Governor's Institute

09/08/2026

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month.
Although often misunderstood or overlooked, FASD is far more common than many realize. It's estimated that FASD affects 1 in 20 people.
Learn more, help share accurate information, and reduce stigma: https://www.arcnc.org/programs-and-services/proof-alliance-nc

https://ncfasdinformed.org/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2671465

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about prenatal alcohol exposure and recognize the individuals and families impacted by FASD.

This year, we are especially proud to share that Proof Alliance NC, together with The Arc of North Carolina and NC FASD Informed, helped create a proclamation officially recognizing September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month in North Carolina. The proclamation was signed by Governor Josh Stein!

Throughout September, we encourage North Carolinians to learn more, share accurate information, help prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies, reduce stigma, and advocate for the services and supports needed by people with FASD and their families.

👠❤ Awareness matters. Education matters. Support matters. And prevention starts with all of us.

09/01/2026

Scholarship applications are OPEN!

Financial support is available for North Carolina’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and mental health workforce to help cover credentialing, exam prep, peer support training, conferences, and continuing education.

See if you’re eligible and apply today!
https://governorsinstitute.org/ce

08/28/2026

*Free event for veterans interested in or involved in agriculture*

Friday, October 16
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
NC A&T State University Farm - Greensboro, NC

Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JKRLSP7

08/26/2026

GLP-1s are everywhere right now, and they raise important questions for clinicians caring for patients with substance use disorders.

🎙️ We’re kicking off a new 'Hot Topics in Addiction Medicine' series on our Addiction Medicine Podcast! In each episode, we’ll dive into a timely issue related to substance use disorders and share three key takeaways you can apply.

First up: GLP-1s with Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas.
Listen now wherever you get your pods! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-medicine-podcast/id1580813509

https://open.spotify.com/show/7v9cwwAyDIPWQ9Dgccsz0g?si=4debee98c22e4a8c&nd=1&dlsi=424563776a834b6e

08/20/2026

Don't miss the chance to get Mental Health First Aid trained!
Join us for an upcoming in-person training near you:
📍 Mills River — Sept. 11
📍 Kinston — Sept. 17
📍 Fayetteville — Sept. 23

Secure your spot:

Identify. Understand. Respond. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to m ...

08/18/2026

We’re excited to be exhibitors at the Recovery Alliance Initiative Summit: OneNC — Whole Person, Whole Recovery Systems in Raleigh!

🗓 October 8–9, 2026
📍 In person | Raleigh, NC

We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and learning from others across the recovery community.

More information:

RAI 2026 Summit- Raleigh, NCDate October 8, 2026 - October 9, 2026Time 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue McKimmon Center at NC StateLocation 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, 27606, United States, Venue Google Map Link + Google MapOrganizer Recovery Alliance InitiativePrice Accepting Donations

08/14/2026

Registration is OPEN for the 9th Annual Addiction Medicine Essentials
https://governorsinstitute.org/addiction-medicine-essentials/

Join us virtually for two days of practical, evidence-informed education designed for clinicians across specialties and practice settings.

Approximately 12 hours of CME, pending approval.

Check out the conference website and register: https://governorsinstitute.org/addiction-medicine-essentials/

08/07/2026

Upcoming Training!

Join the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, Inc. and the Governor's Institute for the Tri-Diagnosis: Pain, Substance Use Disorder, and Mood Disturbance webinar and earn up to 4 Live AAFP Prescribed CME credits.

Presented by Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas, this training explores common psychiatric conditions that co-occur with chronic pain and substance use disorder, helping clinicians provide more effective, integrated care.

🗓Choose the session that fits your schedule:
• Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 5:45 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 12 | 8:45 a.m.

Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/70114c6f-0cb5-42bf-addd-10bea598542a/summary

08/03/2026

Strengthen your Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills!

Join the Governor's Institute and Peter Rives (MINT) on September 14–15 in Western NC for an interactive, two-day Motivational Interviewing training.

Designed for professionals serving adolescents and families impacted by substance use, this training meets the 13-hour state requirement for behavioral health providers.

✅ Limited seats available
✅ Lunch included both days
✅ 13 CEs pending (NASW-NC & NCASPPB)

Register at the link under comments.

07/28/2026

Veterans Benefits Live
August 20–21
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church - Charlotte

This two-day event offers Veterans and their families the chance to connect one-on-one with staff from the Winston-Salem Regional Office and the Salisbury VA Health Care System.

More information: https://engage.mecknc.gov/RX7344