NASMHPD
Founded in 1959 and based in Alexandria, VA, NASMHPD represents the public mental health service delivery system across all states, territories, Pacific Jurisdictions, and the District of Columbia. It is the only national association to represent state mental health commissioners/directors and their agencies, aiming to empower its members to promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency for individuals with mental health conditions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Crisis system mapping and implementation toolkits
Toolkits and community planning resources to map crisis systems, identify gaps, and guide coordinated implementation of mobile crisis teams and 988 integration.
Workforce curricula and certification materials
Curricula, certification frameworks, and train‑the‑trainer packages for peer specialists, non‑clinical crisis workers, and co‑responder teams.
Warm hand‑off protocol toolkit for 911–988 coordination
A toolkit containing protocols, examples, and technical assistance guidance to support adaptation of 911–988 warm hand‑off processes across jurisdictions.
Supported Employment
Resource documentation outlining strategies for combining individual placement and support with educational services.
Integrating the IPS Model of Supported Employment with Supported Education for Transition Age Youth with Mental Health Conditions
A resource document exploring the integration of individual placement and support models with supported education.
State TA Project Technical Assistance and Training
Provides technical assistance and support to State Mental Health Authorities in program implementation of the Mental Health Block Grant and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant.
Crisis system mapping and implementation toolkits
Toolkits and community planning resources to map crisis systems, identify gaps, and guide coordinated implementation of mobile crisis teams and 988 integration.
Workforce curricula and certification materials
Curricula, certification frameworks, and train‑the‑trainer packages for peer specialists, non‑clinical crisis workers, and co‑responder teams.
Warm hand‑off protocol toolkit for 911–988 coordination
A toolkit containing protocols, examples, and technical assistance guidance to support adaptation of 911–988 warm hand‑off processes across jurisdictions.
Supported Employment
Resource documentation outlining strategies for combining individual placement and support with educational services.
Integrating the IPS Model of Supported Employment with Supported Education for Transition Age Youth with Mental Health Conditions
A resource document exploring the integration of individual placement and support models with supported education.
State TA Project Technical Assistance and Training
Provides technical assistance and support to State Mental Health Authorities in program implementation of the Mental Health Block Grant and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant.
Services
Provides targeted TA, training, and consultation to State Mental Health Authorities and partners to support implementation of evidence‑informed behavioral health programs.
Administers a SAMHSA-funded competitive program that provides modest implementation awards, combined with intensive TA, training, and networking to states and territories focused on crisis services, workforce, and youth/high-acuity systems.
Partners with national TA centers and coalition members to deliver subject‑matter TA (examples include centers for certified community behavioral health clinics, early serious mental illness, and recovery-oriented services).
Organizes annual meetings, regional breakouts, webinars, and other convenings for commissioners, executive teams, and stakeholders, including publication of meeting materials.
Creates and distributes practical toolkits, warm hand-off protocols, community coalition plans, and implementation manuals to guide state and local adoption of crisis and behavioral health practices.
Provides targeted TA, training, and consultation to State Mental Health Authorities and partners to support implementation of evidence‑informed behavioral health programs.
Administers a SAMHSA-funded competitive program that provides modest implementation awards, combined with intensive TA, training, and networking to states and territories focused on crisis services, workforce, and youth/high-acuity systems.
Partners with national TA centers and coalition members to deliver subject‑matter TA (examples include centers for certified community behavioral health clinics, early serious mental illness, and recovery-oriented services).
Organizes annual meetings, regional breakouts, webinars, and other convenings for commissioners, executive teams, and stakeholders, including publication of meeting materials.
Creates and distributes practical toolkits, warm hand-off protocols, community coalition plans, and implementation manuals to guide state and local adoption of crisis and behavioral health practices.
Expertise Areas
- Technical assistance for public behavioral health systems
- Crisis system design and 988/mobile crisis integration
- Workforce development and certification for crisis and peer roles
- Peer support program development and reentry services
Key Technologies
- Web-based training and webinar platforms
- Coordinated care communication platforms for crisis lines and mobile teams (GPS-enabled dispatch and referral coordination)
- System mapping methodologies and tools for crisis systems
- Learning collaborative and train‑the‑trainer delivery models
News & Updates
The annual meeting for state mental health commissioners and their executive teams, scheduled from July 27 to July 29, 2025, at Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.
The annual meeting for state mental health commissioners and their executive teams, scheduled from July 27 to July 29, 2025, at Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.