“Prevention is Everyone's Business”

Since 1999, CADY, a non-profit organization, has served the communities of Lin-Wood, Newfound, and Pemi-Baker regions in various capacities with a focus on comprehensive, outcome-based prevention including environmental prevention strategies and evidence-based programs.  Free community education programs and activities provided by CADY include:

• involvement in local and state initiatives via administration of bi-annual youth and community assessments;
• convening stakeholders and participating in regional prevention councils;
• developing comprehensive Media Campaigns;
• hosting parenting workshops focused on strengthening family bonds;
• providing chemical-free school- and community-based activity programs for youth that promote resiliency;
• community-based Launch Youth Entrepreneurship Program in partnership with the Common Man Inn;
• paid summer employment for youth;
• the YAAC (Youth Advisory and Advocacy Council);
• Annual Youth Leadership Conferences in Newfound and Pemi-Baker Regions;
• Project Monitor— anonymous tip line to share information about possible underage parties to prevent harmful situations before they occur;
• Restorative Justice Program, community-based juvenile justice is the sole court diversion program for the Plymouth District Court;
• referral source for Prime for Life “Under 21” a research-based education program for youth and adults focused on alcohol and drug prevention and intervention. 

The bottom line is—prevention strategies and positive youth development programs are a sound investment in the future of our youth and the communities we serve.

"Working with schools and communities to prevent and reduce youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and to promote healthy environments and promising futures."

"Our vision is to have families, schools, and communities that are informed about the importance of prevention, that actively participate in prevention efforts, and who encourage low-risk behavior; and to have significantly higher numbers of healthy, drug-free young people who do the same."

There are currently no job openings with CADY.  But, volunteers are always welcome, please email us if you are interested.