Resources
Below is a list of local and statewide projects and initiatives working to combat different aspects of the opioid crisis in North Carolina communities.
Below is a list of local and statewide projects and initiatives working to combat different aspects of the opioid crisis in North Carolina communities.
Resource Name | About | Contact |
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Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina |
ADCNC is a nonprofit organization that runs a 24-hour hotline to help individuals struggling with drug or alcohol misuse. Hotline operators provide listening support and help identify treatment services that can continue to assist callers. |
ADCNC 800-688-4232 / 919-493-0003 info@alcoholdrughelp.org |
Carolinas Healthcare System – #ThisisSober Campaign |
Carolinas Healthcare System (CHS) launched a #ThisIsSober campaign to reduce the stigma of opioid addiction and seeking treatment. CHS shares successful recovery stories with the aim of encouraging more people to seek treatment. |
Claire Simmons 704-631-1076 claire.simmons@carolinashealthcare.org |
Fayetteville Task Force |
Led by the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center and city officials, the Task Force seeks to convene relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive opioid strategy. The Task Force educates opioid providers about overprescribing, educates the public about substance use disorder and helps those struggling with substance use get treatment. |
Elizabeth Goolsby (Fayetteville VA Medical Center Director) 910-822-7059 |
Granville Vance Public Health Department |
The Granville Vance Public Health Department offers substance misuse services in Oxford and Henderson, including naloxone and a syringe exchange program. |
Lisa Harrison, Health Director 919-690-2108 lharrison@gvdhd.org |
Greensboro Area Health Education Center (AHEC) App |
The Greensboro AHEC has created a collaborative app to help Guilford County health providers, citizens and emergency responders easily access relevant information about drug abuse prevention, drop off and treatment options in their area. |
Greensboro AHEC 336-832-8025 ahec.customerservice@conehealth.com |
HOPE Initiative |
The Nashville HOPE Initiative is a program that enables individuals with substance use disorder seek treatment and rehabilitation with the help of law enforcement without the threat of incarceration. The Nashville Police Department helps users dispose of drug paraphernalia and find detox, treatment, and recovery centers. http://www.townofnashville.com/government/police-department/hope-initiative |
Nashville Chief of Police Thomas Bashore 252-459-4545 thomas.bashore@townofnashvillenc.gov |
JCANS Foundation |
JCANS Foundation is a Wilson-based crisis intervention nonprofit that helps individuals enter detox and rehab facilities in a timely manner, and helps families find solutions to guide loved ones on the path to recovery. |
Mike and Becky Cannon 252-299-1481 info@jcans.org |
Lock Your Meds NC |
Lock Your Meds NC provides information on how to safely secure and dispose of prescription drugs to keep them out of the wrong hands. The website also helps people identify warning signs of potential drug abuse and lists available resources to get help. |
Lock Your Meds NC 252-237-1241 lockyourmeds@ncrxprevention.com |
North Carolina Council of Community Programs – Treatment Services Guide |
The NC Council of Community Programs is a statewide association of organizations that provide substance use disorder treatment programs. Its website provides a list of treatment facilities for every North Carolina county. |
NC Council 919-657-0580 |
North Carolina Parent Resource Center |
The North Carolina Parent Resource Center engages communities to reduce substance abuse through parent engagement and involvement. The Parent Resource Center has a list of substance prevention coalitions by North Carolina County. http://www.ncparentresourcecenter.org/resources/nc-coalitions/ |
Anna Godwin, Coordinator 252-237-1242 anna@ncparentresourcecenter.org |
Orange County Coordinated Opioid Overdose Reduction Effort |
COORE is a three-pronged program that allows people struggling with substance misuse to dispose of drugs in dropboxes without repercussion, provides quick assistance for individuals seeking treatments, and helps law enforcement share information efficiently. |
Merrily Cheek 919-245-2900 ext. 2923 mcheek@orangecountync.gov |
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids |
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids educates parents and families about substance misuse disorder and guides them through education, prevention and treatment options for their children. The organization also connect families with counselors to develop personalized action plans for children struggling with substance use. |
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids 212-922-1560 |
Perinatal Substance Use Project |
The Perinatal Substance Use Project at the Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina provides resources on substance use services for North Carolina women who are pregnant or parenting and using substances. |
Judith Johnson-Hostler 1-800-688-4232 jjones@alcoholdrughelp.org |
Recovery Communities of North Carolina |
RCNC supports individuals in recovery from substance misuse disorder by providing access to community services, connecting them with treatment facilities, and facilitating trainings in peer to peer recovery coaching. |
RCNC 919-231-0248 info@rcnc.org |
Recovery Community of Durham |
RCOD works to promote recovery and wellness through advocacy, education in support in Durham. |
RCOD 919-641-9988 recoverycommunityofdurham@gmail.com |
Recovery Concepts Community Center (RC3) |
The Wilson County recovery center, RC3, supports individuals in substance use recovery by providing peer support, activities, resources and trainings. The Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition created the center in collaboration with partner organizations in the community. |
Gina Lane 252-991-7267 gina@wilsonrc3.org |
Rockingham County Integrated Health Care Program |
Rockingham County Health and Human Services created the Integrated Health Care Program with a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. The program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to Rockingham County citizens. Services include a community paramedic program, healthy lifestyle support, behavioral health management, and intensive case management. |
Lisa Ellington, Program Manager 336-634-3009 lellington@co.rockingham.nc.us |
Sneads Ferry Drug Task Force |
The Sneads Ferry Drug Task Force takes a multi-pronged approach to decreasing the negative impact of substance use in Onslow County. The organization is pursuing strategies in the fields of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, law enforcement, fundraising and raising awareness. |
Cindy Patane 910-381-0886 patanecindy@gmail.com |
Spartan Recovery Program |
The Spartan Recovery Program is an on-campus addiction recovery program for students at UNC-Greensboro. It offers a network of resources that help recovering students set and achieve personal and academic goals. |
UNC-Greensboro Student Health Dept. 336-334-5340 recovery@uncg.edu |
State-Operated Treatment Centers |
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has a list of healthcare facilities operated by the state of North Carolina that treat adults and children with substance use disorder, mental illness and developmental disabilities. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/mental-health-substance-abuse/treatment-centers |
Dale C. Armstrong 919-855-4700 |
The Anchor Holds Inc. |
Nash County-based nonprofit The Anchor Holds provides resources to help individuals and families navigate substance use recovery and raises awareness about substance use disorder. The organization facilitates peer recovery support and support for families, both online and in person. |
Ashley Fabrizio and Heather Moore 252-289-5601 |
Transylvania C.A.R.E. Coalition |
The Transylvania C.A.R.E. Coalition was organized in 2010 as a response to the high overdose rate seen in the local hospital ED. The Coalition is convenes local partners committed to the prevention of substance abuse and dedicated to environmental, systems, and policy change to address substance misuse. |
Karen Gorman, Director 828-884-1750 karen.gorman@transylvaniacounty.org |