Leading the Way to Recovery
NAATP's strategic plan for effective industry service and leadership through the year 2026 is titled Leading the Way to Recovery. Our field is entered a new era and our plan reflects an understanding that the future is uncertain, requiring us to be adaptable. At the same time, we have an opportunity to influence and guide our country’s response to addiction. Our plan balances these conditions.
The strategic plan describes the association’s mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives, together with measurable outcomes. It is the product of extensive internal and external research, data collection, study, reflection, discussion, debate, and synthesis. It is our effort to describe the why and how of our work to ensure the success of our members while promoting best practices and access. In the end, we have a simple but aspirational vision for the future: Recovery for All.
The mission of the National Association as defined by this plan is to provide leadership, advocacy, training, and member support services to ensure the equitable availability and highest quality of addiction treatment. We approach this mission as our obligation and our privilege. We are grateful to the NAATP members who form the association through a system of shared values and a belief in the spirit of recovery. Because of you, the National Association is bound for success in the years ahead.
Strategic Priorities & Focus Areas
1. Advance Treatment Quality and Access
- Outcomes research and education
- Ethical standards
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
- Public education and awareness
- Workforce development
2. Influence National Policy and Resources
- Public policy leadership
- Strategic partnerships
- Collaboration with payors
- Parity enforcement
3. Grow and Engage Our Member Network
- Diverse representation in the field
- Relevant education and timely information
- Communication and networking opportunities
- Valued products and services
- Engaged and satisfied members
4. Sustain a Thriving Organization
- Best practices in governance and leadership
- Professional mission-driven staff
- Transparent and collaborative culture
- Financial sustainability
- Excellence in management and operations