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Mental Health First Aid Training & Behavioral Health Capacity-Building

by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing

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  • Audience: Schools, Teachers
  • Category: Lifestyle
  • Sub-Category: Health and Wellness

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing provides a comprehensive suite of professional development and consulting services designed to enhance mental health capacity across educational, healthcare, and community settings. Their flagship program, Mental Health First Aid, is an evidence-based training that equips individuals with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. In addition to certification courses, the Council offers advanced trainings for professionals in areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Whole Health Action Management, and trauma-informed care. Specialized leadership development programs—such as the High Performance Leadership Academy and resilience workshops—support the wellbeing and effectiveness of frontline leaders and educators. The Council also delivers technical consulting services to help institutions implement innovative models like Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), expand rural mental health services, and improve organizational performance through data-driven strategies. Whether through on-site support or virtual training, their offerings are designed to promote equitable, effective, and sustainable mental health solutions nationwide.9

  • Description :

    The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (formerly the National Council for Behavioral Health), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading U.S.-based nonprofit that serves as the voice of mental health and substance use treatment providers. With over 3,200 member organizations and having trained more than 4 million individuals, the Council advances policy, builds workforce capacity, and delivers transformative training and consulting to improve community-level mental health services.

  • Service Area :

    Globally