The mission of The Council is to keep our community healthy, productive and safe by providing services and information to all who may be adversely affected by alcohol and drugs. The vision of The Council is a metropolitan Houston in which substance abuse is no longer a major community problem; all people who experience alcohol, drug or related problems have access to effective, affordable services that address their needs; and that individuals and organizations shrug off the shame and stigma currently attached to substance abuse.

The Core beliefs of The Council include:

• We believe that alcohol and drug abuse can be prevented through early education and intervention.
• We believe that long-term recovery from substance abuse and addiction is both possible and worth our best efforts for every individual.
• We believe that the tremendous costs of substance abuse and addiction for our society and its individuals justify our efforts to reduce the incidence of substance abuse and addiction.
• We believe that children should not have to suffer the consequences of their parents' substance abuse and addiction.
• We believe that the community stigma associated with alcohol and drug abuse can be reduced through education and information.
• We believe that a full range of complementary services is the best means of addressing the complex issue of substance abuse and addiction in greater Houston.
• We believe in testing the effectiveness and efficiency of our current services, in evaluating new programs, and in continually improving our ability to serve the community.

In 2003, The Council served more than 263,000 children, women and men. The Council remains on the front lines, supporting those in need of help with drug and alcohol problems.