Non-profit or for-profit agencies that provide child welfare, mental health, intellectual/developmental disability, substance use or related services in North Carolina are eligible for Full Membership.  Full membership agencies must be nationally accredited by COA, CQL, The Joint Commission, CARF, EAGLE or a nationally accepted accreditation body approved by Benchmarks’ Board of Trustees.

Membership includes:

• Unified voice on important child welfare & behavioral healthcare issues;
• Representation before the legislature and state agencies on policy and implementation issues impacting member services to children, adults and families;
• Proactive legislative work to introduce bills and studies to support quality child welfare & behavioral healthcare services;
• Input to NC Department of Health and Human Services on policy and fiscal issues;
• Legislative, Policy, State and National Updates;
• Training opportunities at discounted rates to develop and improve the knowledge and skills of executives and staff;
• Member-Only meetings and working committees;
• AND MUCH MORE!

To apply click here for the pdf form.