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National Association of Counties

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Facing a second pandemic: A helping hand for counties from Mental Health First Aid

County leaders have told NACo they fear an upcoming “second pandemic” pertaining to COVID-19-related mental health issues that communities are not prepared to face.
Behavioral Health

Reports & Toolkits

Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Behavioral Health

Across the nation, counties are addressing key mental health priorities. In 2018, over 53 percent of counties had less than one mental health provider per 1,400 residents. The Recovery Fund provides counties with the opportunity to strengthen this critical workforce.
Behavioral Health

Reports & Toolkits

Toolkit for Counties: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The nationwide transition to 988 on July 16, 2022 provides an easier way for people experiencing mental distress to access the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This number will connect callers to trained counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via text, chat or phone to de-escalate and triage the behavioral health emergency.
Behavioral Health

Reports & Toolkits

Promoting Health and Safety Through a Behavioral Health Continuum of Care

Counties are implementing programs, practices and policies to support community members before, during and after a behavioral health emergency.

Behavioral Health

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Nearly 150 county officials sign onto NACo’s behavioral health advocacy letter to Congress

The National Association of Counties (NACo) led a bipartisan group of nearly 150 county elected officials in calling on Congress to pass key county priorities in an end-of-year behavioral and mental health legislative package.

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Familiar Faces Initiative: Improving Outcomes through Coordinated Heath & Justice Systems

The Familiar Faces Initiative empowers communities to share data and integrate care options between health and justice systems so they can intervene earlier, improve outcomes and reduce incarceration and hospitalization rates.

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Featured Experts

Nastassia Walsh

Director of Programs and Operations
Chelsea Thomson

Senior Program Manager – Behavioral Health & Justice
Blaire Bryant

Legislative Director – Health | Large Urban County Caucus
Brett Mattson

Legislative Director – Justice & Public Safety | Gulf Coast Counties & Parishes Coalition
Nina Ward

Senior Program Manager – Behavioral Health & Justice

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2023

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Local Strategies for Reaching Families and Young Children Experiencing Homelessness

Feb. 8, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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