OAKTON, Va. (May 11, 2026)— HopeLink Behavioral Health was named for the 15th time to The NonProfit Times national list of 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For.  HopeLink, a regional nonprofit with national reach that helps individuals who live with serious behavioral health issues or that are in crisis, ranked number 49 among the nation’s top employers with its focus on training cited as a reason.

“As mental health needs have grown so has HopeLink. Our employees are fundamental to our ability to serve our clients. We invest in our talented employee base, ensuring they have the training and benefits to do and be their best. We are proud that The NonProfit Times again recognized our nonprofit and the emphasis we place on our workplace culture,” said Joseph Getch, CEO, HopeLink. “Being able to attract and retain a great team helps us achieve our mission to save and change lives.”

Until two years ago, HopeLink was ranked among medium sized employers.  With its growth, the nonprofit is now compared to the largest sized employers. HopeLink has 350 employees that work at its Oakton headquarters and throughout the nation. HopeLink offers a work environment that encourages teamwork, professional growth, and work-life balance. It’s a culture where employees enjoy coming to work, are accountable and can excel in the services they provide.  The organization provides supported resources and training for continued learning and growth, a competitive industry-related salary, and an excellent benefits program.

Created in 2010 by The NonProfit Times—the leading national publication for nonprofit managers—in partnership with Workforce Research Group. this nationwide survey and awards program honors the best employers in the nonprofit sector. The program was open to all nonprofits with a 501 (c)(3) status that have a facility with a minimum of 15 employees. The evaluation included a survey of each nominated organization’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. In addition, the evaluation included a much more heavily weighted anonymous employee survey to measure the employee experience. 

Results were analyzed and categorized according to eight core focus areas: leadership and planning; corporate culture and communications; role satisfaction; work environment; relationship with supervisor; training, development, and resources; pay and benefits; and overall engagement. Organizations that made the list scored near 92% across all categories.

About HopeLink Behavioral Health

HopeLink is a leading nonprofit helping those living with diverse behavioral health issues and anyone who faces life crises achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and safety. HopeLink provides the people it serves with skill training and support to help them recover and rebuild their lives through a range of services including Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Program Services, Mental Health Outpatient Therapy, Mental Health Skills-Building, TIP, Children and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Navigation, Individual Supported Employment, Peer Support Services, Coordinated Specialty Care, and other services.  HopeLink is a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Center and Regional Crisis Call Center answering calls, texts, and chats from across Virginia and the nation. For 24/7 support from HopeLink, call 988. For 24/7 chat support, visit 988lifeline.org/chat. www.hopelinkbh.org

Mental Health Awareness Month Event Hosted by The Alliance Group & CBRE

Vienna, VA (May 11, 2026)— HopeLink’s 6th annual golf tournament hosted by The Alliance Group and CBRE raised more than $112,000 to benefit the nonprofit’s Transition to Independence Process (TIP) program, which supports youth and young adults with emotional or behavioral difficulties in successfully transitioning to adulthood. The event helped kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.

“Every year, our business community comes through in a big way to support mental health. Our annual golf tournament raises critical funds to run mental health programs. We are grateful to the leadership of The Alliance Group and CBRE, which has helped us reach more business leaders and create awareness about behavioral health issues affecting our region. Their commitment has ensured more people—including teens—have access to our lifesaving and life-changing programs,” explained Joseph Getch, CEO, HopeLink.

More than 120 golfers participated in the tournament. Held at Westwood Golf Club in Vienna, the event featured 18 holes, a reception, prizes, and speakers who discussed the important work of HopeLink. As a nonprofit providing mental health, crisis, and suicide intervention services to thousands across Virginia and beyond, HopeLink and its services are needed more than ever.

This year’s funds will support HopeLink’s Transition to Independence Process (TIP) program, a youth-driven, highly effective program that helps young people with emotional and behavioral disorders transition to adulthood so they can live independent, fuller lives. TIP operates with a team-based approach. Young people served are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties, and may have co-occurring substance abuse disorders, mild developmental disabilities, and/or involvement with children’s protective services, juvenile justice, or public assistance, and/or youth who are runaway or homeless. Participating youth experience increased employment and post-secondary career education, improved community-life functioning, and reductions in the use of intensive mental health services and incarceration.

Along with Title Sponsors—The Alliance Group and CBRE, over 40 organizations and individuals sponsored the event, including Premier Sponsor Cassady & Company as well as the Eric Monday Foundation, Integral Federal, Chainbridge Technologies, and Impact.com.

A full list of sponsors can be found here: https://hopelinkbh.org/golf-tournament/.

About HopeLink Behavioral Health

HopeLink is a leading nonprofit helping those living with diverse behavioral health issues and anyone who faces life crises achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and safety. HopeLink provides people they serve with skill training and support to help them recover and rebuild their lives through a range of services including Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day Program Services, Mental Health Outpatient Therapy, Mental Health Skills-Building, TIP, Individual Supported Employment, Peer Support Services, Coordinated Specialty Care, and other services.  HopeLink is a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Center and Regional Crisis Call Center answering calls, texts, and chats from across Virginia and the nation. For 24/7 support from HopeLink, call 988. For 24/7 chat support, visit 988lifeline.org/chat. www.hopelinkbh.org