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Causes: Mental Health, Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, Substance Abuse Prevention
Mission: Ncadd-nj works in partnership with and on behalf of individuals,families, and communities affected by alcoholism and drug dependenceto promote recovery through excellence in prevention and treatment initiatives.
Programs: Substance abuse initiative/behavioral health initiative (sai/bhi) - thegoal of the sai/bhi is to remove substance abuse and/or mental healthdisorders as a barrier to employment for new jersey welfare recipients. Sai/bhi services include clinical assessments, information and referral, care coordination, and case management. Sai/bhi cliniciansare located throughout the state, primarily in county welfare offices.
public affairs - this ncadd-nj program seeks to increase the awarenessand knowledge of residents, policy-makers, and professionals about alcoholism and drug dependence in order to enhance prevention andtreatment services in new jersey. The program also strives to reducethe stigma of addiction and to support addiction recovery efforts in the state.
open society foundations ("advocacy")- ncadd-nj has received a one year grant from the open society foundations to help the council of southeast pennsylvania establish a grassroots advocacy effort in pennsylvania.