The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.
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GOVERNMENT
- Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health
January 7, 2024
- Risk and Protective Factors of Family Health and Family Level Interventions
October 6, 2024
- Precision Mental Health: Develop Tools to Inform Treatment Selection in Depression
October 18, 2024
- Suicide Prevention Across the Life Span in Low- And Middle-Income Countries
October 24, 2024
- Functional Target Validation for Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias
November 8, 2024
- Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers
November 15, 2024
- Lethal Means Safety Suicide Prevention Research in Healthcare and Community Settings
January 23, 2025
FOUNDATION
- Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants
December 31, 2024
- Evidence for Action: Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
December 31, 2024
- Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
December 31, 2024
- Daniel’s Fund Grants
December 31, 2024
REGIONAL
- The Block Foundation Sustainable Community Grant
December 31, 2024
RECENT NEWS
Partner of the Month – December
10/17/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Caribbean Women’s Health Association (CWHA) is the NNED Partner of the Month for December in observance for HIV/AIDS Awar …
Partner of the Month – November
10/17/24
In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects a partner organization to highlight once a month. Native American Health Center is the NNED Partner of the Month for November in observance of Native American Heritage Mon …
How Do You Help Young Afghan Refugees Heal? A New Program in Maine Offers a Way
10/16/24
Research shows that when people fleeing violence and persecution resettle in a new country as refugees, the toll of the trauma they’ve been through can haunt them for a long time. Children are especially vulnerable. The toxic mix of past traumas and th …
CALENDAR
Parity and Equity in Payment for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment in Black Communities
10/17/24
This webinar will be hosted by the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) on October 17. Mental health and substance use disorder impact all aspects of healthcare outcomes, however equity and parity in payment has failed in our curren …
Federal Grants Bootcamp
10/21/24
The goal of the Federal Grants Bootcamp is to help Minority Colleges, Universities and Community Colleges understand, apply for, and manage federal grants. The first bootcamp will have an emphasis on the unique needs of Historically Black Colleges and …
Supporting Youth Mental Health in Rural Communities
10/22/24
Youth in rural areas face a unique set of challenges when it comes to their mental health. Isolation, limited access to services, and stigma often create significant barriers to health and healing. Join Mental Health America and guests on October 22 fo …