CADCA is proud to congratulate the 11 coalitions that were named 2024 Blue Ribbon Coalitions as part of Phase 1.

So what is on the horizon for this long-storied coalition? Supporting their long list of ongoing programs and partnerships is high on the list, but they are still looking to add value where they are needed.

So what is on the horizon for this long-storied coalition? Supporting their long list of ongoing programs and partnerships is high on the list, but they are still looking to add value where they are needed.

The Humphrey Fellowship underscores CADCA’s commitment to developing and advancing the capacity of individuals, organizations, and institutions globally in the pursuit of building safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.

The Problem Gambling Coalition of Southwest Ohio was established with dual aims: serving the community through providing problem gambling prevention and treatment services, and workforce development for social workers.

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) recently moved into a new shared building with the Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services and the Virginia Department of Health.

Prevention and Wellness Starkville (PAWS), nestled in the college town surrounding Mississippi State University, has become a catalyst for positive change since becoming a Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coalition four years ago.

This January, the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition (MADC) celebrated its 20th anniversary working to promote substance use prevention and create a safe and healthy environment for Meridian residents to live, work, and raise a family.

Gaining new champions in Congress for substance use prevention is more important than ever. CADCA’s Capitol Hill Day is a critical part of these efforts and has directly resulted in new Congressional champions for substance use prevention every year.

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.

The Community Alliance of Resources for Everyone (CARE Coalition) has been titled this year’s Major General Arthur T. Dean’s Chairman’s Award Winner.

CADCA’s Dose of Prevention Challenge, held each October in partnership with the Consumer Health Products Association (CHPA), encourages communities to raise awareness about over-the-counter (OTC) and cough medicine misuse during National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month.

The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) recently earned national recognition as the 2023 Coalition of the Year through the Office of National Drug Control Policy-funded Blue Ribbon Coalition Initiative, marking a significant milestone in the coalition's more than three decades of dedicated service to its community.

In the heart of Chicago's northwest suburbs, the Communities for Positive Youth Development (CPYD) coalition is a noteworthy example of how community engagement and collaborative efforts can become a powerful force in combatting rising youth substance use trends.