CADCA Annual Survey of Coalitions Deadline Extended!

Body Attention community coalitions: there is still time to participate in the 2009/2010 CADCA Annual Survey of Coalitions. Don't miss this opportunity to be included in the only nationwide survey of community drug and alcohol abuse coalitions. The information in CADCA's Survey is the only comprehensive source of coalition information for the substance abuse field and informs policymakers of the need for coalitions and their success in keeping communities safe and healthy.

Since 2005, more than 2000 coalitions have participated in CADCA’s Survey. Information from the survey will serve as the single source where coalitions, policymakers, researchers and practitioners can access up-to-date information on coalitions. Results from the Survey not only help advance the coalition cause, they help inform training and programmatic decisions by CADCA and CADCA’s National Coalition Institute.

The Survey also allows coalitions to network with other coalitions in their state and to advocate for the effectiveness of coalitions to prevent substance abuse on a community-wide level.

Who Can Participate?
CADCA’s Annual Survey of Coalitions is for ALL coalitions fighting alcohol, tobacco and/or drug use in their communities and is not excluded to members of CADCA. Participation in CADCA’s Annual Survey of Coalitions is free of charge and completely voluntary. Additionally, the Annual Survey occurs every year - so if a coalition has participated in the past, this is the time to update their information for the current year. For those new to the Annual Survey, this is their opportunity to join a nationwide effort.

Why Should My Coalition Participate?
One of the main reasons coalitions participate in the Annual Survey every year is to gain access to valuable networking information. By completing the Survey, coalitions can search the Annual Survey Reports for important information. Want to implement a social host ordinance? Are data showing that prescription drug abuse is on the rise in your community? Use the Annual Survey reports to find other coalitions in your state that have implemented a social host ordinance or are also facing problems related to prescription drug abuse. CADCA members have even more access to the Annual Survey Report Database – with the ability to network with coalitions across the country.

How Do I Participate in the Survey?
Visit cadca.org/annualsurvey to participate in this year’s Annual Survey. For questions about the Annual Survey or help with your login/password, contact registry@cadca.org (800-54-CADCA, ext. 264 or 245).

As an incentive, CADCA will be offering prizes for coalitions that participate in the Annual Survey:

Complete* the Registry by March 31, 2010 to be eligible to win one of the following prizes:
o Free 2010 Mid-Year Training Institute registration (2 prizes)
o CADCA Coalition Annual Membership (1 prize)