In response to rising local and state interest in improving the awareness, recognition and ability to appropriately respond to the needs of persons experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or who may be in crisis, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) and Mental Health First Aid—USA offers resources designed to inform and guide policymaking discussions. In particular, this toolkit provides talking points, the evidence base and sample policy language for use by your organizations to advance the use of Mental Health First Aid training in your state. To read more click here.