Who We Are
Celebrating more than 40 years of service to the community, Community Impact North Carolina (CINC) is one of North Carolina’s leading organizations committed to preventing alcohol and other drug harms in our communities.
We were established in 1982, as a group of concerned citizens, in response to what was seen as a crisis of alcoholism in the community. CINC continues to promote community-centered substance misuse prevention through education, community and environmental strategies, and policy advocacy.
To help individuals and communities who find themselves facing the challenge of alcohol and other drug misuse, Community Impact NC is increasing our focus on building safe, healthy and strong communities.
We believe that strong communities are the best way to prevent future harms. We bring expert knowledge and research into the design and implementation of our programs.
Our Purpose
To be a powerful force in helping prevent and minimize the harm caused by drugs and alcohol.
Our Mission
To work in partnership with communities to bridge gaps through direct support, evidence-based and innovative practices, and policy to minimize and prevent the harm caused by substance misuse.
We are community centric
We support communities to build their capacity to create change and determine their own futures. We develop our programs with the communities we serve, valuing their strengths and qualities. Our community programs and services delivery are supported by the latest evidence and data respective to measurable outcomes.
We prioritize partnerships, collaborations, and long term impact
We need to build strong alliances that help deliver positive outcomes and strengthen our partner communities’ impact. Our approach is reflected in our organizational culture of collaboration.
We influence change in policy, systems, and institutions
Evidence influenced; we advocate for change in policy and practice within local and state government, society and business.
Human Centered
We put people at the center of all our thinking. This helps us understand community needs and behaviors that allow us to convert insights into compelling strategies & initiatives; and deliver superior experiences that connect.
Our Focus
The objective is to engage and support communities in their effort to reduce substance misuse. When all community sectors come together under the common theme of reduced substance misuse, risk factors are addressed, protective barriers are increased, and systemic impact is made.