Little People Doing Bigger and Greater Things in the Community!
Who We Are
ADAC Awarded the 2021 Impact Award!
Anti-Drug & Alcohol Crusaders, Inc., was named an awardee of the 2021 Impact Award by the Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement! These awards are granted to youth-led and youth-serving organizations striving continuously to meet the challenges that youth are facing and to be positive influences in the lives of young people in our city.
ADAC Wins a National DEA 2021 Community Prevention Award!
Anti-Drug & Alcohol Crusaders, Inc., came in tied for second place for the National DEA 2021 Community Drug Prevention Award! This award is granted to community agencies, coalitions, recovery treatment institutions, and other individuals or institutions across the nation that have made noteworthy contributions in the area of drug abuse prevention and aims to enhance future prevention-related programs.
Check out the presentation of ADAC’s award during this year’s Virtual National Red Ribbon Rally here.
2022 Prevention Week Press Conference
Click the link below to watch and listen to the wonderful speakers at the Prevention Week Press Conference that was held on May 11th, 2022.
Our Focus
ADAC offers children, youth, and families healthy alternatives to substance use, violence, and other risky behaviors, positive affirmations to build internal protective factors, and education enrichment to increase school retention and high school graduation rates. Additionally, ADAC provides opportunities to develop skills for economic advancement through youth employment, volunteer opportunities, and partnering with local workforce development centers.
Philly Youth Making Positive Choices
ADAC's free program in school- and community-based prevention is part of our Philly Youth Making Positive Choices initiative, aimed at equipping Philadelphia youth with the tools to make positive, healthy choices
through social-emotional skills development, violence and substance misuse prevention, awareness of the harmful effects of risky behaviors, and practicing healthy alternatives.
Safe Haven OST Program
ADAC provides free, year-round opportunities for youth to engage in enriching out-of-school-time (OST) programming that consists of educational, prevention-focused, and recreational activities for positive youth development. OST programming includes After School and Summer Camp programs based in Philadelphia schools.
Philly Families Thrive
Through Philly Families Thrive, ADAC offers free support services to families with children ages 0-18 years living in Philadelphia who are in need of support to improve the overall health and well-being of their families. Services include the Positive Parenting Choices Program and Family Advocacy.
Philadelphia United for Change Coalition
ADAC's coalition focuses on the West and Southwest areas of Philadelphia, specifically zip codes 19104, 19139, 19142, and 19143. As a prevention-focused organization, ADAC is establishing a coalition whose purpose is to address and combat substance misuse and violence among youth and their families.
Take Action
ADAC is always looking for volunteers to assist in our programs. If you have a few free hours that you can dedicate to others, enjoy working with youth, or possess a skill that can be shared, we would be happy to have you join us!
Non-Discrimination of Services
Admissions, the provisions of services, and referrals of families shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran.
Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aides, and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.
Contact Info
1116 S. 7th Street
Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (C) 215-452-8750 / (P) 215-748-8727
Email: info@adacphilly.org