https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/mental-health Rural Mental Health resources related to rural health, with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-wearables-other-digital-tools-pep26-07-005.pdf Explores the use of wearable devices, applications, telehealth platforms, and AI-enabled screening tools to support prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Discusses how these tools can be used to collect data that can inform care strategies and policy. Highlights how digital tools can broaden access to rural communities. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28321 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:30:15 -0500 https://oklahoma.zoom.us/meeting/register/mlTIssGZT7WgqmJcPRcU0Q -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25384 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:47:52 -0500 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jrh.70180 Explores the effect that Medicare's expansion of coverage to marriage and family therapists (MFTs) and mental health counselors (MHCs) has had on the rural mental health workforce. Highlights the rate of participation among rural MFTs and MHCs in Medicare from 2022 to 2024 and compares rates to metro counties. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28264 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:56:09 -0500 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/05/california-lake-tahoe-suicide-rate Describes high rates of suicide in Lake Tahoe and the surrounding rural communities. Discusses limited resources and mental healthcare available for suicide prevention, access to firearms, and community led efforts to address suicide. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38728 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:25:28 -0500 https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/event/integrated-care-rural-communities/ -- American Hospital Association, National Council for Mental Wellbeing https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25346 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:17:13 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12883/solicitation-for-public-comments-on-the-development-of-an-independent-accreditation-system-for The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments to inform the development, implementation, and oversight of an independent accreditation system for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion (CCBHC-E) grant recipients. Specifically, SAMHSA seeks comments on the standards, processes, oversight mechanisms, timing, and supports needed to implement this accreditation system effectively. Comments are due by July 27, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38696 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:05:12 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db564.pdf Explores data pertaining to mental health treatment received by adults in 2024. Breaks down data by treatment type, such as receiving medication or therapy, as well as demographic measures, such as age, family income, and rurality, among others. -- National Center for Health Statistics https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28191 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:43:42 -0500 https://form.jotform.com/261593811248158 -- American Hospital Association, National Council for Mental Wellbeing https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25336 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:21:27 -0500 https://www.nachc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BHI-Report-V4.pdf Explores how high-performing community health centers (CHCs) implement behavioral health integration as well as the policy and financing factors that influence these efforts. Summarizes interviews with leaders from 10 CHCs and six experts on Medicaid, payment reform, and community-based care. Discusses the state of behavioral health integration in CHCs nationwide and the impact of integration across patient populations. Offers policy recommendations to strengthen and sustain behavioral health integration within CHCs. -- National Association of Community Health Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28126 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:50:20 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/RHRC_PRJUN2026_MFT_Graves.pdf Describes how Medicare reimbursement expanded to cover marriage and family therapists (MFTs) and mental health counselors (MHCs) in January 2024. Examines the change in Medicare-enrolled MFTs and MHCs between the third quarter (Q3) of 2023 and fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. Presents findings from semi-structured interviews with rural health system and mental health organization leaders regarding practice arrangements, the perceived impacts of MFT and MHC reimbursement, barriers to serving rural Medicare beneficiaries, and considerations for future policies. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28093 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:28:59 -0500 https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/impact-and-opportunities-ccbhcs-rural-communities-pep26-01-015.pdf Examines ways in which Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are improving access to and quality of care in rural areas. Highlights opportunities and strategies for CCBHCs to fill service gaps in rural areas and to meet or exceed program requirements. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28068 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:28:19 -0500 https://www.nga.org/publications/governors-policy-actions-on-behavioral-health-access/ Provides examples of behavioral health priorities outlined in state Rural Health Transformation Programs, including integrated care models, scaling telehealth services, and workforce incentives. Describes how states can incorporate supplemental grant funding to promote sustainable growth of the behavioral health workforce. -- National Governors Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/28008 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:16:44 -0500 https://journals.lww.com/familyandcommunityhealth/fulltext/2026/09000/exploring_associations_between_well_being,_mental.6.aspx Explores the role social capital plays in supporting mental health and well-being in rural communities. Bases findings on surveys collected from residents of 6 rural counties in Georgia. Breaks down findings by rates of mental health and well-being by dimension of social capital: trust, diversity of interactions, reciprocity, civic engagement, and voting. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27952 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:06:30 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/RHRC_PBMAY2026_YBHSUM_Graves.pdf Compiles findings from 9 reports on youth behavioral health in the rural U.S. Describes prevalence of behavioral health conditions, the youth behavioral health workforce, behavioral health licensure and reimbursement policy, and provision of youth behavioral health services. Features statistics with breakdowns by 7 levels of population density. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27942 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:18:28 -0500 https://www.usetinc.org/event/whole-health-strategies-to-manage-co-occurring-mental-health-disorders/ https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25178 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:13:20 -0500 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10597-026-01640-7 Examines the impact of the Zero Suicide framework and its ability to promote community mental health supports. Utilizes semi-structured interview feedback from Zero Suicide organizations served by a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) and discusses suicide prevention partnerships, information sharing, and staffing in rural areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27850 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:24:35 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/RHRC_PBAPR2026_NPI_Graves.pdf Examines the distribution of school counselors; youth, family, or school psychologists; youth or family mental health nurses; school social workers; and pediatric psychiatrists or behavioral pediatricians across rural and urban areas of the U.S. Features statistics with breakdowns by provider type and location by 6 levels of population density, and a county-level map with shadings showing rural counties with and without youth behavioral health clinicians. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27834 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:10:06 -0500 https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/cfri-community-initiated-care-pep25-04-008.pdf Report explores funding options for behavioral health-focused community-initiated care (CIC) programs. Discusses CIC community partners, activities performed, and funding sources for programs to utilize. Details the characteristics of CIC programs, such as age groups and populations served, as well as prevalence in rural communities. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27819 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:15 -0500 https://www.uvmcora.org/ptsd-oud-toolkit/ Toolkit provides evidence-based assessments, treatment and training materials, and educational resources for behavioral health professionals providing care to rural people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Discusses the challenges of treating OUD with co-occurring PTSD and highlights strategies for assessment, counseling, and/or referrals. -- University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27818 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:24:44 -0500 https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/peer-recovery-supports-rural-pep25-07-020.pdf Discusses behavioral health peer recovery support services in rural and agricultural communities. Highlights innovative and promising practices for overcoming behavioral health barriers, such as addressing stigma, social isolation, and scarcity of services through community and peer supports. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27783 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:19:33 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/RHRC_DBAPR2026_DEP_Graves.pdf Offers information on the percentage of adolescents reporting a major depressive episode or suicidal thoughts and behavior in 2021. Features statistics with breakdowns by 7 levels of population density. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27725 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:34:06 -0500 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/RHRC_DBAPR2026_REC_Graves.pdf Describes the mental health services received by adolescents in rural and urban counties nationwide in 2021. Presents data on the percentage of adolescents that received mental health services by rurality. Includes data on rural and urban adolescents' receipt of inpatient and outpatient mental health services across Census regions; services provided in specialty mental health settings; and services provided by a therapist or counselor, in a general medical setting, or via telehealth. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27722 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:19 -0500 https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt57038/2025-nsduh-women-health-short-report/2025-nsduh-women-health-short-report.pdf Report explores rates of substance use disorder (SUD) and major depressive episode (MDE) among women from 2022-2024. Breaks down data by a number of factors, such as demographic factors, adolescents versus adults, SUD/MDE severity, and rurality, among other measures. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27679 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:01:54 -0500 https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf Report explores the role community health workers can play in expanding behavioral health access to rural areas and care deserts. Highlights how community health workers can support behavioral health access through outreach activities, serving as community liaisons, screening for behavioral health concerns, and providing community education, among other measures. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27614 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:30:44 -0500 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12088509/ Presents a study on the efficacy of a suicide prevention intervention aimed at teens in remote Alaska Native communities. Details the distribution of mental health and safety promotion care packages sent to participants through the mail and highlights the results of a survey of participants on the perceived success of the intervention. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27469 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:51:26 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/peer-support-specialists Discusses peer support specialists, trained laypeople in recovery with a mental health condition or substance use disorder, and describes the roles they play as mentors and coordinators for clients with similar behavioral health issues. Features peer support specialist programs in rural Arizona, Michigan, and North Dakota. -- Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/11983 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:01:14 -0600 https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-model-standards-crisis-care-workers-pep25-07-017.pdf Proposes national standards for crisis care workers responding to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and other behavioral health hotlines. Outlines 10 different standards for crisis care workers, such as core values and competencies; education, training, and qualifications; and standards for supervision, among others. Discusses some considerations for rural communities, such as lack of transportation and workforce shortages. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27452 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:34:59 -0600 https://familymedicine.uw.edu/rhrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/RHRC_PRFEB2026_Burchim.pdf Examines the prevalence of methamphetamine use by level of rurality and U.S. region, with data on methamphetamine use and mental illness, suicide and suicidal ideation, concurrent alcohol use, treatment for methamphetamine use disorder, method of use, and other relating to methamphetamine use prevalence and associated risks. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27435 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:35 -0600 https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2025/2025_National_Veteran_Suicide_Prevention_Annual_Report_PART_1_FINAL.pdf Report highlights the rate of suicide among veterans and the VA's role in suicide prevention. Discusses the causes of veteran suicide and the steps the VA is taking for suicide prevention. Breaks down rates of suicide by sex, contact with the VHA, and rurality, among other factors. The 2025 report is split into two parts. The second part is added as an additional link. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27405 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:19:13 -0600 https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt56991/2025-nsduh-mh-tx-adult-suicide.pdf Offers 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data showing adults that received mental health treatment and had thoughts of suicide. Includes a breakdown by county type at the large metropolitan, small metropolitan, and nonmetropolitan levels. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27368 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:10 -0600