Policy/Advocacy

Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act Revived in Congress
The bill, first proposed in 2019, would eliminate the requirement that practitioners obtain a separate “X-waiver” through DEA to prescribe buprenorphine for treating substance use disorders.
Perspectives
Panel Puts Out Call to Action on Behavioral Health for New Administration
A recent leadership conversation held by the College for Behavioral Health Leadership highlighted current major needs of the behavioral health field and identified ways in which they could be addressed by the new administration.
In Trying Times, NAATP Sees Opportunity for New Administration
In a letter to President Joe Biden this week signed by its CEO, Marvin Ventrell, NAATP shared a wide-ranging series of recommendations for improving SUD treatment and healthcare in general, and also voiced support for restoring the role of ONDCP director to cabinet-level status.
Planned Supervised Injection Facility Hits Roadblock in U.S. Circuit Court
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled, 2-1, that Philadelphia not-for-profit Safehouse would be in violation of federal law if it were to open a supervised injection facility.
Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts Unveils Scientific Advisory Council
The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, a private, not-for-profit grantmaking organization that funds projects to address the opioid crisis at national, state and community levels, has announced the creation of a seven-member Scientific Advisory Council.
National Council Senior Advisor Appointed to ONDCP Position
Tom Hill, MSW, who joined the National Council in March 2017 as vice president for practice improvement and transitioned into a senior advisor role last year, has been named senior policy advisor for the Office of National Drug Control Policy by the Biden administration.
Efforts to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Highlight NACBHDD Meeting
In a meeting earlier this month, the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors spotlighted counties' efforts to address health, social, economic and racial disparities.
Changes are Afoot in How We Respond to Mental Health Crises
The establishment of an emergency line specifically for mental health crises and the introduction of legislation that would put emergency responses to such situations in the hands of behavioral health professionals instead of law enforcement are among the efforts to reshape our crisis response.
Take Steps to Address Health Inequity and Other Social Justice Issues
The coming fall months are an excellent time to reflect on where we stand and where we need to go with regards to social justice.
Auto Racing Initiative Seeks to Raise Awareness on Opioid Crisis
Racing for Lives will emphasize the urgency of getting opioid-affected individuals and families the help they need.
New NABH President/CEO Sets Aggressive Agenda
Taking the reins from retiring National Association for Behavioral Healthcare president and CEO Mark Covall, new leader Shawn Coughlin is focused on managed care, outdated Medicare conditions of participation, workforce needs and more in 2020.
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