Sacada.org :: San Antonio, Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. State-of-the-art prevention programs, Education, Training, Employee Assistance, a Prevention Resource Center, Community Coalition, Prevention Arts and 24 Hour Access to Help

The Council is dedicated to creating a positive future for our children by providing prevention resources to promote communities that are free of addiction and other destructive behaviors. We provide youth prevention programs, information and support, coalition membership, library resources, education, training and other public awareness activities throughout a 28 county region.

Substance abuse and its related issues affect everyone. No matter who you are, this important health issue affects 1 out of every 4 people. It impacts people from all ethnic, cultural, economic, religious, education and age groups. It has serious health, emotional, economic, legal and social impact on individuals, families and the community as a whole.

It is important for individuals throughout our community to get the help and education needed to combat this issue and help us to create more resilient individuals, strengthen families and contribute to a healthy, safe community for everyone.

Among the services we offer are:

Information and Referrals - help for families of substance abusers to access community resources. You may call our office for a referral at (210)225-4741. Services we offer
Prevention Resource Center - a clearinghouse of free educational information on ATOD abuse, outreach services and tobacco compliance checks for vendors who sell to minors.
Youth Programs - in-school and after school prevention and intervention programs and alternative activities that increase protective factors among at-risk youth.
Business Services - consultation, education and training for businesses to develop drug-free workplaces and reduce the risks and economic factors that negatively impact businesses.
Education and Training Programs- to teach individuals and professionals about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and related issues.
Circles of San Antonio Community Coalition- A group of over 100 volunteers and stakeholders from throughout Bexar County who are involved with making an impact on substance abuse in our community through awareness and other activities. The collaboration works on environmental strategies to educate the public and bring awareness to help change or enforce laws relating to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. The group works on changing social norms and perceptions on the risks of substance use and abuse, protect minors and others from using and abusing ATOD, and advocacy and assistance to develop resources to enable the community to address these issues in positive ways.
HYPE Productions, Inc. - a youth driven performance program that educates other youth to make better choices about tobacco, drug and alcohol issues, while developing leadership skills and becoming advocates for a heathier community.
Veterans Intervention and Prevention Services- offers Veterans and their families individual and family prevention education, Alcohol and Drug Evaluations and Screenings, Intervention Counseling, out-patient treatment and case management. Drug and alcohol presentations are available to agencies who serve veterans. These services are also available to veterans, spouses and their children in the following counties: Bexar, Bandera, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kinney, Medina, Real and Wilson. Call the office at (210)225-4741 to schedule an appointment.