Archdiocese of NY Drug Abuse Prevention Program (ADAPP)
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
ADAPP, a nonprofit operating within the Archdiocese of New York, provides substance abuse prevention services to students, school personnel, and families across the archdiocese. Grounded in current health research, its offerings target youth from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as teachers and parents, with curricula and counseling designed to prevent and intervene in alcohol and other drug use. The organization has expanded its programming to address diverse populations and evolving trends, and has added crisis intervention, suicide assessment, bullying prevention, and improvements to school climate in recent years. Founded in 1972 and based in the Bronx, ADAPP has a long-standing track record within the non-profit sector and has earned recognition at national and state levels for the quality of its services. Its mission centers on serving the children, adults, and families connected to the New York Archdiocese’s schools, parishes, and surrounding communities by delivering innovative, comprehensive services that combine counseling and education. With a small to mid-sized staff, the program operates within the Archdiocese's schools and parishes to address substance abuse prevention in an educational and community setting.