Why CORE Exists

The CORE Program, led by the Public Safety Action Committee (PSAC) headquartered in Johnston County, North Carolina, addresses opioid, alcohol, and substance use crises through coordinated community response, recovery navigation, prevention education, and public safety collaboration.

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Program Goals 

Reduce opioid and alcohol-related overdoses

Strengthen first responder connections to recovery services

Improve access to treatment and recovery resources

Support workforce reintegration

Deliver measurable outcomes aligned with opioid settlement priorities

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Our Approach

Post-Crisis Outreach

Recovery Navigation

Workforce Reintegration

Community Education

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Who We Serve

Individuals impacted by opioid or alcohol misuse

Families seeking resources

Public safety partners

Community members

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Partnerships

Collaborative Community Partnerships

CORE operates through collaboration with public health agencies, behavioral health providers, workforce organizations, recovery partners, and public safety stakeholders across Johnston County and surrounding communities.

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Measurable Impact

Follow-ups Completed

Recovery Referrals

Community Trainings

Individuals Served

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Settlement Alignment

Aligned with North Carolina Opioid Settlement Priorities

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The CORE Program supports overdose prevention, recovery services, public safety coordination, and polysubstance use prevention involving opioids and alcohol consistent with North Carolina opioid settlement strategies.

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About PSAC

Based in Johnston County, North Carolina, the Public Safety Action Committee (PSAC) is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through its Community Overdose & Substance Use Response (CORE) Program. The committee's mission centers on reducing opioid and alcohol-related incidents by bridging the gap between first responders and vital recovery resources. By focusing on post-crisis outreach, recovery navigation, and workforce reintegration, PSAC works to create a safer, more resilient community through education, prevention, and strategic public safety collaborations.