Advancing Public Policy With Unified Voice
NAATP champions excellence in addiction treatment through high-quality care and strong public policy advocacy. Our work combines compassionate, day-to-day treatment with active efforts to drive systemic change.
Advocacy is central to our mission. It takes courage, strategy, and informed action. The NAATP State Advocacy Toolkit equips individuals and organizations with step-by-step guidance to lead effective state legislative efforts and organize successful hill days.
Access to the State Advocacy Toolkit is a benefit of NAATP membership.
Significant progress has been made through landmark legislation such as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). These policies have reshaped the addiction treatment landscape and underscore the importance of a strong, unified voice in the political process. NAATP serves as that voice, amplifying the priorities of its members and the field at large. With a dedicated policy team, including our Director of Public Policy based in Washington, DC, NAATP works every day to advocate for the interests of its members and ensure addiction treatment remains a national priority.