ABOUT US
The National Alliance of Mental Health Providers (NAMHP) is a forward-thinking, professional organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for mental health providers across the nation. Our mission is to unite mental health professionals to drive systemic reforms that create a more equitable, accessible, and effective healthcare system. By fostering a strong sense of community, offering valuable resources, and amplifying the collective voice of providers, NAMHP is committed to addressing the critical challenges facing mental health professionals today.
Our
Mission
The National Alliance of Mental Health Providers unites licensed mental health professionals across all states to champion the value of the mental health industry, advocating for fair treatment and compensation from insurers, and fostering innovation through new technologies and treatment modalities. We provide the resources, education, and strategic guidance necessary for providers to navigate legislative reforms, improve healthcare systems, and ensure equity in pay and practices nationwide.
Our Leadership Team
The NAMHP Leadership Team is composed of experienced mental health professionals and advocates dedicated to advancing the field. Together, they bring decades of expertise in clinical practice, advocacy, education, and organizational leadership to support the mission of NAMHP in promoting fair treatment, equitable access, and professional development for mental health providers nationwide.
NAMHP Regions
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Northeast Region
States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Rationale: This region is known for its dense population, strong healthcare systems, and similar healthcare regulations and challenges, particularly around insurance reimbursement and provider shortages.
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Southeast Region
States: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky
Rationale: The Southeast faces unique challenges in mental health access, rural healthcare, and insurance, making it a distinct region where regional leaders could address similar issues across state lines.
05
Great Plains Region
States: Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota
Rationale: The Great Plains region is largely rural, with significant mental health access challenges. The states also share common healthcare infrastructure and policy issues.
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Mountain West Region
States: Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Rationale: The Mountain West region consists of large rural areas and smaller urban centers with shared challenges in mental health access and insurance coverage across state lines.
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Pacific Region
States: California, Hawaii
Rationale: California and Hawaii share distinct mental health challenges related to diverse populations, high cost of living, and large urban areas. California also has a significant influence on national healthcare policy.
02
Mid-Atlantic Region
States: Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia
Rationale: This area has a mix of urban and rural healthcare challenges, with similarities in state policies and access issues, especially in mental health.
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Midwest Region
States: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Rationale: The Midwest tends to share common economic factors affecting healthcare access and reimbursement issues, with large rural populations and urban healthcare centers.
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Southwest Region
States: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico
Rationale: These states share a similar healthcare landscape with issues around insurance, rural health access, and provider shortages, and are closely connected geographically and economically.
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Pacific Northwest Region
States: Washington, Oregon, Alaska
Rationale: These states share similar health policies and challenges in mental health access, particularly in rural and Indigenous populations.
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South-Central Region
States: Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Rationale: This region includes states with growing urban areas and significant rural populations, often dealing with common issues like access to healthcare and mental health services.