behavioral health & Substance Use Disorder

More than 50,000 people in WNC struggle with Substance Use Disorder, and almost half (46.5%) of adults living in the region report that their lives have been negatively affected by substance misuse* (by self or someone else). Overdoses claim the lives of more than 200 WNC residents annually.

*WNCHN – WNC Healthy Impact Community Health Survey, 2021

Funding Priorities
At-a-Glance

recovery-oriented justice systems planning rfp

Our request for proposals (RFP) from organizations who provide or who are exploring the provision of evidence-based practices such as recovery/treatment courts, diversion programs, community-based reentry supports, community behavioral health centers, jail-based SUD treatment programs and other models proven to be effective in supporting successful recovery has now closed. Award notifications will be announced in mid-September 2024. Thanks to all those who applied..

Special Opioid Planning Opportunity for County/Municipal Governments

Dogwood is offering planning funds to help counties make the most of their opioid settlement dollars. Click below to learn more and apply.

how to apply

Want to discuss your ideas? Learn more about our application process here.

Meet the Health & Wellness Team

April Bragg

Senior Officer – Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder
[email protected]

Michael Pesant

Officer – Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder
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partner outcomes

Advancing Life. Fighting AIDS

In 2018, ALFA started the Foothills Area Harm Reduction Mission (the Farm).

Buncombe County Post-Overdose Response Team

The Post Overdose Response Team addresses critical gaps in care for substance use programs.

Burke Recovery

Burke Recovery helps adolescents and adults in Burke County with substance use prevention and treatment.

C.A.R.E.

C.A.R.E. identified the Rural Communities Opioid Response – Planning grant available from the Health Resource and Services Administration.

Change Agent Cooper

Change Agent Phillip Cooper creates positive change for those facing some of the same life experiences that he has faced.

Diversion Pilot Program Henderson County

Diversion Pilot Program works to reduce risk factors related to substance use disorder.