The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) would like to share its intention to establish a National Chapter in Morocco.
Our National Chapters make a unique contribution to ISSUP’s mission at the national level to professionalise the workforce by acting as the national focal point for the substance use workforce.
Before expressing your interest, please read the criteria below. Any organisation, institution or other party interested in undertaking or hosting this proposed development should complete the online expression of interest via this link.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact nationalchapter [at] issup [dot] net (nationalchapter[at]issup[dot]net)
Deadline for any notification is: Monday 6 April 2026
Criteria for Establishing a National Chapter
In order to be considered for becoming a National Chapter, the following criteria need to be met.
The Applicant must:
- Be an independent NGO that focuses on the development of the substance use workforce in a country.
- Be a consortium which can consist of 2 or more organisations, and usually involves civil society organisations, academic institutions, government agencies and other entities at all levels, in the prevention, treatment, recovery support and supply reduction field.
- Be an entity (ie. academic institution) that is well-placed and wants to undertake the mission of engaging the substance use workforce in a country.
- If none of the above apply, there is also an option to partner with a governmental entity that is well-placed to engage the substance use workforce in a country.
The Applicant must also:
- Be a credible and reputable organisation working in the field of, or related to, prevention, treatment, recovery support and supply reduction.
- Show positive links with national organisations and institutions working in the field.
- Have positive relationships with the government and/or other international organisations working in the substance use workforce field.
- Have an ethical operation in policy and practice.
- Committed to high-quality, ethical, evidence-based policy and practice and the professionalisation of the substance use workforce.
- Provide clear details on how the National Chapter will be managed, governed, and held accountable.
- Be able to contribute to the National Chapter website section.
- Be in a position to build an ISSUP membership operation.
- Be willing and able to work with ISSUP in its operation which will involve regular virtual meetings and calls as well as regular reporting on activity.
- Illustrate its ability to host a local, national or regional event or conference within the country.
- Be willing and able to operate high-quality training or in a position to have trainers accessible to support and undertake high-quality training.
- Be prepared to follow the process required by ISSUP for formal establishment.
- Have competencies in speaking and communicating in English.
- Have the capacity to support the work of the National Chapter.
Once established, the National Chapter must be able to undertake its roles and responsibilities and operate according to a National Chapters Agreement that will be signed by ISSUP and the National Chapter.
The term of a National Chapters Agreement is usually 3 years and is signed by both ISSUP and the host organisation (and in the case of a consortium, the lead organisation). This outlines the obligations for all parties and principles regarding programmes and activities, membership, intellectual property, confidential information, relationship guidance and information on termination, expiry or surrender.
The Agreement is governed by the law of England and Wales.
The National Chapter is also expected to outline a clear governance structure for its operation (please refer to the Governance section) and full details are expected to be provided at formal registration stage.
Please visit our website ‘how to become a National Chapter’ to learn more about the process and benefits.