, leading to gaps in care and missed opportunities for prevention and interventionThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing, with support from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the Opioid Response Network, has developed a dynamic, four-part, interactive series for behavioral health providers and system leaders. The series explores the current fragmented landscape of substance use care and envisions an innovative, fully integrated future. Each session dives into one key sector, including health care, child welfare and schools, highlighting real-world challenges, cross-system opportunities and forward-thinking strategies to create a unified continuum of care that meets individuals and families where they are. A certificate of completion will be provided for attending the entire series.Session 2 will discuss the critical role schools play in prevention, early detection, and wraparound support for students impacted by familial or personal substance use, and explore partnerships that break down referral barriers.
July 14 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Substance Use
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
August
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2019, only 10% of adults in the U.S with any substance use...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2019, only 10% of adults in the U.S with any substance use disorder (SUD) received treatment in part because effective evidence-based treatments for SUDs can be difficult to access in many communities. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) help address this issue, delivering easily accessible outpatient behavioral health care and SUD treatment through activities including expanded operating hours, same-day appointments, outreach to sidelined populations and moving service delivery beyond clinic walls to reach people in their homes and in the community.GRAND Mental Health operates 31 clinics and the largest residential substance use treatment center in Oklahoma. By creating immediate access to quality care in the least restrictive environments, GRAND saw 30,000 clients statewide in 2024 and a 93.1% reduction in SUD-related hospitalizations in 2021.In this webinar, hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD), attendees will:Discuss the value of the CCBHC model in delivering MOUD services and sustaining OUD treatment.Describe the successful programmatic and service delivery attributes of a CCBHC Crisis Center that focuses on SUD and a collaboration between a CCBHC and residential SUD treatment facility.Outline how CCBHCs implement evaluation processes, including tracking service models and utilizing data.
August 14 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Substance Use
Professional Association
Virtual
No
August
Substance use contributes to a range of complex public health challenges. While synthetic opioids remain central to the overdose crisis, deaths...
Substance use contributes to a range of complex public health challenges. While synthetic opioids remain central to the overdose crisis, deaths related to stimulants and alcohol are escalating. Beyond these medical concerns, the broader ripple effects are often overlooked, particularly the role of substance use in child neglect, family disruption and interpersonal violence. In today’s fragmented systems, these impacts are frequently addressed in silos, leading to gaps in care and missed opportunities for prevention and interventionThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing, with support from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the Opioid Response Network, has developed a dynamic, four-part, interactive series for behavioral health providers and system leaders. The series explores the current fragmented landscape of substance use care and envisions an innovative, fully integrated future. Each session dives into one key sector, including health care, child welfare and schools, highlighting real-world challenges, cross-system opportunities and forward-thinking strategies to create a unified continuum of care that meets individuals and families where they are. A certificate of completion will be provided for attending the entire series.Substance use and mental health often co-occur, yet psychiatric systems frequently treat these conditions in parallel rather than in tandem. Session 3 explores how psychiatric hospitals, crisis stabilization units, and behavioral health centers can better integrate substance use screening, treatment, and recovery planning. Participants will examine care coordination models, address barriers to integrated workflows, and explore strategies for building a unified, person-centered approach that addresses both psychiatric and substance use needs holistically.
August 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Webinars
Mental Health, Models & Implementation, Substance Use
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
September
Substance use contributes to a range of complex public health challenges. While synthetic opioids remain central to the overdose crisis, deaths...
Substance use contributes to a range of complex public health challenges. While synthetic opioids remain central to the overdose crisis, deaths related to stimulants and alcohol are escalating. Beyond these medical concerns, the broader ripple effects are often overlooked, particularly the role of substance use in child neglect, family disruption and interpersonal violence. In today’s fragmented systems, these impacts are frequently addressed in silos, leading to gaps in care and missed opportunities for prevention and interventionThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing, with support from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the Opioid Response Network, has developed a dynamic, four-part, interactive series for behavioral health providers and system leaders. The series explores the current fragmented landscape of substance use care and envisions an innovative, fully integrated future. Each session dives into one key sector, including health care, child welfare and schools, highlighting real-world challenges, cross-system opportunities and forward-thinking strategies to create a unified continuum of care that meets individuals and families where they are. A certificate of completion will be provided for attending the entire series.People with Substance Use disorders often have co-morbid health conditions that go unaddressed, leading to high levels of morbidity and mortality. Session 4 will focus on integrated substance use and primary care delivery models that enhance patient care and improve long-term outcomes.
September 8 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Webinars
Models & Implementation, Substance Use
Non-Profit
Virtual
No
October
As National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) celebrates 35 years of advancing health care quality, the Health Innovation Summit is a unique...
As National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) celebrates 35 years of advancing health care quality, the Health Innovation Summit is a unique opportunity to reflect on progress, connect with peers across the industry and inspire bold action for what’s ahead.Over 3 days, the summit delivers expert-led sessions, hands-on learning and practical strategies that help drive measurable improvement across every level of care.Whether participants lead a health plan, a provider group, a tech organization or a policy team, this is their opportunity to engage with a purpose-driven community and help shape the future of care quality.
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
1000 H Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
United States
October 13 @ all-day
Conference
Technology & Innovation
Professional Association
In-Person
No
October
As National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) celebrates 35 years of advancing health care quality, the Health Innovation Summit is a unique...
As National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) celebrates 35 years of advancing health care quality, the Health Innovation Summit is a unique opportunity to reflect on progress, connect with peers across the industry and inspire bold action for what’s ahead.Over 3 days, the summit delivers expert-led sessions, hands-on learning and practical strategies that help drive measurable improvement across every level of care.Whether participants lead a health plan, a provider group, a tech organization or a policy team, this is their opportunity to engage with a purpose-driven community and help shape the future of care quality.
October 14 @ all-day
October
As National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) celebrates 35 years of advancing health care quality, the Health Innovation Summit is a unique...
As National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) celebrates 35 years of advancing health care quality, the Health Innovation Summit is a unique opportunity to reflect on progress, connect with peers across the industry and inspire bold action for what’s ahead.Over 3 days, the summit delivers expert-led sessions, hands-on learning and practical strategies that help drive measurable improvement across every level of care.Whether participants lead a health plan, a provider group, a tech organization or a policy team, this is their opportunity to engage with a purpose-driven community and help shape the future of care quality.
October 15 @ all-day
October
The 2025 Mental Health America Conference takes place October 16-17 in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, Turn Awareness into Action, sets the...
The 2025 Mental Health America Conference takes place October 16-17 in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, Turn Awareness into Action, sets the stage for experts, innovators, and advocates who are implementing strategies that work. Their unique approaches improve mental health care, expand access, and create lasting change. The conference will explore topics like innovation, collective impact, enhancing community well-being and crisis management, breaking barriers to access, and youth and young adults.
Capital Hilton
1001 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
October 16 @ all-day
Conference
Health Disparities, Mental Health, Technology & Innovation
Non-Profit
In-Person
No
October
The 2025 Mental Health America Conference takes place October 16-17 in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, Turn Awareness into Action, sets the...
The 2025 Mental Health America Conference takes place October 16-17 in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, Turn Awareness into Action, sets the stage for experts, innovators, and advocates who are implementing strategies that work. Their unique approaches improve mental health care, expand access, and create lasting change. The conference will explore topics like innovation, collective impact, enhancing community well-being and crisis management, breaking barriers to access, and youth and young adults.
October 17 @ all-day
