In the heart of Weber County, Utah, Weber Communities That Care (Weber CTC) coalition is making significant strides in strengthening its community through substance use prevention and mental health promotion.

Regina Meyerchick, affectionately referred to as “GG” by community members, has been a pivotal force behind the growth and success of the Washington Parish Youth Coalition.

I have been active as the Youth Sector Leader of my coalition for the past 4 years. I have found

CADCA Youth Trainer, Andrea Marquez, graduated this May from Occidental College with a major in Latin American studies and a

Jabeen Sheikh, member of the Youth Leadership Council for Community in Crisis (CIC) and CADCA’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC),

Jaleyna Lawes, member of CADCA’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC), will graduate this June from Charles W. Flanagan High School

Yurimar Santiago, a CADCA Youth Trainer, will graduate this June with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Texas

Download the Rural Youth Engagement Toolkit One of the greatest challenges of this decade is opioid addiction. The opioid epidemic

How did you get started in coalition work? My first encounter with coalition work began when I was in the

Ananya Pati is not yet old enough to vote, but has already influenced great social change. A young leader in

There are many dimensions related to promoting positive health and wellness in our children.  Parental involvement, support and consistent monitoring

The CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute was a very productive and fun week. We didn’t know what to expect, but the

The Youth Leadership training that I attended showed me the severity of the problems our communities face, like the opioid

In my travels across the country and the world, I’ve worked with thousands of young people in youth and adult