We are the only professional membership organization in North Carolina that advocates exclusively on behalf of addiction professionals.
What We’re Facing
100,000
overdose deaths from January 2023-December 2023 (CDC)
11.5
of the mental health/SUD needs are currently being met in North Carolina as of March 2024 (HRSA)
68
of North Carolina substance use providers noted an increase in demand for services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Our Solutions
Membership
APNC creates meaningful connections between professionals, organizations, coalitions, providers, peers, advocates, and communities to drive change in the SUD field. Membership offers Networking & Engagement, Standardization & Best Practices, Personal & Professional Development.
Programs
The addiction and overdose epidemics have worsened in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addiction Professionals of North Carolina provides a number of services that support the frontline professionals working directly with people who use drugs, people in recovery, and people working to prevent substance misuse.
Advocacy
APNC is the only North Carolina professional membership organization with a legislative voice that advocates exclusively on behalf of addiction professionals, organizations, and the communities they serve. Over the years, APNC has built strong relationships with members of the North Carolina legislature and is the trusted expert on all substance use and behavioral health policy issues. APNC fights for policies that support the workforce and improve the health and wellness of people who use drugs or who are in recovery.
APNC Spotlighted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Nearly 8 out of 10 people entering the North Carolina prison system has a substance use challenge and could benefit from treatment. Enter the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC), the only professional membership organization in North Carolina that advocates exclusively on behalf of addiction professionals.
