CADCA

What CADCA does

CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association founded in 1992 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization mobilizes and equips community-based coalitions working to prevent substance misuse and address broader public health challenges, serving over 7,000 coalitions across every U.S. state and territory and 28+ countries. Its three operational pillars — Training, Advocacy, and Support — are delivered through the National Coalition Institute, the National Coalition Academy and Opioid Coalition Academy training programs, signature events (National Leadership Forum and Mid-Year Training Institute), youth leadership initiatives, coalition development and evaluation services, and the CADCA Community online platform.

The organization operates an association-based go-to-market model combining annual membership dues (coalition/organization, prevention professional, and student tiers), training and conference registration fees, corporate sponsorships (Indivior, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, Alkermes, Leidos, Emergent BioSolutions, CHPA), individual donations, and federal grant funding — most notably a five-year CDC cooperative agreement awarded in 2024. CADCA maintains Core strategic partnerships with CDC, DEA, SAMHSA, ONDCP, NIDA, NIAAA, the Departments of Education, HHS, and Justice, and the National Guard. In 2017 the organization rebranded from 'Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America' to 'CADCA' to reflect the application of its coalition-change model to additional public health priorities, evidenced by the CDC-funded Geographic Health Alliance for tobacco and cancer disparities.

Name

CADCA

Legal name

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

Website

https://cadca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CADCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association founded in 1992 that equips over 7,000 community coalitions across the U.S. and 28+ countries with training, advocacy, and support services for substance misuse prevention and broader public health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition Support Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Lifestyle Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAL), Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Substance misuse prevention
• Community coalition building
• Prevention professional training
• Coalition technical assistance
• Youth prevention leadership

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CADCA generates revenue through membership fees from coalition organizations, prevention professionals, and student members. Members receive access to training, resources, coalition support, and the CADCA Community platform.
2. Training and Conference Registration: Revenue from signature events including the National Leadership Forum and Mid-Year Training Institute, as well as customized training services and webinar registrations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Industry partners sponsor CADCA's Drug-Free Kids Campaign, National Leadership Forum, Mid-Year Training Institute, National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month (NMAAM), and other campaigns and training activities.
4. Government Grants: CADCA receives federal funding including a five-year grant from the CDC through the National Partners Cooperative Agreement to strengthen public health infrastructure and support coalitions across the country.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals supporting substance misuse prevention and community health.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CADCA delivers training, advocacy, and coalition support services for substance misuse prevention through member-driven programs. Its core offerings include the National Coalition Institute (training, technical assistance, research, and capacity building), flagship training curricula such as the National Coalition Academy and Opioid Coalition Academy, signature annual conferences (National Leadership Forum and Mid-Year Training Institute), coalition credentialing via the Blue Ribbon Coalition program, customized training, webinars, and the CADCA Community online collaboration platform. The organization equips over 7,000 community coalitions and 14,000+ prevention professionals with evidence-based prevention strategies, advocacy resources, and evaluation services.

Product overview

CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) is a nonprofit prevention association that operates as a platform of interconnected programs, training services, and community support offerings rather than a single unified software product. The core offerings include the National Coalition Institute (providing training, technical assistance, research, and capacity building), the National Coalition Academy and Opioid Coalition Academy (flagship training programs), signature events (National Leadership Forum and Mid-Year Training Institute), youth leadership programs, and coalition support services including evaluation, development support, and the CADCA Community online platform. These programs are unified by CADCA's three pillars—Training, Advocacy, and Support—and serve over 7,000 community coalitions across the U.S. and more than 28 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Coalition Institute: CADCA's flagship resource for delivering training, technical assistance, research, and capacity building to support coalitions prevent substance misuse and shape effective policies.
• National Coalition Academy
• Blue Ribbon Coalition
• Drug-Free Kids Campaign
• Geographic Health Alliance

Products and services

• National Coalition Institute CADCA's flagship resource delivering training, technical assistance, research, and capacity building to support coalitions in preventing substance misuse and shaping effective policies, encompassing the Training, Coalition Development TA & Outreach (TTAO), and Evaluation & Research (E&R) divisions.
• National Coalition Academy (NCA) CADCA's premier training program designed to equip participants with the skills and tools needed to drive lasting community change through coalition-based prevention strategies.
• Opioid Coalition Academy Specialized training program focused on developing coalition capacity to address opioid misuse and related public health challenges at the community level.
• Prevention Essentials Foundational training program providing core knowledge and skills for substance misuse prevention professionals and coalition members.
• Youth Engagement for Adults Training program designed to help adults effectively engage youth in prevention efforts using a youth-led, adult-guided approach.
• National Leadership Forum CADCA's annual flagship conference bringing together prevention professionals, coalition leaders, youth advocates, and federal partners for training, networking, and awards recognition.
• Mid-Year Training Institute CADCA's annual mid-year training conference offering hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities for prevention professionals.
• Blue Ribbon Coalition Initiative National community credentialing program that recognizes coalitions demonstrating positive outcomes in substance misuse prevention; awarded coalitions receive feedback, development support, and a nationally respected credential.
• Youth Leadership Programs Comprehensive suite of youth leadership programs including National Youth Council, Partners in Prevention, Voices of Youth, Take Back Your 10, and Upstream Kansas, following a youth-led, adult-guided approach.
• Coalition Development Support Personalized assistance provided by dedicated CDS Coaches to help coalition members at various stages of development, including strategic planning, grant writing, and community engagement support.
• Coalition Evaluation Services Services helping coalitions assess their impact, build evaluation capacity, and leverage data to improve prevention outcomes.
• CADCA Community Platform Online community platform connecting coalition members globally to share best practices, access resources, and collaborate on prevention initiatives.
• Customized Trainings Tailored training programs designed to meet specific organizational or state-level needs in substance misuse prevention.
• Dose of Prevention Annual award program recognizing community coalitions that have implemented effective prevention strategies resulting in measurable positive outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 community coalitions supported across the U.S. and 28+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• GameChangermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026GameChanger is being honored with the Major General Arthur T. Dean Humanitarian of the Year Award for youth-led substance misuse prevention work, including programs that reached approximately 175,000 students across more than 200 schools in West Virginia and development of GameChanger University.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC provides funding and national leadership on substance abuse and addiction-related issues. CADCA received a five-year grant through the National Partners Cooperative Agreement to improve public health infrastructure and workforce capacity across the U.S.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEA collaborates with CADCA on substance abuse prevention and enforcement-related initiatives, including convening the inaugural Fentanyl Free America Summit at CADCA's 25th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAMHSA provides national leadership on substance abuse and addiction issues, collaborating with CADCA on various prevention activities, communications outreach, and coalition support.
• Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONDCP collaborates with CADCA on national drug control policy and prevention efforts, providing support for training events and materials dissemination.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIDA supports CADCA's prevention efforts through collaboration on materials and strategies for preventing drug abuse and addiction.
• National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIAAA collaborates with CADCA on alcohol abuse prevention strategies and targeted materials development.
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Education partners with CADCA to support prevention efforts in educational settings.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHS collaborates with CADCA on public health initiatives and substance abuse prevention across various departmental offices.
• National GuardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Guard partners with CADCA on state-level prevention initiatives and community coalition support.
• U.S. Department of JusticemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOJ's Office of Justice Programs and Community Capacity Development Office collaborate with CADCA on community-level prevention and coalition development.
• Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCHPA sponsors CADCA's Drug-Free Kids Campaign, National Leadership Forum, Mid-Year Training Institute, and other training activities and campaigns.
• IndiviormajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndivior sponsors CADCA events and campaigns supporting substance misuse prevention efforts.
• WalmartmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalmart partners with and sponsors CADCA's prevention initiatives and community coalition support.
• Johnson & JohnsonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerJohnson & Johnson sponsors CADCA's prevention campaigns and community initiatives.
• LeidosmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeidos partners with CADCA to support prevention efforts and community coalition development.
• Abbott LaboratoriesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAbbott sponsors CADCA's prevention campaigns and initiatives.
• AlkermesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlkermes partners with CADCA to support substance misuse prevention efforts.
• Emergent BioSolutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergent BioSolutions sponsors CADCA's prevention initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals: NAADAC is a national membership association for addiction-focused counselors and prevention professionals, directly comparable to CADCA's prevention-professional membership tier. Both organizations run member dues, certification, training programs, and conferences in substance use prevention, and even cross-promote via a NAADAC member discount on CADCA memberships.
• Partnership to End Addiction: Partnership to End Addiction (formerly Partnership for Drug-Free Kids) is a national nonprofit focused on substance use prevention, family support, and education. It directly overlaps CADCA's Drug-Free Kids Campaign and youth/family prevention work, sharing funders and advocacy channels in the same space.
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): NCADD is a longstanding nonprofit network advocating for alcohol and drug dependence prevention, treatment, and recovery. Its affiliate network structure and community-based advocacy model are conceptually similar to CADCA's coalition approach, serving overlapping audiences in substance misuse prevention.
• Drug Free America Foundation: Drug Free America Foundation is a nonprofit focused on drug prevention policy and international drug-control advocacy. It competes with CADCA for federal attention and donor mindshare in the prevention-policy space, particularly around youth drug use and international prevention programming.
• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD): NASADAD represents state agency directors administering substance abuse prevention and treatment services. It is a key counterpart and peer to CADCA's federal-facing coalition work, often collaborating on federal policy and DFC program oversight in the same prevention ecosystem.
• National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP): NAATP is a membership association for addiction treatment providers offering accreditation, ethics, and public policy advocacy. While CADCA focuses on prevention and NAATP on treatment, both compete for the same sponsors (pharma, health systems), federal partners, and addiction-policy donor dollars.
• Faces & Voices of Recovery: Faces & Voices of Recovery is a recovery community organization mobilizing people in recovery and allies. It overlaps CADCA's coalition model and federal grant ecosystem (SAMHSA), competing for similar advocacy, training, and community-mobilization funding streams.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): ASAM is the largest medical specialty society in addiction medicine, representing physicians and clinicians. It is a broader incumbent in the same substance use space, with overlapping federal partners (SAMHSA, ONDCP) and parallel training/certification programs that complement CADCA's community-level prevention focus.
• American Public Health Association (APHA): APHA is the largest professional public health association in the U.S., with a substance use section and overlapping federal advocacy footprint. It is a broad incumbent that competes for member mindshare, public-health funding, and conference attendance in the same public-health ecosystem.

Regional players

• National Prevention Network (NPN): NPN is a NASADAD-affiliated network of state prevention representatives focused on substance misuse prevention workforce and evidence-based practices. It is a thematic peer in the U.S. prevention ecosystem that frequently co-occurs with CADCA at federal tables and conferences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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