Governor's Institute

Governor's Institute 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.

New training dates for Mental Health First Aid!April 8 - Jacksonville, NCApril 22 - VirtualApril 30 - Charlotte May 6 - ...
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...

3 weeks away!The 2026 Addiction Medicine Conference on April 9-11 will feature two powerful keynote presentations from l...
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!

It was a great night connecting with fans at the Carolina Hurricanes game! 🏒We teamed up with our friends at the North C...
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

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

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for the Governor's Working Group SMVF Summit in Raleigh! Thank you to everyone ...
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.

Empowering Women Veterans Virtual Summit🗓️Tuesday, March 3, 2026⏰5:00 pm - 6:30 pmRSVP link under comments.
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!

Join Us in Asheville — or From Anywhere!What: 2026 Addiction Medicine ConferenceWhen: April 9–11, 2026Where: Asheville, ...
02/18/2026

Join Us in Asheville — or From Anywhere!

What: 2026 Addiction Medicine Conference
When: April 9–11, 2026
Where: Asheville, NC (in-person + virtual options)
Who: Clinicians and health care teams advancing the practice of addiction medicine
Why: CME, expert education, and connection

Agenda + registration at the link under comments.

Ready to better support those who served?Become a Veteran Support Specialist through this hybrid workshop combining in-p...
02/10/2026

Ready to better support those who served?

Become a Veteran Support Specialist through this hybrid workshop combining in-person training and online learning. Build practical skills in veteran mental health, trauma-informed care, and ethical practice while gaining insight into military culture and barriers to care.

Register now at the link under comments!

Challenge Accepted!Crystal Miller, Director of SMVF Programs at the Governor’s Institute, shares what’s coming next mont...
02/03/2026

Challenge Accepted!

Crystal Miller, Director of SMVF Programs at the Governor’s Institute, shares what’s coming next month at the SMVF Summit in Raleigh.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.

Register today at the link under comments!

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🎓 Scholarship Opportunity | Addiction Medicine Conference 2026The Governor's Institute is offering scholarships to atten...
01/22/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity | Addiction Medicine Conference 2026

The Governor's Institute is offering scholarships to attend the 2026 Addiction Medicine Conference, April 10–11 in Asheville, NC!

Who’s eligible?
Medical, NP, and PA students; residents; and fellows with an interest in addiction medicine.
Apply by: February 27, 2026 - https://addiction-medicine.org/scholarships/

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Raleigh, NC
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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.