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The work of the Governor’s Institute is built on evidence-based practices proven effective in redu

The Governor’s Institute started in 1986 as a task force headed by Dr. Michael Durfee that was convened to make recommendations about an organizational approach to getting the health care professions, particularly physicians, more involved in preventing, identifying and treating substance abuse. The Institute was officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 1990. The first Board of Directors was appointed by Governor James G. Martin and initial funding was provided through the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. Twenty years later, the Governor’s Institute remains an important partner and resource for the community and state by providing networking opportunities and other connections among research and educational programs, professional organizations, clinics and hospitals, treatment facilities, consumer groups and the substance abuse field. The Governor’s Institute primarily serves North Carolina, but will expand into neighboring states as funding allows.

04/10/2026

The Addiction Medicine Conference is officially underway in Asheville!
Pre-conference sessions brought together passionate professionals ready to make an impact in addiction medicine. Can’t wait for the main conference to begin tomorrow!

04/03/2026

There are more than 63,300 military children in North Carolina whose parents serve our nation in the armed forces.

April is the — a time to honor the service, strength, and sacrifices of the children and youth in military families.

Last year, Governor Josh Stein signed into law legislation that aids military children in enrolling in school. North Carolina has also been endorsed as a Do Your Part State, affirming its commitment to strengthening support for military children by participation in MCCYN and the MCCYN PLUS programs, among other initiatives.

Read Governor Stein’s full proclamation here: https://governor.nc.gov/governor-stein-proclaims-month-military-child

Blue Star Families of the Greater Fayetteville Region I Blue Star Families I NC Public Schools

03/26/2026

Grow Your Impact: Two Opportunities You Don't Want To Miss

📍 Motivational Interviewing Training (In-Person)
Join MINT trainer Peter Rives on May 26–27 in Greenville, NC for a hands-on, two-day Motivational Interviewing training. Designed for those serving adolescents and families impacted by substance use, this course meets the 13-hour state requirement and includes CE credits, meals, and real-time skill building.
⚠️ Only 30 seats available!

💻 NC Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Conference (Virtual)
Mark your calendar for June 3rd for the 3rd Annual statewide conference, held virtually and in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services DMH/DD/SUS. With 1,100+ registrants last year, this event brings together experts to share both foundational insights and emerging trends in adolescent substance use care. Registration opens mid-April.

03/24/2026

A special podcast update offers a sneak peek at the 2026 Addiction Medicine Conference — and a quick look at what you can expect this April!

The conference will take place April 9–11 in Asheville, NC, with both in-person and virtual options available.

If you’re considering attending, this short preview episode is the perfect place to start. It gives you a quick overview of what makes this conference so valuable — and why so many providers return each year!

Give it a listen:

Health & Fitness Podcast · The Addiction Medicine Podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and others interested in addiction medicine and will feature thoughtful conversations and insights from clinicians, patients and…

03/20/2026

New training dates for Mental Health First Aid!

April 8 - Jacksonville, NC
April 22 - Virtual
April 30 - Charlotte
May 6 - Virtual
May 22 - Virtual
Register at the link under comments.

If you're wondering what a training is like - check out the video!

Have you ever heard of Mental Health First Aid? Watch this video to understand what this training is and why it's so important for everyone, but especially f...

03/18/2026

3 weeks away!
The 2026 Addiction Medicine Conference on April 9-11 will feature two powerful keynote presentations from leaders bringing both public health expertise and lived experience to the conversation around substance use and recovery.
Join us in person in Asheville or online from anywhere!

Check out the full agenda and register at the link under comments!

03/17/2026

Update to Chapter 35 benefits!

03/13/2026

It was a great night connecting with fans at the Carolina Hurricanes game! 🏒

We teamed up with our friends at the North Carolina National Guard Family Programs to highlight the Ask Me NC Campaign and share mental health and substance use resources available across North Carolina.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat and learn more. Conversations like these help reduce stigma and remind people that support is available!
Check out the campaign - https://askmenc.org

North Carolina National Guard

03/11/2026

Join us for a hybrid Veteran Support Specialist Workshop designed for those who want to better support veterans and military families.

Participants will explore veteran mental health, trauma-informed care, military culture, and strategies to reduce stigma and improve access to care—while also strengthening professional well-being and ethical practice.

The workshop runs March 27 – May 22, 2026, with two in-person sessions and weekly online coursework in between.

Learn more and register at the link in the comments!

03/10/2026

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for the Governor's Working Group SMVF Summit in Raleigh!
Thank you to everyone who showed up, joined the conversations, shared your experiences, and took time to learn together.
A big thank you as well to our speakers, facilitators, partners, and vendors who helped make the day so meaningful.

02/25/2026

Empowering Women Veterans Virtual Summit
🗓️Tuesday, March 3, 2026
⏰5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

RSVP link under comments.

02/23/2026

Black Box Dance Theatre brings WE LIFT EACH OTHER to Craven Community College ‼️

Join us in Orringer Auditorium for a live performance, documentary screening, and talk-back with dancers and veterans from the film about art, service, and the power of belonging.

This event is free and open to the public with required registration. Check out the details at the EVENTS tab on our website to learn more!

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1121 Situs Court, Ste 320
Raleigh, NC
27606

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://governorsinstitute.org/

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Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges Today

The Governor’s Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation was founded in 1990 to improve how the health care professions, particularly physicians, prevent, identify, and treat substance use disorders.

Today, the Governor’s Institute remains an important partner and resource, providing innovative professional education and technical assistance, workforce development, networking opportunities and other collaborations among research and educational programs, professional organizations, and clinics, hospitals and other treatment facilities. While much of the current focus is on opioid use disorder, the GI strives to develop and sustain infrastructure and systems that can support evidence based prevention and treatment for substance use disorders of all types.