Editorial Design
These editorial-style projects focus on translating complex public health research and behavioral health initiatives into accessible, engaging visual communication. The work presents a combination of publication design, infographic design, illustration, typography and data visualization. The designs aim to balance educational content with visual storytelling to improve readability, accessibility and user engagement.
Advancing Person-centered Care | Schizophrenia White Paper
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) are collaborating on initiatives to enhance the care for individuals with serious mental illnesses, including schizophrenia. Together they developed Advancing Person‑centered Care: Peer Support in Schizophrenia Care in Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. The whitepaper offers guidance for behavioral health organizations, health care professionals and clinicians on innovative practices for developing and providing behavioral peer support services for people living with schizophrenia.
National Council/Medical Director's Institute | Guide to Long-acting Medications
This guide is a call to action for psychiatrists, clinicians, and mental health and substance use treatment organizations to increase the use of long-acting medications (LAMs) as a first-line treatment option.
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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics | Resources
A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a specially-designated clinic that provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use services. CCBHCs serve anyone who walks through the door, regardless of their diagnosis and insurance status.
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The Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act established a federal definition and criteria for CCBHCs, which receive an enhanced Medicaid reimbursement rate based on their anticipated costs of expanding services to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.
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CCBHCs are nonprofit organizations or units of a local government behavioral health authority. They must provide nine types of services, either directly or by contracting with partner organizations, with an emphasis on providing 24-hour crisis care, evidence-based practices, care coordination with local primary care and hospital partners, and integration with physical health care.
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Getting Candid | Project Impact Report
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), created a message guide and other tools to support youth-serving providers and other adults in their efforts to prevent youth substance use.
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Over the Counter Naloxone Messaging Guide
The Over-the-Counter Naloxone Messaging Guide provides community behavioral health organizations with the tools and strategies needed to educate their communities on the utility of carrying naloxone to save the life of someone experiencing an overdose.​
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Meaningfully Partnering Toolkit
A CDC-supported guide designed to help behavioral health organizations successfully collaborate with harm reduction entities to support people who use drugs.
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Advocacy Handbook
Tips, tricks, and downloadable templates for becoming a mental health and substance use treatment advocate in your community.​
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Member Insights Report 2024
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Enhanced Annual Member Insights Report analyzes IRS Form 990 data to provide mental health and substance use organizations with critical benchmarking resources, financial assessments, and peer-to-peer cohort comparisons to improve operational efficiency and care.
National Council/Facing Fentanyl | Recovery Ready Families
When addiction touches a family, everyone feels the impact. This guide, developed with Facing Fentanyl, recognizes that families aren’t just affected by substance use disorder (SUD) —they’re essential to recovery.​
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