CADCA

While the nation is spending today excited about turkey, we at CADCA are excited about an entirely different kind of bird... Early Bird! If you know you are attending #CADCAForum, there is no better time to register! Until December 10th, save up to $200 on registration. Take advantage of the limited time opportunity https://lnkd.in/eVASXJKh

Are you passionate about empowering youth in substance misuse prevention? CADCA invites adult practitioners across the country to join Partners in Prevention, a dynamic 7-month Community of Practice (CoP). This CoP brings together 8-10 skilled professionals who excel in engaging youth using best and promising practices. Together, we’ll collaborate to refine the “Youth Led, Adult Guided” model and foster genuine partnerships with youth advocates. Here’s what you can expect: - Monthly virtual meetings from January to July 2025 - An in-person retreat in Alexandria, VA (June 3-5), with all costs covered - A $1,000 stipend for your time and contributions This is your opportunity to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches, and shape the future of youth substance misuse prevention. Applications are due December 6, 2024, and spots are limited! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eBqcPiPA Questions? Contact Adrienne Carmack at acarmack@cadca.org.

In one week, we’ll join a global movement for change: GivingTuesday. At CADCA, our vision is clear. We push for safer, healthier, and stronger communities. Your support helps make this vision a reality by empowering local leaders, equipping youth advocates, and delivering community-strengthening prevention resources. This #GivingTuesday, stand with us to build a brighter future. Mark your calendar and visit dfkc.givesmart.com to learn how your gift can make an impact. Together, we can create lasting change!

Join CADCA on November 26 at 11 AM EST for Stronger Together: Leveraging School-Community Partnerships for Prevention Success. This webinar, led by the School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention, will explore innovative frameworks like Student Assistance Programs (SAPs) and Staff Wellness initiatives designed to enhance mental health, wellbeing, and substance use prevention in schools. Discover the crucial role community partners and coalitions play in implementing these strategies and learn actionable approaches to support both students and staff. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGfYTeX6

Community Living Above is the latest community coalition to host Walmart’s virtual reality training to prevent opioid overdose deaths with Naloxone. For more information on how to work with CADCA to bring this training to your region email smoore@cadca.org. https://lnkd.in/d_Q23ucw

In partnership with Walmart and Promoviendo Alternativas Saludables, CADCA hosted the first Spanish language naloxone training webinar for residents of Puerto Rico. Watch the webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/d8-Y9CKc

Since 2009, the Las Palmeras Community Coalition has been a leader in prevention in Peru, showcasing the power of sustained, community-driven efforts. Discover their inspiring journey and the strategies behind their long-standing success: https://lnkd.in/eP7mq_hZ

Save the date! Join CADCA on December 5th for a special screening of Screenagers – Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs & Alcohol in the Digital Age. This powerful documentary explores how the digital age impacts teens' substance-related decision-making and offers solutions to empower them. Screening Times: -Noon ET / 9 AM PT -Noon PT / 3 PM ET This event is designed for coalition professionals to evaluate the film's potential for their communities. Watch the trailer and register for your preferred time today! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eCejjs2Q

Are you a Professional Student actively pursuing an undergraduate, master's, or PhD degree? Join over 4,000 prevention professionals, community leaders, and federal partners at CADCA’s 35th Annual National Leadership Forum—the nation’s largest event focused on substance use prevention. Professional Students can attend this premier event at a discounted rate of $375 for the entire Forum. Gain cutting-edge insights, build your professional network, and learn how to make a real impact in communities nationwide. What’s in store for you? -Interactive training sessions led by experts. -Opportunities to engage with federal leaders and peers. -A chance to advocate directly with Congress during Capitol Hill Day. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow your knowledge and career. Learn more and register at forum.cadca.org. #CADCAForum

At the Kentucky Youth Summit, CADCA's Geographic Health Equity Alliance led impactful training sessions, empowering young leaders with tools to address health disparities in their communities. Read more about their journey to create lasting change: https://lnkd.in/ehebHxFj