Network History
A grassroots effort to expand access to evidence based treatments has grown into a statewide network model of information and clinician support.
Through The Years
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2018
UNC expands capacity for addiction treatment through implementing a Hub and Spoke model with a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
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2020
Received sponsorship from Foundation for Opioid Relief Effort (FORE), allowing MAHEC to join UNC as an academic hub
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2022
Received sponsorship from NC DHHS, added ECU as an academic hub and NC STAR Network was named.
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2023
NC STAR Network becomes a network model, enhancing relationships between academic centers, partner sites, and additional community resources
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2024
NC STAR Network launches their “Foundation Series” didactic trainings to partner sites and community groups
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2025
NCSTAR Network welcomed Dr. Claire West as Director, marking a new chapter focused on innovation, collaboration, and continued statewide impact in substance use disorder education and care.