County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
How healthy is your county?
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps provide local-level data that shows how people from one county to another rank on a range of factors that determine health--unemployment, education, community safety, diet and exercise, and other areas to ensure that every community is a healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
County Leaders Call for Action on Housing Affordability, Mental Health
Intergovernmental Partnerships Key to Achieving Solutions
Counties Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, Plan Advocacy Across the U.S.
NACo again this year will mark Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the month of May with counties advocating for solutions that support the wellbeing of residents and address the nation’s mental health crisis.
HRSA offers funds to aid care transitions for justice-involved individuals
On April 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of $51 million in funding opportunities open to HRSA-funded health centers.
Join NACo in celebrating County Health Day on April 19, 2024
County Health Day, which falls during National County Government Month, celebrates the pivotal role counties play in promoting public health and building resilient communities.
FCC takes critical steps to improve the 988 National Suicide Lifeline
On March 21, bipartisan congressional leaders and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced steps to improve the 988 National Suicide Lifeline. This announcement marks major progress on the nation’s crisis response, a priority for counties and a key policy pillar of the NACo Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
House Ways and Means Committee passes bill blocking proposed CMS nursing home minimal staffing rule
On March 5, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means marked up and reported out of committee the Protect America’s Senior’s Access to Care Act (H.R. 7513).
Connecting Services for Improved Outcomes: Riverside County’s Integrated Services Delivery Initiative
The presentation will provide an overview of Riverside County’s current Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) initiative to connect health, human, and public safety services to orchestrate our efforts and resources around a constituent-first approach, focusing on delivering the best possible outcomes for our most vulnerable populations.
How To Put Out the Fire In Child care Provider Burnout
The webinar will also explore how new initiatives like those led by Wonderschool ultimately contribute to economic development, educational opportunity, and community infrastructure.
Transitions of Care in Mental Health
In this presentation, we will: define a successful transition of care for adults with schizophrenia, review barriers to a successful transition, highlight specific examples of successful transitional care programs, explore how a multidisciplinary/collaborative approach can support successful transitions, and identify actionable strategies for potential implementation.