National Association for Rural Mental Health

A professional organization serving the rural behavioral health field. Its members include consumers, family members, practitioners, administrators, educators, researchers, and policy makers. The association focuses on rural concerns and works to improve access, availability, and acceptability of behavioral health and substance abuse services and research in rural and frontier areas. It also advocates for rural mental health in policy and practice, and supports exchange of rural expertise among its members. Partnerships connect the association with policy leaders and decision makers, as well as academic training and workforce development in rural behavioral health. Members include individuals and provider organizations, along with associations, academic institutions, tribal members, health systems, and insurers. The association is based in Washington, DC.