Community Overdose & Substance Use Response (CORE)
Support • Recovery • Prevention • Public Safety
Led by the Public Safety Action Committee
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.
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
Our Approach
Post-Crisis Outreach
Recovery Navigation
Workforce Reintegration
Community Education
Who We Serve
Individuals impacted by opioid or alcohol misuse
Families seeking resources
Public safety partners
Community members
Partnerships
Collaborative Community Partnerships
CORE operates through collaboration with public health agencies, behavioral health providers, workforce organizations, recovery partners, and public safety stakeholders across North Carolina communities.
Measurable Impact
Follow-ups Completed
Recovery Referrals
Community Trainings
Individuals Served
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.