CADCA

Since 1992, CADCA has demonstrated that when all sectors of a community come together, social change happens. CADCA represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and others. They have members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. They believe that prevention of substance use and misuse before it starts is the most effective and cost-efficient way to reduce substance use and its associated costs.

In addition to supporting Their member coalitions by providing resources and materials designed to help Their coalitions be effective and sustainable, CADCA also offers customized trainings for coalitions across the world. Through Their International Programs, Youth Leadership and Training teams, They are able to reach and empower thousands of change advocates per year. CADCA also offer signature events each year, including the National Leadership Forum, Mid-Year Training Institute and Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner, which help Their members network, share ideas and learn from some of the most influential substance misuse professionals in the world. Through these efforts, They stand by Their slogan of “Everyday CADCA Trains.” They believe Their ongoing training efforts help address the current substance misuse epidemic, and those outcomes will change the world.

Mission:
The mission of CADCA is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, training and special events.