National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) | Behavioral health equity, information sharing and support

Meeting Unmet Mental Health Needs of Black People

Nov 08, 2018

Cultural competency training is aimed at helping health care providers understand patients’ values, beliefs, and behaviors so they can customize treatment to meet patients’ social, cultural, and linguistic needs. For black Americans, this means becoming more aware of the impact of community stressors and how these factors are contributing to their mental health problems.

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NNED Partner of the Month

Nov 01, 2018

In order to highlight pockets of excellence across the country, the NNED selects an organization to highlight once a month. White Mountain Apache Behavioral Health Services has been selected as the Partner of the Month for November in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The mission of White Mountain Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS) is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in their area.

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2019 Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Plans is November 1 - December 15!

Oct 31, 2018

The 2019 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period runs November 1 through December 15, 2018. Health insurance plans and price are available for review. Use these tips from HIV.gov and HRSA to assist your community with enrollment and renewal!

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Filipino American Mental Health Matters: Advancing Health and Wellbeing in the U.S.

Oct 26, 2018

Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc (PAFC) & Philippine Embassy, convened an inaugural forum on Filipino American Mental Health. Additionally, PAFC has confirmed a partnership with SAMHSA and the Campaign to Change Direction to develop outreach tools around the 5 signs of emotional suffering in the various languages of the Philippines.

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Save the Date for NNEDLearn 2019!

Oct 11, 2018

SAMHSA invites NNED members to participate in its ninth annual training opportunity for community-based organizations, NNEDLearn 2019. The on-site training will be held March 31 - April 3, 2019. More information and applications to come.

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Essential Reading On, and Beyond, Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct 08, 2018

As land defenders—people who are working for Indigenous territories to be protected from contamination and exploitation— Indigenous Peoples Day is seen as progress; it signals a crucial shift in culture to recognize the dark past of colonization.

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