What Happens When I Join?
Individuals
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Organizations
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Why APNC
It starts with connections, but it’s much more than that.
Email mcoyner@apnc.org for an application to join.
Training
Providing development and support to professionals working in the addiction field. Promoting evidence-based improvements in the treatment and prevention of substance use disorder.
Advocacy
We influence change in policy, systems and institutions. Supported by the latest evidence, we advocate for change in policy and practice within government, society and business. Raising awareness about the problems related to addiction and its stigma. Promoting best standards in research in the addiction field.
Innovation
We champion evidence-led and thoughtful approaches to SUD impact. By equipping our members and communities with research, streamlined giving infrastructure and a local network of experts to learn from, we’re empowering collaboration by bringing resources to the problem solving table.
Testimonials
…In 2005, I moved into a new job and remembered how helpful the information from APNC had been when I was a member. So I re-joined. I decided to take part in all that APNC had to offer. I started working with Clint Horton at the conferences and eventually was asked to join the board. I have seen APNC grow from a volunteer board with one staff person to the organization that it is today. I tell people to join because of the available information and the networking opportunities. I have made so many friends, both professional and personal, through APNC. It is a great organization.”
Angie Banther
Being new to the field, I quickly realized the benefit of being a part of APNC. As an APNC member, I have access to ongoing training opportunities and am kept up-to-date on pertinent information. APNC continues to be my go-to source for all things related to the SUD field and provides a solid foundation to build relationships with other addiction professionals.”
Kim Morris
Benefits
Not an APNC member? We definitely think you should be.
Why? Because we offer some great membership benefits that all addiction professionals should take advantage of.
Among these benefits are special savings on APNC spring and fall conferences, as well as discounts on both national and regional NAADAC sponsored conferences. You will also receive member savings for NC regional training workshops and have many opportunities to earn free continuing education credits.
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Representation in State Government
APNC has strong ties to the Governor’s office, the Attorney General’s Office, DHHS leadership and the legislature. We represent our members in statewide advisory councils, coordinate the SUD Federation and work collaboratively with The Coalition, the Provider Action Council, and other partners to drive better health policy. These connections ensure access to a wealth of information across the continuum of care. Staff seek input from members to inform our legislative and policy efforts.
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Dedicated Staff
The staff at APNC is composed of prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery professionals available to support members via phone or email.
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Membership Newsletters
Individual members receive regular news updates and action alerts in our newsletter, and access to the most current research and training in substance use disorders. Essential updates are sent throughout the legislative session to keep members informed on the latest political trends impacting the field.
Benefits
Individual membership is open to those interested in the field of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery and peer support services. APNC is recognized by legislators, the Governor’s office, NCDHHS and other leaders as the most effective organization in North Carolina representing the continuum of care for addiction. APNC’s members are viewed as experts in the field and their input is highly valued. APNC individual members benefit from communication among colleagues, increased recognition of addiction and mental health as a treatable condition, and become closely aligned with APNC’s strong, 60-year tradition.
As an APNC Individual Member, you will also receive:
- Subscription to the official publication of NAADAC
- Six issues of NAADAC’s newsletter
- 6-12 issues of APNC’s newsletter Professional networking opportunities
- A state and federal level legislative voice
- Timely legislative updates
- Liability insurance
- Opportunity to be a part of APNC matters by serving on committees
Organizational membership is open to prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery and peer support providers. By becoming an Organizational Member of APNC, your agency has full membership in the National Council for Behavioral Health (a $4,484 value) which is the leading national association advocating and shaping federal policy for behavioral health.
Other Organizational Member benefits related to National Council Membership include:
- Access to the largest advocacy network of behavioral health providers in the country
- An opportunity to apply for ground-breaking new practice improvement initiatives
- Access to leading consultants, trainers, and other field experts on relevant and timely topics such as compliance and risk management, healthcare integration, healthcare reform operationalization, strategic planning and more
- Member discounts for Mental Health First Aid trainings, learning management systems, the National Council bookstore and job postings
- Access to the National Council Member list serve/li>
- An opportunity to apply for the prestigious National Council Awards of Excellence
APNC offers the following membership benefits to Organizational Members:
- Discounts on conference sponsorship
- APNC’s newsletter
- Professional networking opportunities
- A state and federal level legislative voice
- Timely legislative updates
- Free advertising (job posts, events and more!)
- Opportunity to be a part of APNC matters by serving on committees
If you would like access to the tools and techniques necessary to become an effective addiction professional, contact us to become APNC member today!
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Great question! For APNC individual members, you MUST renew through NAADAC. Don’t worry! Your APNC profile will get updated as well within two business days of your renewal. If you are the key contact for your organizational membership, you MUST renew through your MemberClicks login. Upon renewal, all employees linked to your agency will also automatically renew.
APNC is a proud affiliate, or state chapter, of NAADAC. When you join one, you automatically join the other! Think of NAADAC as your national representative and APNC as your state representative.
Email info@apnc.org to state your need, we will send one in the mail to you!
It’s up to you! APNC organizational and individual members get many of the same benefits. However, organizational members are not also members of NAADAC and individual members do not get National Council membership. We know this can get confusing so please reach out to us at info@apnc.org for more information.
Oh no! If your training was in person, unfortunately that was the only copy. However, if you took one of our virtual trainings or uploaded your in-person certificate to your MemberClicks page then you can access and print all CE certificates starting from 2020. Simply click the CE log in your MemberClicks profile.