National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

Programs

1. The technical assistance coalition assists state mental health authorities in planning for and expanding community mental health services and in meeting the challenges of system changes required as a result of health care reform. It also facilitates the dissemination and adoption of specialized technical assistance that positions the mental health service system to support the coming health reform system change.

   $17,856,470 spent
   88% of program spending

2. Association Membership: NASMHPD serves as the national representative and advocate for state mental health agencies and their directors and supports effective stewardship of state mental health systems. NASMHPD informs its members on current and emerging public policy issues, educates on research findings and best practices, provides consultation and technical assistance, collaborates with key stakeholders, and facilitates state to state sharing. NASMHPD 's vision is that mental health is universally perceived as essential to overall health and well-being with services that are available, accessible, and of high quality. Recovery and resiliency are the overall goals and certain fundamental values guide NASMHPD in its mission, which include person and family centered, integration of health and mental health services, attention to prevention and early intervention, community integration, and emphasis on diversity. NASMHPD members play a vital role in the delivery, financing, and evaluation of mental health services within a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The principal programs operated, funded, and/or regulated by NASMHPD members serve people who have serious mental…

   $993,891 spent$461,195 earned by the program
   5% of program spending

3. State Technical Assistance: NASMHPD facilitates the planning, execution, and evaluation of a wide variety of TA events and activities, including: responding to state information requests and disseminating resources to state officials on a diverse array of behavioral health related administrative, clinical, programmatic, policy, and financing topic; and providing state-specific consultation and training, voth virtually and in-person, that is designed to strengthen those systems, services, and supports that serve adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance.

   $411,513 spent
   2% of program spending

4. Other federal and non-federal programs: to provide information and assistance in the field of public mental health.

   $721,050 spent
   4% of program spending

5. Suicide prevention: NASMHPD provides support to vibrant and SAMHSA to expand the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (lifeline) to increase capacity of the crisis call center network, provide resources, and supports for the nation's suicide prevention hotline.

   $171,475 spent
   1% of program spending

6. D.C. Violence Prevention: NASMHPD developed and implemented a comprehensive program for staff and residents designed to promote violence intervention, participant training, enhance staff morale, and to provide opportunities for incarcerated men and women to receive trauma informed care. This initiative reduced crisis situations, enhanced Mental Health support, promoted recovery and rehabilitation, and enhanced morale and overall well-being.

   $119,420 spent
   1% of program spending

7. Co-Occuring Disorders Resouce Center: Serve as an advisor and subject matter expert for the CCBHC-E National Training and Technical Assistance Center on an ad hoc basis through activities including, but not limited to: reviewing and providing feedback to annual training and technical assistance plans or materials relevant to areas of expertise, collaborating on webinars or learning events, facilitating dissemination to or engagement of NASMHPD network as needed.

   $80,370 spent
   0% of program spending

The 7 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $20,354,189.