National Association for Behavioral

Washington, DC · Founded 1933

Advancing community behavioral healthcare through advocacy and leadership

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Shawn Coughlin
Website Contact

About Organization

Trade association representing community mental health and addiction treatment providers. Based in Washington, DC, the organization advocates for public policies supporting accessible behavioral healthcare services nationwide. The association reported $8.1 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$4.1M

-5.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$3.9M

-2.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$5.8M

+1% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

9

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $4,057,037 $3,925,099 $5,817,527 9
2023 $4,311,905 $4,019,647 $5,759,803 9
2022 $4,259,500 $4,116,712 $5,543,784 8
2021 $4,551,529 $4,165,026 $5,218,673 9
2020 $3,911,819 $3,435,964 $4,737,397 9
2019 $4,034,801 $3,974,965 $5,804,679 10

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Association for Behavioral

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Association for Behavioral.

SC

Shawn Coughlin

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $559,000
MM

Maria Merlie

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $234,552
SW

Sarah Wattenberg

Director of Quality & Addiction Svcs.
Full-time
Compensation: $216,019
RA

Rochelle Archuleta-Gonzalez

Exec. VP of Gov't Rel. & Public Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $333,102
JZ

Jessica Zigmond

VP of Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $237,169
AD

Andrew Dodson

VP of Government Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $195,406
MC

Mark Covall

Executive Vice-Chairman
Full-time
Compensation: $75,025
MJ

Matt J Peterson

Ex-Officio
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1933

Organization Founded

1933

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Andrew Lynch First Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Cindy Meyer Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Deborah Brodine Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Drew Martin Director 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Dwight Lacy Third Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
EB
Ellen-Jo Boschert Director 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Eric Kim Director 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Eric Paul Director 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Ethan Permenter Director 1.00 hrs/week
FG
Frank Ghinassi Board Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Jason Kleffer Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jim Shaheen Board Chair - Elect 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Joe Pritchard Director 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Joe Procopio Director 1.00 hrs/week
NK
Nasser Khan Director 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Nick Stavros Director 1.00 hrs/week
PT
Patricia Toole Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
RK
Richard Kresch Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Robin Conyers Director 1.00 hrs/week
RP
Ryan Pardo Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Scott Rauch Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Stuart Archer Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
TK
Tom Kenny Director 1.00 hrs/week
TA
Tina Aown M.S.N, PMHRN-BC, Lifepoint Health, TN
SB
Shajine Blake J.D., Community Medical Services, AZ
AB
Alisa B. Busch M.d., M.s., Mc
SC
Stephanie Colella PA-C, M.H.S., Interim APP Manager, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health, Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital, CT
JC
Jemma Coster MSN NP-BC, Signature Healthcare Services, CA
DE
David Ermer M.D., Avera Mc
LC
LTC Mark C. Fleming Ph.D., Lifepoint Health, TN
MF
Mark Friedlander M.D., M.B.A., Universal Health Services, Inc., PA
JG
Jemece Gasaway M.S.W, Promises Behavioral Health, TN
AG
Andrew Gerber M.D., Ph.D., Silver Hill Hospital, CT
JL
Jerry L. Halverson M.D., FACPsych, D.F.A.P.A., Rogers Behavioral Health, WI
PM
Paul M. Heffington L.C.S.W., R.N., A.P.R.N., Community Health Systems, TN
TH
Tess Hughes Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCTP, Vivant Behavioral Healthcare, AZ
CH
Candy Hightower M.s., L.p.c., L.c.d.c., Hacp-Cms, Summit Bhc, Tn
MJ
Meridith Johnson Acadia Healthcare, Inc., TN
NK
Navdeep Kang Psy.D, Acadia Healthcare, Inc., TN
AC
Allison C. Kidder L.C.S.W., M.B.A., Compass Health, LA
EK
Elisabeth Kunkel M.D., Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, PA
BL
Beth Liebhardt MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services, Behavioral Health and Emergency Services, Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital, CT
DM
Denise Mason L.I.C.S.W., Beth Israel Lahey Health/Bay
JM
Jessica Matthews Sr. Vice President of Operations, New Season/Colonial Management Group, LP, FL
AM
Ann Miller Ph.D., Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer, Vizion Health, LLC, NC
SM
Stacy Miller Universal Health Services, Inc., TX
RM
Ruth Moore C.C.E.P., Acadia Healthcare, Inc., CA
TO
Thomas Otten M.A., Avera Mc
TE
Todd E. Peters M.D., Sheppard Pratt, MD
LR
Lori Ryland Ph.D., L.P., B.C.B.A.-D., C.A.A.D.C, Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., NJ
LS
Lori Scharff L.I.C.S.W., Boys Town Behavioral Health Division, NE
KS
Keith Stowell M.D., M.S.P.H., M.B.A., Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, NJ
SM
Susan M. Szulewski M.d., M.b.a., Mc
CW
Charles Westfall L.M.F.T. Sharp Mc
KW
Kristin Wilson L.P.C., M.A., C.C.T.P., R.Y.T, Newport Healthcare, TN

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.1M

Highest Paid

$671K

Shawn Coughlin

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Shawn Coughlin President & CEO $559,000 $111,800 $670,800 40
Rochelle Archuleta-Gonzalez EXEC. VP Of Gov'T Rel. & Public Policy $333,102 $49,965 $383,067 40
Maria Merlie Chief Operating Officer $234,552 $33,981 $268,533 40
Jessica Zigmond VP Of Communications $237,169 $23,717 $260,886 40
Sarah Wattenberg Director Of Quality & Addiction SVCS. $216,019 $32,403 $248,422 40
Andrew Dodson VP Of Government Relations $195,406 $19,541 $214,947 40
Mark Covall Executive Vice-Chairman $75,025 — $75,025 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$35K Grants Given
2 Organizations

Top Grantees

2 total
MH
Mental Health Leadership Intiative Inc Foxborough, MA
$25K
TB
The Belfast-Beltway Boxing Project Washington, DC
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
NABH Education and Research Foundation
Washington, DC
Charitable Foundation
501(c) 501(c)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

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Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
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225 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

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Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 393-6700

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900 17th Street NW 420 Washington, DC 20006