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Minority Fellowship Program Coordinating Center (MFPCC)
The purpose of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Coordinating Center is to support the MFP program, enhance the careers of the MFP Fellows, and document MFP program impacts. For additional information about the MFP, click here.

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FELLOW OF THE MONTH

Gabrielle Cardenas

Gabrielle Cardenas is a master’s level clinical mental health counseling fellow with the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation (NBCC). Gabrielle is a current clinical mental health counseling student at the University of North Texas specializing in play therapy. ...Read more

SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT features news, announcements, events, and hot topics on behavioral health .
Minority Fellowship Program: Community Connections Webinar
The presentation, including slides, transcript, and sound recording for the MFPCC Webinar, "Minority Fellowship Program: Community Connections Webinar," which occurred Apirl 24, 2024, are now available for download......Read more
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GRANTEES
ANA
American Nurses AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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American Psychiatric AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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APA
American Psychological AssociationExternal Web Site Policy
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CSWE
Council on Social Work EducationExternal Web Site Policy
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FAHS
Foundation for the Advancement of Human SystemsExternal Web Site Policy
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NAADAC
Association for Addiction Professionals Affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors External Web Site Policy
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NBCC
National Board for Certified CounselorsExternal Web Site Policy
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORNER

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Explore learning, training, and networking opportunities. The Professional Development Corner is your connection to meetings and events, publishing opportunities, and job openings.

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FACTS AND FIGURES
Learn about statistics, trends, and other relevant insights for behavioral health practitioners working to improve health outcomes.

Alcohol Use
Alcohol use remains a widespread concern, affecting millions of Americans. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), in 2023, 47.5% (134.7 million) of the population consumed alcohol within a month of reporting, 21.7% (61.4 million) reported binge drinking, and 5.8% (16.4 million) reported heavy alcohol use. Among youth aged 12 to 20, 14.6% (5.6 million) drank alcohol, and 8.6% (3.3 million) engaged in binge drinking1.

Substance Use: Alcohol Use
Source: 2023 NSDUH National ReportExternal Web Site Policy

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, highlighting the need for education, prevention, and early intervention to address the risks of excessive alcohol use. Raising awareness helps promote responsible drinking and encourages conversations about the health and social impacts of alcohol misuse. Expanding access to treatment, reducing stigma, and prioritizing alcohol education can help build healthy communities and support those in need. SAMHSA’s Find Help & SupportExternal Web Site Policy provides information on various free resources and support related to substance use, mental health disorders, suicide, disaster distress, and more.

*If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol use and related disorders, reach out to 988External Web Site Policy for free, confidential support.*

Please see SAMHSA’s and other resources for addressing substance use disorders.


References

  1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2024). Key substance use and mental health indicators in the United States: Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (HHS Publication No. PEP24-07-021External Web Site Policy, NSDUH Series H-59). Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.