National Alliance for Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Solutions

Improving lives and communities through comprehensive addiction treatment

The National Alliance for Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Solutions (NACATS) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(4) organization consisting of America's leading outpatient providers of specialized addiction treatment services.

We are dedicated to saving the lives and improving health outcomes for people with substance use disorders.

Comprehensive Addiction Treatment

We advocate for the use of comprehensive addiction treatment, including medical care, behavioral health, and social support, through in-person and telehealth services.

Saving Lives and Improving Health

Reduce illicit drug use and overdose risk
Increase treatment retention and medication adherence
Drive sustained improvement in mental health and quality of life

Building Communities

Fill critical gaps in local addiction treatment infrastructures
Rapidly engage and retain patients through low-barrier, on-demand access
Help patients return to productive work and family roles

Reducing Costs

Lower emergency department visits and inpatient admissions
Decrease total cost of care for patients with co-occurring conditions
Reduce criminal justice involvement and other societal costs

550+

treatment
locations

state footprint

166,000+

patients served
annually

Our Impact

Our Reach

The National Alliance for Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services represents nine of America's leading specialized addiction treatment providers, across:

Our Members Provide Comprehensive Care

We advocate for the use of comprehensive addiction treatment, including medical care, behavioral health, and social support, through in-person and telehealth services.

We believe that each component is of essential value and leads to high quality outcomes for patients and the communities we serve.