What We Do
The Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) is a coalition of national organizations representing consumers, family members, mental health and addiction providers, advocates, payers and other stakeholders committed to strengthening Americans’ access to mental health and addiction care. As trusted leaders in the field, our 60+ member organizations are dedicated to elevating the national conversation around mental health and addiction. Together, we work to advance federal policies that support prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery services and supports.
What’s New
Mental Health Liaison Group Honors Reps. Napolitano and Katko for Congressional Leadership in Mental Health Reform
On December 8, 2022, the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) presented its first-ever MHLG Congressional Leadership Award to Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY) for their outstanding leadership of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus and stalwart support of mental health reform legislation.
Representatives Napolitano and Katko demonstrated exemplary, bipartisan leadership as co-chairs of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus. They also worked together to introduce crucial mental health bills, such as the Mental Health Services for Students Act and the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act. Additionally, they have sponsored numerous congressional briefings and activities that raised awareness of mental health issues on Capitol Hill and beyond.
The MHLG is deeply grateful for Representatives Napolitano and Katko’s vision and unfailing commitment to increasing mental health awareness among their colleagues and the public, reducing mental health stigma, and improving access to mental health services. Under their leadership, bipartisan membership of the Caucus has grown, and all Americans have benefited from their extraordinary efforts.
Fourth Annual Hill Staff Champions
On December 8, the Mental Health Liaison Group recognized its 2022 cohort of congressional staff champions for their long-standing support for mental health and substance use treatment policies and programs. MHLG thanks this year’s winner for their tremendous work and dedication on behalf of our community.
