Aug 1, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardDivision of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services Strategic Plan 2027-2032
This strategic plan outlines the Division's five key priorities to reduce substance use among youth and misuse among adults in North Carolina, encompassing alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, cannabis, and problem gambling. The plan aims to improve the substance use prevention workforce, expand access to evidence-based prevention strategies, increase local policy initiatives, foster collaboration across partners, and enhance the state's evaluation strategy. The overarching vision is to delay substance use and reduce substance misuse across all age groups in North Carolina.