NACBHDD Directors 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan
For over thirty years, the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors (NACBHDD) has represented the local public safety net. Our unique focus on policy, advocacy, and education allows us to elevate the voices of local leaders to the federal level.
With this in mind, I am pleased to present NACBHDD's 2025-2027 Strategic Plan . This comprehensive roadmap will guide our organization's efforts to strengthen local public behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) systems across the nation.
Our plan is built upon two fundamental strategic pillars: strengthening our advocacy and policy influence, and advancing policy education for current and emerging leaders in our field. These pillars reflect both our organizational strengths and the areas where we can make the most significant impact in supporting our members and advancing our mission. Over the next three years, we will focus on several key initiatives, including:
- Developing and publishing a comprehensive policy agenda that reflects our members' priorities.
- Creating a robust public policy advocacy toolkit to empower local leaders.
- Launching an innovative policy leadership development program.
- Expanding our conference offerings to include dedicated I/DD focus.
- Establishing a peer policy knowledge exchange platform to facilitate collaboration.
To support these ambitious goals, we are committed to strengthening our organizational foundation through enhanced board governance, expanded staffing and infrastructure, a refreshed marketing and brand identity, and strategic partnerships. The success of this plan depends on the active engagement and support of our members, partners, and stakeholders. Together, we can build stronger, more sustainable local public behavioral health and I/DD systems that truly promote wellness in our communities.
I invite you to review this strategic plan in detail and join us in this important work. Your involvement and feedback are essential as we move forward in implementing these initiatives.