San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness

What San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness does

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1957 in San Antonio, Texas, that delivers substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services across Bexar County and the surrounding Texas Region 8 area covering 28 counties. It operates a continuum of services spanning youth prevention programming for elementary through high school students, outpatient and medication-assisted treatment for adults, recovery coaching and peer specialist training, professional alcohol and drug evaluations, and a state-certified court-ordered education program that includes DWI Education, DWI Intervention (Multiple Offenses), Alcohol Awareness (MIP), Drug Offender Education, Victim Impact Panel, and — as of 2025 — the Marijuana Awareness Education Course.

Revenue is generated from four primary streams: government grants and contracts (including a $600,000 SAMHSA award for the BCOR for MADRES program in June 2021 and Texas DSHS funding for the Region 8 Prevention Resource Center), per-course class fees ($50–$250), corporate and foundation donations (Valero Energy, United Way San Antonio, Najim Charitable Foundation), and harm reduction services such as free naloxone distribution. The organization employs 11–50 staff across headquarters at 7500 Hwy 90 West in San Antonio and partners with the Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCCADA) in Kerrville for Mental Health First Aid delivery in the Hill Country.

The business is not technology-driven; SACADA does not disclose a proprietary platform, has no app, API, or integration footprint, and delivers its curriculum live-virtually via Zoom, in person, and over the phone. Its competitive position rests on its TDLR-certified provider status for court-ordered education, its SAMHSA-designated Prevention Resource Center role for Region 8, and 68 years of community relationships accumulated since founding. Distribution is multi-channel — direct in-person services, Zoom-based live classes, community presentations at schools and workplaces, MHFA training for organizations with 10+ participants, and free naloxone pickup at the San Antonio office. Leadership is led by CEO Abigail Moore and a small executive team including Diana Boone (Intervention and Recovery Support Director), Velda Schalk (Development Director), and Marcus Kavanaugh (Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator).

Name

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Legal name

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Website

https://sacada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA), founded in 1957, is a San Antonio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery coaching, and state-certified court-ordered education classes across 28 Texas counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAJ

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Substance abuse prevention
• Court-ordered education classes
• Addiction recovery services
• Outpatient treatment programs
• Mental health first aid training

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from government sources including SAMHSA grants (e.g., BCOR for MADRES $600,000 award), state funding through Texas Department of State Health Services for Region 8 Prevention Resource Center operations, and city/county contracts for community coalition work.
2. Education and Training Class Fees: Revenue from court-ordered education classes including DWI courses, Drug Offender Education, Alcohol Awareness (MIP), Victim Impact Panel, and Marijuana Awareness Education. Fees range from $50-$250 per course.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsors (Valero Energy), foundations (Najim Charitable Foundation, United Way San Antonio), and fundraising events including golf tournaments and Red Ribbon charity luncheons.
4. Free Naloxone Distribution: Free naloxone (Narcan) distributed to community members at no cost, funded through grants. No revenue generated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SACADA is a nonprofit behavioral health provider delivering substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services across Bexar County and Texas Region 8. Core offerings include state-certified court-ordered education classes (DWI, Drug Offender Education, Alcohol Awareness MIP, Marijuana Awareness, Victim Impact Panel), outpatient and medication-assisted treatment, recovery coaching, youth prevention programs, Mental Health First Aid training, and free naloxone distribution.

Product overview

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) offers a comprehensive suite of substance abuse prevention, intervention, and recovery support services organized into five core areas: (1) Education & Training courses for court-ordered individuals including DWI Education, Alcohol Awareness (MIP), Drug Offender Education, Marijuana Awareness (MAEC), and Victim Impact Panel programs; (2) Intervention, Treatment & Recovery services including Outpatient Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Youth Treatment, Adult Intervention, Recovery Coaching, and Alcohol & Drug Evaluations; (3) Youth Prevention programs serving Elementary through High School students including HYPE and Trauma-informed Care; (4) Prevention Resource Center providing Mental Health First Aid training, educational materials, and media lending; and (5) Community Coalitions addressing underage drinking through the Circles of San Antonio Coalition and Social Host Ordinance. The organization also provides harm reduction services including free Naloxone distribution and specialized programs like BCOR for MADRES for women in recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DWI Education Course (1st Offense) State-certified education course for first-time DWI offenders required by court order. Covers alcohol/drug impact on driving skills and helps develop plans to reduce future DWI behavior.
• DWI Intervention (Multiple Offenses) State-certified intervention program for multiple DWI offenders, a 32-hour course meeting twice weekly (Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-8pm) plus an optional $80 Victim Impact Panel add-on.
• Alcohol Awareness Course (MIP) TDLR-certified 6-hour course for minors (under 21) cited with Minor in Possession of alcohol, taught over two days in 3-hour increments with live-virtual or in-person options.
• Victim Impact Panel (VIP) Certified court-approved 1-hour program teaching participants about drunk driving consequences through victim stories; meets on Sunday mornings.
• Drug Offender Education Program TDLR-certified 15-hour course for individuals 18+ ordered by court for drug citations, offered live-virtual via Zoom or in-person over 5 days at SACADA office.
• Marijuana Awareness Education Course (MAEC) 3-hour interactive, self-paced online course dispelling marijuana myths, discussing negative consequences of use, and providing wellness/recovery information; available 24/7 with certificate of completion within 72 hours. Intended for those cited with marijuana citations or seeking education.
• Outpatient Treatment Outpatient treatment services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, delivered in-person at the SACADA office and via approved modalities.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment Treatment program incorporating medication support (MAT/PDOA) for addiction recovery, delivered as part of SACADA's outpatient continuum.
• Youth Treatment Specialized substance abuse treatment services for children and adolescents through the Tree Program, with trauma-informed care practices.
• Adult Intervention (PADRE PPI) Intervention services for adults with substance use issues through the PADRE PPI program, providing structured early intervention for adults referred for substance-related concerns.
• Recovery Coaching & Support Services Peer-based recovery support services including recovery coaching and ongoing assistance for individuals in recovery, delivered in-person, telephonically, and online.
• Alcohol & Drug Evaluations and Screening Services Professional assessments and screenings used to determine substance use disorder severity and treatment needs, often required for court or referral purposes.
• Youth Prevention Programs Substance abuse prevention services for K-12 including Elementary, Middle/Junior High, High School, HYPE youth leadership, Hill Country Youth Programs, and Child/Youth Trauma-informed Care.
• Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid training for school personnel, first responders, law enforcement, and community members serving Region 8 (28 counties), delivered using the National Council for Mental Wellbeing evidence-based curriculum.
• Alamo Area Recovery Initiative (ROSC) Recovery-Oriented System of Care initiative supporting long-term recovery in the Alamo Area community through coordinated services and partnerships.
• State Approved Recovery Coach Training Certified training program for individuals seeking to become state-approved recovery coaches, supporting the peer recovery workforce pipeline.
• State Approved Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS) Training Training for individuals to become state-approved peer specialist supervisors, advancing the peer-led behavioral health workforce.
• SACADA Resource Center Educational clearinghouse providing free pamphlets, brochures, bookmarks, and posters on substance abuse and mental health topics, plus a media/book lending library, available in English and Spanish.
• Circles of San Antonio Coalition Community coalition program addressing underage drinking through San Antonio's Social Host Ordinance and community collaboration.
• Free Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution Free naloxone (Narcan) available at the SACADA office during business hours — no questions asked, no cost, no appointment needed. Funded through grants.
• BCOR for MADRES SAMHSA-funded peer-led recovery support program for women aged 18+ with young children, pregnant women, and female veterans seeking long-term recovery from substance use disorder. Uses Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety curricula. Serves at least 175 women and families over a 3-year period.
• Opioid, Fentanyl and Naloxone Awareness Training Free one-hour training providing overview of opioids including prescription and illicit substances, with focus on overdose prevention and naloxone use; offered monthly.
• Trauma-Informed Care Services (Project Strong Life) Trauma-informed care service delivery model for children and youth (Project Strong Life), recognized by Certified Trauma Informed Organization Level 1 designation (2025).

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 years of continuous service since 1957
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Bexar County Family Drug CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Referral partner for BCOR for MADRES program. Women in family drug court are referred to SACADA's peer-led recovery support services as part of their treatment continuum.
• Women's Healthcare CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for BCOR for MADRES, referring pregnant women and new mothers seeking substance use recovery services
• Hospitals' Maternity UnitsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partners connecting new mothers in need of recovery support with SACADA's BCOR for MADRES program
• Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial service partner providing referrals and wrap-around case management for women in recovery with young children through BCOR for MADRES
• Women's Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreatment center partners providing referrals for continuing care and recovery support services through BCOR for MADRES
• Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCCADA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with HCCADA in Kerrville to provide Mental Health First Aid training sessions in the Hill Country area. HCCADA hosts in-person Adult MHFA training at their location (102 Business Dr., Kerrville, TX).
• National Council for Mental WellbeingcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Mental Health First Aid curricula. SACADA is a certified to provide Adult MHFA and Youth MHFA training using their evidence-based curriculum.
• Rise RecoverymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery community partner hosting Breathe Clear Coalition meetings and providing recovery resources. Located at 2803 Mossrock, San Antonio.
• Regional Mental Health Providers (Region 8)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with five agencies within Region 8 to become certified to train Mental Health First Aid instructors, expanding MHFA capacity across the region

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palmer Drug Abuse Program: National nonprofit providing substance use prevention and recovery support services for adolescents and families. Comparable to SACADA's youth prevention programming (Elementary through High School, HYPE) and family-focused recovery approach.
• Cenikor Foundation: Texas-based nonprofit operating substance use treatment and recovery programs across multiple locations. Directly comparable in mission and target population, but operates at significantly larger scale with residential treatment capacity that SACADA lacks.
• The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston: Texas-based nonprofit providing substance use prevention, intervention, and recovery support services in the Houston region. Directly comparable to SACADA in mission, services portfolio (education, treatment, recovery), state certification model, and donor/grant funding mix.
• Communities for Recovery: Texas-based nonprofit providing peer-led recovery support services, recovery coaching, and community-based recovery programs. Closely aligned with SACADA's recovery support and BCOR for MADRES programming, with overlapping funding sources (SAMHSA grants).

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): National nonprofit advocacy and affiliate network organization for substance use disorder services. Operates broadly across the same mission space as SACADA but at a national scale focused on policy, advocacy, and affiliate support rather than direct service delivery.
• Phoenix House: National nonprofit operating residential and outpatient substance use treatment programs across multiple states. Operates at much larger scale with residential capacity beyond SACADA's outpatient-only model, but serves similar populations with prevention and recovery services.

Regional players

• Rise Recovery: San Antonio-based nonprofit providing adolescent and young adult substance use treatment and recovery support services. Both an existing SACADA community partner and a competitor for similar youth and recovery-focused grant funding and clients in the same geography.
• Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCCADA): Regional substance use prevention and recovery nonprofit serving the Texas Hill Country (Kerrville area). Already a SACADA partner for Mental Health First Aid training delivery, but competes for similar donors, grant funding, and clients in the broader Region 8 service area.
• Center for Health Care Services: San Antonio-area behavioral health authority providing mental health and substance use treatment services. Operates as the local mental health authority with overlapping target populations but broader mental health focus and larger public funding base than SACADA.

Emerging players

• Triangle Recovery: Smaller-scale recovery support services organization with comparable peer-led recovery and community-based programming model. Emerging player in the same niche with overlapping SAMHSA grant-dependent funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sacadatexas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPDt3Hl8z76ppW8UfvTj6rQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SACADATex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-antonio-council-on-alcohol-and-drug-awareness
• Instagraminstagram.com/sacadatexas

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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