North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies (NCFADS)

NC Foundation for Alcohol & Drug Studies

2026 NCFADS Summer School

July 22^nd through 24^th | Downtown Wilmington, NC

Contact Info

252-714-0735
Registration@NCFADS.org

July 22nd through 24th, 2026

A Completely In-Person Summer School Experience

Summer School Begins In

47Days

6Hours

0Mins

42Secs

About The Conference

The Premier School for Addiction Professionals in the Southeastern United States

The Board of Directors and staff of NCFADS are pleased to offer the 2026 Summer School in a completely in-person format.

Participants will be able to earn up to 28 hours, dependent upon their registration option and sessions attended.

The sessions will include many of the required types of content for credentialing, such as HIV, ethics, clinical supervision, and several subspecialty credits that NCASPPB requires. We will offer our usual types of professional credits as well.

The 2026 NCFADS Summer School begins on Wednesday, July 22nd, and concludes Friday, July 24th. Each session must be attended in its entirety to receive credit, as a survey link will be posted during each session for attendance confirmation.

The Foundation Board and Staff thank you for your interest in the NCFADS Schools. If you have any additional questions, please contact us ExecutiveDirector@ncfads.org.

Summer School Objectives:

Upon completion of the conference, participants should increase their ability to effectively care for clients and be able to:

Discuss several Substance Use Disorder (SUD) matters specific to North Carolina
Identify population specific interventions and modalities with appropriate clients
Examine techniques and concepts to employ with SUD clients and families; as well as implement these skills in their daily practice.

The Schools are highly beneficial for addictions and substance use disorder professionals, as well as licensed professional counselors, social workers, school counselors/nurses/social workers, rehabilitation counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychotherapists, integrated care professionals, criminal justice/juvenile justice/corrections personnel, clergy and pastoral care professionals, nurses and other healthcare professionals, health educators, EAP staff, recovery coaches and allies, public health workers, social services staff, and all interested others.

Who Should Attend?

Social Workers
Integrated Care Professionals
Criminal Justice
Juvenile Justice
Corrections Personnel
Clergy and Pastoral Care Professionals
Addictions and Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Licensed Professional Counselors
School Counselors
EAP Staff
Recovery Coaches and Allies
Public Health Workers
Social Services Staff
Nurses (Hospital, Clinic, etc…)
Healthcare Professionals
Health Educators
Rehabilitation Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychotherapists
School Nurses
…and all interested others!

In-Depth + Intense Learning

The School Provides up to 27 Total Hours of Credit

Unlike quick webinars or single-day conferences, NCFADS provides professionals and students with in-depth and immersive knowledge, taught over the course of several days, and by nationally recognized experts in the field.

Flexible School Packages

Flexible Options to Meet Your Unique Needs

We understand the pressures of being a professional in the field, and furthermore recognize the struggles of acquiring much needed continuing education while operating a private practice. We offer flexible registration packages for your convenience.

Connect. Network. Engage.

Unique Opportunities to Meet Professionals from All Over the Globe

Networking is critical in today’s fast-paced and tech-centric world. There is no better way to form long-lasting and worthwhile connections like peer-to-peer networking. There are plenty of opportunities during the School to meet and connect with individuals and organizations that may be able to advance your career or professional practice.

Meet Our Knowledge Leaders

For over 50 years, the North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies (NCFADS) has attracted and retained some of the world’s most recognized and noteworthy faculty speakers. And in keeping with that tradition, we are pleased to announce our Summer School Speakers & Faculty…

Desireé Gorbea-Finalet

Brain Injury Researcher

Ellen E. Elliott

PhD, LCAS, LPC, CCS, CSAT

LPA, LCAS, CCS

MSW, LCAS

BS, BA, CPS

DWS, MSW, LCSW

LCSW, LCAS, PMH-C

LCSW, LCAS, CCS

LCAS, LCMHC

Stephanie Jackson Grier

MS, LCAS

Noga Zerubavel

PhD

Jeff Hunsucker

MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CPSS

James E. Campbell

LPC, LAC, MAC, AADC

Merrill Norton

Pharm D., D.Ph.,CMAC, CCS

Ron Flack, Jr.

LCAS

Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler

MA, MEd, RYT, CSAPC

Virginia Johnson

CPS, CSAPC

Archie Lynch

Sgt.

Michael McGuire

LCSW, LCAS, LMFT, CSS, MINT

Jaclyn Bandell

Dr.

Crystal V. Blair

MS, NCC, LCMHC-S, LCAS/CCS-I

Laurie Conaty

LCSW, LCAS

Amanda Young

CS, MINT

Day 1: Wednesday, July 22

07:00 – 09:00 AMRegistration, Networking, & Exhibits

07:30 – 08:30 AMBreakfast

08:00 – 08:30 AMWelcome & Opening Plenary

08:30 – 10:00 AMMain Sessions

10:00 – 10:30 AMBreak & Exhibitors

10:30 – 12:00 PMMain Sessions (Continued)

12:00 – 01:30 PMLuncheon

01:45 – 03:15 PMMini Sessions

03:15 – 03:30 PMBreak & Exhibitors

03:30 – 05:00 PMMini Sessions (Continued)

05:00 – 06:00 PMAA/NA/Al Anon

06:00 – 09:00 PM50th Anniversary

Day 2: Thursday, July 23

07:00 – 09:00 AMRegistration & Check-In

07:30 – 08:30 AMBreakfast

08:30 – 10:00 AMMain Sessions (Continued)

10:00 – 10:30 AMBreak & Exhibitors

10:30 – 12:00 PMMain Sessions (Continued)

12:00 – 01:30 PMPlenary

01:45 – 03:15 PMMini Sessions (Continued)

03:15 – 03:30 PMBreak & Exhibitors

03:30 – 05:00 PMMini Sessions (Continued)

05:00 – 07:00 PMBREAK (Dinner On Your Own)

06:00 – 07:00 PMAA/NA/Al Anon

07:00 – 09:00 PMEvening Plenaries

Day 3: Friday, July 24

07:00 – 09:00 AMRegistration & Check-In

07:00 – 08:00 AMBreakfast

08:00 – 09:30 AMMain Tracks (Continued)

09:30 – 09:45 AMBreak & Exhibitors

09:45 – 11:30 AMMain Tracks (Continued)

11:30 – 01:00 PMLuncheon

12:00 – 01:00 PMPlenary

01:00 – 01:15 PMBreak & Exhibitors

01:15 – 02:45 PMMain Tracks (Continued)

02:45 – 03:00 PMBreak & Exhibitors

03:00 – 05:00 PMClosing Plenary

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Register Today

Hurry! Our in-person Summer Schools regularly SELL OUT, and we expect this year to be the same!*

Full School Option (FSO)

Up to 28.5 Hours

$625

Up to 28.5 Credit Hours*
Choose Your Own Adventure:
(2) Mini-Track (Wed-Thursday)**
(1) Main Track (Wed-Fri)**
(4) Plenaries (Wed-Fri)
(3) Evening Sessions (Wed-Thurs)
50th Anniversary Banquet (Wed)

Wed/Thurs Only

Up to 13.5 Hours

$350

Up to 13.5 Credit Hours*
Choose Your Own Adventure:
(1) Mini Session (Wed-Thurs)**
(2) Plenaries (Wed-Thurs)
(3) Evening Sessions (Wed-Thurs)
50th Anniversary Banquet (Wed)

Wednesday Only (1DW)

Up to 6.5 Hours

$200

6.5 Credit Hours*
Choose Your Own Adventure:
(1) Mini Session (Wed)
(1) Plenary (Wed)
(1) Evening Session (Wed)
(1) 50th Anniversary Banquet (Wed)

Thursday Only (1DT)

Up to 7 Hours

$200

Up to 7 Credit Hours*
Choose Your Own Adventure:
(1) Mini Session (Thurs)
(1) Plenary (Thurs)
(2) Evening Session (Thurs)

^{**/*** You MUST attend ALL Main and/or Mini Track session(s) in their respective series, in order to earn credit for attendance during the entirety of the respective track(s).}

= = = = = ADDITIONAL NOTES = = = = =

PLEASE NOTE: If you register and:

Do not cancel by June 13th;
Do not attend the school; or
Your agency doesn’t notify us in advance about cancelling;

…you and/or your agency will be responsible for, and invoiced, for the full amount of the registration.

* * * THERE IS NO PARTIAL CREDIT * * * You MUST attend sessions in their entirety. Certificates will be emailed AFTER August 29^th.

Contact Us

PO Box 4113
Greenville, NC 27836
252.714.0735

NEW Venue!

Wilmington Convention Center

10 Convention Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401