NCADD GDA

What NCADD GDA does

NCADD-GDA (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Greater Detroit Area) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1950 that delivers substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Detroit and Wayne County, Michigan. The organization operates two physical locations — a Prevention Center / administrative office at 2400 E. McNichols Rd and the Vantage Point West Treatment Center at 16647 Wyoming Street — and partners with schools, residential treatment providers, and community organizations to deliver evidence-based programs including Celebrating Families (a Recovery Oriented System of Care / ROSC curriculum for families), the C.O.A.C.H. Sports Intervention Initiative (integrating sports with SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness and QPR training for Wayne County youth ages 11-14), the S.A.F.E.T.Y. diversion/prevention program, and the S.T.E.P.S. after-school program for ages 13-17. Its service mix spans outpatient and intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults and young adults, co-occurring mental health disorder treatment, school- and community-based prevention education, family programs, peer recovery coaching, and awareness campaigns including Alcohol Awareness Month and the #TalkAboutIt social media initiative. The organization holds CARF Gold Seal accreditation and is one of nearly 100 affiliates in the national NCADD network, governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Thomas J. Adams under President & CEO Benjamin A. Jones, PhD.

NCADD-GDA's underlying technology is primarily a portfolio of evidence-based curricula, licensed content frameworks, and consumer-grade digital platforms rather than proprietary software. It licenses and adapts programs such as Celebrating Families, SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW), and QPR training, and produces original branded content including the Broken Vows short story series (produced with Ohmeohmi Productions), a weekly prevention radio show broadcast on WMKM 1440 (The PushBack Show / TOPS), the monthly Dignity Digest newsletter distributed via Mailchimp, a Digital Magazine publication, and educational toolkits for parents and educators. Operational systems include Mailchimp for email distribution, Zoom for virtual S.T.E.P.S. delivery, Eventbrite for event ticketing, social media platforms for awareness campaigns, and a 24/7 crisis helpline at 1-800-241-4949. The organization explicitly maintains CARF accreditation for behavioral health quality and is registered to provide services in multiple languages with free language assistance.

NCADD-GDA's revenue model is a federal-and-state-funded nonprofit stack layered with philanthropic contributions and nominal earned revenue. The organization operates on approximately $1.2 million in annual budget, sourced primarily from federal substance abuse block grants administered through the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), Healthy Michigan (ACA) and Medicaid allotments via DWIHN, and United Way of Southeastern Michigan, supplemented by individual donations processed through PayPal, Cash App ($NCADDetroit), and Givelify, plus small conference and exhibitor fees ($25 and $50 per person for the Beyond the Bottle conference). Most prevention and treatment services are delivered free to participants due to grant funding. The organization serves three primary end-user segments — adults and young adults seeking treatment, youth and adolescents in school- and sports-based prevention programs, and families/caregivers — alongside institutional delivery partners including schools (Central High School, ABT School, Gompers), youth residential providers (Vista Maria, Elmhurst Home), and nonprofit collaborators (Goodwill, Genesis 3, Naomi's Nest, Brewer, We Rise-Inkster). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging school-based outreach, faith- and community-partner sites, and recurring annual events (Alcohol Awareness Month, Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally, Community Street Festival, Beyond the Bottle).

Name

NCADD GDA

Legal name

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Greater Detroit Area

Website

https://ncadd-detroit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NCADD-GDA is a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1950 delivering evidence-based substance use prevention, outpatient treatment, and recovery services to adults, youth, and families across Wayne County, Michigan, funded through federal block grants and Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Lifestyle Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAL)

Keywords

• Substance abuse prevention
• Addiction treatment services
• Recovery support programs
• Behavioral health services
• Community health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Block Grant Funding: Primary funding source from federal substance abuse block grants administered through the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN)
2. Medicaid/Healthy Michigan: Funding from Healthy Michigan (Affordable Care Act) and Medicaid allotments through the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN)
3. United Way Support: Funding received from United Way of Southeastern Michigan
4. Donations: Donations from constituents, with various giving options including PayPal, Cash App ($NCADDetroit), and Givelify, plus mailed check donations
5. Conference Fees: Registration fees for educational events such as the Beyond the Bottle conference ($25 per person) and exhibitor fees ($50 per person)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NCADD-GDA delivers person-centered substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services through two main programs. Prevention Services offer community, family, and school-based education to prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use via evidence-based curricula such as Celebrating Families, S.T.E.P.S., S.A.F.E.T.Y., and the C.O.A.C.H. Sports Intervention Initiative. Treatment Programs provide outpatient and intensive outpatient services for adults and young adults with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, including assessments, multiple levels of care, referrals, and peer/recovery coaches.

Product overview

NCADD-GDA (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Greater Detroit Area) is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of substance use prevention and treatment services through two core program areas: Prevention Services and Treatment Programs. Prevention Services include evidence-based programs such as Celebrating Families, the C.O.A.C.H. Sports Intervention Initiative, S.A.F.E.T.Y. (for at-risk youth), and S.T.E.P.S. (for teens), along with awareness campaigns like Alcohol Awareness Month and the #TalkAboutIt social media campaign. Treatment Programs provide outpatient and intensive outpatient services for adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The organization also produces educational content including the Broken Vows video series, Dignity Digest newsletter, Digital Magazine, and prevention-focused radio programming. Community engagement is supported through events like the Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally and Community Street Festival. Together, these services form a recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC) that addresses the full continuum from prevention through treatment and sustained recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prevention Services Community, family, and school-based prevention programs providing education, information, and awareness to prevent and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Staff are trained in evidence-based prevention interventions.
• Treatment Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 million Americans affected by alcohol and other drug issues (national SAMHSA estimate)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Fellowship Chapel Banquet and Conference CenterminorOthers · 26 June 2025Venue partner for the Beyond the Bottle: The Evolving Science of Alcohol Use Disorder conference held June 26, 2025, at Fellowship Chapel Banquet and Conference Center, John Huff Memorial Hall, 7707 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235.
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated research and advocacy organization. NCADD-GDA maintains affiliation with NACOA as part of the broader NCADD network of nearly 100 affiliates.
• NCADD National NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCADD-GDA is one of nearly 100 NCADD affiliates across the country. The national organization sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month and provides resources and coordination across the affiliate network.
• Ohmeohmi ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company collaborating with NCADD-GDA to produce the 'Broken Vows' mini short story series depicting the impact of alcohol use disorder on families and communities.
• Coalition for Healthy Youth & Families (CHYF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition that organizes the annual Community Street Festival with NCADD-GDA. The festival sends youth and families back to school with prevention messages and healthy activities.
• Wayne CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.O.A.C.H. Sports Intervention Initiative specifically designed for youth ages 11-14 residing within Wayne County. Program integrates sports with substance use prevention education.
• Detroit PALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice Athletic League partnership for C.O.A.C.H. x Detroit PAL youth basketball league. Summer 2026 season at PAL Recreation Center, 6945 Wagner Ave, Detroit, MI 48210.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dawn Farm: Michigan-based nonprofit providing addiction recovery and treatment services including residential, outpatient, and recovery housing. Directly comparable as a regional SUD nonprofit serving southeast Michigan with a continuum of care model similar to NCADD-GDA.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Maryland-based nonprofit offering outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment with primary recovery-oriented programming. Comparable as a CARF-accredited outpatient SUD treatment provider with similar evidence-based curricula.
• Detroit Recovery Project: Detroit-based nonprofit offering recovery support, peer coaching, and community-based prevention services for people impacted by substance use. Directly comparable as a Detroit-area SUD-focused nonprofit and potential community partner/competitor.
• NCADD of San Diego County: Sister NCADD affiliate offering substance use prevention, treatment referral, and recovery advocacy in San Diego. Directly comparable because both operate as NCADD-branded regional affiliates with similar mission, services, and funding models.
• Prevention Network: Central New York nonprofit providing substance use prevention education, school-based programs, and community coalition building. Comparable as a regional SUD prevention-focused nonprofit with a similar school- and community-based program model.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: National nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and prevention services. Comparable in mission and accreditation status, but Caron operates at a much larger national scale than NCADD-GDA's regional footprint.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit providing comprehensive addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery support. Comparable as a SUD treatment nonprofit, but far larger in scale and reach; NCADD-GDA would be a smaller, regional analog.

Regional players

• Coleman Professional Services: Ohio-based behavioral health and recovery services nonprofit providing outpatient SUD treatment, mental health, and case management. Comparable as a regional SUD/behavioral health nonprofit with similar Medicaid/government funding exposure.
• Talbert House: Ohio-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community services. Comparable as a regional SUD and social services nonprofit with a similar funding mix (Medicaid, government contracts, donations), though operating in a different geography.
• Macomb County Community Mental Health: Michigan public behavioral health authority serving neighboring Macomb County. Comparable as a regional entity administering SUD/mental health services in the same Michigan market, though structured as a government authority rather than a nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ncadd_GDA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZxufSLsyeukL4MPhnM8ZJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ncaddprevention
• Instagraminstagram.com/invites/contact/?i=v3q2p8t22uf4&utm_content=p6x4yyv
• TikToktiktok.com/@ncaddgda

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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