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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD in the Silicon Valley) promotes lifestyles free of the need for alcohol, nicotine and other drugs.

NCADD in the Silicon Valley is a non-profit agency that started in San Jose in 1971 and is one of one hundred affiliates across the U.S. serving local communities providing education and training about alcohol, nicotine and other drugs and related issues.

New Times for Addiction Recovery, and Teen Times NCADD in the Silicon Valley’s Addiction Newspapers                                                                                                                     New Times and Teen Times are free and produced 6 times each year.  NT and TT have a list of 12-Step & other recovery contacts and a calendar of events on substance abuse and related issues. There are articles on and by noted experts in the field of addiction, related news, academic articles, professional items, personal recovery stories, poetry and art work.

Friday Night Live (FNL) and Club Live (CL) - state-wide youth programs   Research-based youth development programs, FNL & CL provide youth leadership skills through participation in conferences and group activities. Youth decide how to highlight their issues with each other and out in the community. FNL & CL are funded by the Santa Clara Valley Department of Alcohol & Drug Services.

NCADD Outreach

• Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Information Clearinghouse (DATIC)                                 We have a Clearinghouse of the most up-to-date Information at our office – it is awesome!!! We can show you how you can order your own materials and keep up with the demands at you agency, school and community. Our Video Lending Library is extensive and can help you with your educational needs. We also have a designated computer at the office for you to go on-line to find more information in cyberspace.

• Educational Classes                                                                                                NCADD provides many classes. Minors in Possession, Moving Beyond Anger and Controlled Substance and Alcohol Awareness are court or teacher/parent ordered; and Basic Addiction Education and Impulse Management Education in English and Spanish are provided through the Santa Clara Valley Department of Alcohol and Drug Services Managed Care system – call Gateway at (800) 488-9919. NCADD also provides Cessation Readiness (nicotine class for teens) and  Orientation to Recovery classes in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

• Sober Fun
NCADD is involved in many collaborative events, which are alcohol, tobacco and drug free. By collaborating with San Jose City Community Center events we can bring the consciousness that these events are alcohol-free to a wider audience through NCADD’s contacts, media connections and New Times and Teen Times newspapers.

 • Health Fairs                                                                                                            NCADD attends many Health Fairs to disseminate information on dealing with and recognizing addiction issues and problems relating to alcohol, nicotine and other drug use. We can participate in any Fairs at San Jose City Community Centers.

•  Speakers Bureau                                                                                                     NCADD will come to any group requesting a speaker on specific substance use/abuse and  addiction related issues. We can tailor the talk to the needs and wants of the group.

1415 Koll Circle, Suite 101, San Jose CA 95112

Phone (408) 292-7292  •  Fax (408) 292-9454

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