Connection with a National Network

• Membership connects individuals and organizations with a broad coalition of national, state, and local organizations and agencies focused on aging and behavioral health issues, fostering cross-sector collaboration.

Shared Learning and Knowledge Exchange

• Members participate in quarterly meetings and other convenings for sharing best practices, resources, and technical assistance among professionals in aging services, behavioral health, consumer advocacy, and government.

Collaborative Policy Influence

• Members work together to improve national policy, systems, and programs that affect the quality and accessibility of treatments, services, and programs focused on mental illness and substance use disorders among older adults.

Access to Broad Array of Resources

• The Coalition compiles and disseminates educational materials, funding opportunities, tip sheets, reports, and toolkits relevant to older adult mental health that benefit member organizations and their stakeholders.

Participation in Events & Workshops

• Members often have access to webinars, learning collaborative sessions, symposiums, and meetings that promote professional development and strategy exchange.

Visibility and Recognition

• Being listed alongside influential partners (e.g., national aging network organizations, professional mental health associations, state coalitions) enhances organizational visibility and credibility in the field.

Opportunities to Shape National Priorities

1. Members contribute to national learning collaboratives, help shape coalition priorities, and influence key discussions about workforce, integrated care, and public policy.

Interdisciplinary Networking

• Membership creates connections between government agencies, professional organizations, aging networks, and consumer advocates, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and action.

Support for Organizational Goals

• Aligned with missions to improve access to high-quality mental health and substance use services, membership helps amplify organizational advocacy and programmatic objectives.

Collective Advocacy Impact

• By participating as a coalition member, organizations leverage a collective voice that can be more influential with policymakers, funders, and federal agencies than acting alone.