The Annapolis Coalition is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the recruitment, retention, training, and performance of the prevention and treatment workforce in the mental health and addictions sectors of the behavioral health field. Since 2001, the Coalition has served the nation as a neutral convener for strategic planning on the workforce crisis; has advised federal agencies and commissions on workforce issues; and has provided technical assistance to states and non-profit organizations on practical workforce development strategies. About usConcluding a two year strategic planning process that involved over 5,000 individuals across the nation, the Annapolis Coalition has completed the Action Plan on Behavioral Health Workforce Development. Funded by the three Centers within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Coalition was charged with developing a comprehensive plan to address the nation's growing crisis surrounding efforts to recruit, retain, and effectively train a prevention and treatment workforce in the mental health and addiction sectors of this field. Access the Plan
