In 2018, County Commissioners established this taskforce to serve in an advisory capacity to make recommendations regarding the substance use and addiction program needs of Brunswick County. The roles of the Commission members as approved by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners are to:

1. Increase public awareness of substance abuse and addiction
2. Engage community members on a large scale
3. Reduce stigma surrounding addiction and mental health
4. Assess the availability and accessibility of mental health, drug addiction treatment services, and overdose reversal throughout the county, and identify areas that may be underserved
5. Support efforts to expand access to new, evidence- based treatment to underserved areas
6.  Support efforts to divert non-violent drug offenders to recovery and treatment in lieu of incarceration

In May 2024, upon the suggestion and request from Commissioner Williams, staff have examined the Substance Use and Addiction Commission (Commission) by-laws and added mental health as a focus area to the
Commission's charge. The updated by-laws add mental health to the scope of the Commission and two positions:

1. Trillium Regional Director or designee and
2. Local mental health professional.

Learn more at: Board of Commissioners • Brunswick County, NC - Agenda & Minutes • CivicClerk

The Commission meets the first Thursday of every month at 5pm in Boardroom at Brunswick County Health Services Building (Building A)

You can see Commission roster, meeting agenda and minutes at this website: Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission | Brunswick County, NC (brunswickcountync.gov)