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NCADD-NJ's 2006 ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Download the report and read highlights of the past year.

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Mission: NCADD-New Jersey works in partnership with and on behalf of individuals, families, and communities affected by alcoholism and drug dependence to promote recovery through excellence in prevention and treatment initiatives.

Vision: To be the center of excellence in New Jersey addressing alcoholism and drug dependence and to serve as the premier advocacy organization for individuals, families, and communities affected by these chronic diseases; To maintain a reputation for expertise and the pursuit of excellence in public policy and education, care coordination, and recovery leadership, as well as through the advancement of progressive treatment approaches that are outcome- and evidence-based.

Through the organization’s leadership, evidence-based alcoholism and drug dependence treatment will be integrated into a continuum of care that is responsive to the needs affected individuals. Furthermore, laws and public policies will be established and enforced that promote recovery, eliminate discrimination, and remove systemic barriers that impede ready access to treatment.

Value Statement: We believe in order to achieve the organization’s mission we must foster and promote coordination of services and collaboration with organizations that span health and human services. We also believe that our advocacy, service, and business relationships must be grounded in mutual respect, responsibility, and accountability.

We believe alcoholism and drug dependence are public health concerns that are preventable and treatable, and that recovery can and does happen. Our responsibility is to the individuals, families and communities affected by these chronic diseases. As such, they must be engaged and empowered to help determine the course of services provided. Our work must consistently bear the hallmarks of quality and accountability, and embrace sound public policy and evidenced-based practices.

We believe every person has a right to be free from alcoholism and drug dependence and that access to prevention, treatment and recovery services should be readily available to all who seek it regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, economic status or sexual orientation. We also believe individuals in recovery from alcoholism and drug dependence should be free from discrimination in housing, employment, and insurance coverage, as well as other aspects of daily life and that the federal and state civil rights and protections afforded them should be fully enforced.

Our employees are the most valued assets of our corporation and hold a shared responsibility to fulfill our mission. We believe that the quality, motivation, and performance of our employees are the key factors in achieving success. Accordingly, we are dedicated to assisting every employee in realizing his or her full potential. We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity and fair treatment, and strive for an organizational structure and culture that promotes employee involvement, open communication, teamwork and cooperation.

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Public Policy: The agency advocates for appropriate quality services for individuals affected by alcoholism and drug addiction as well as prevention services, especially for high-risk populations.

Public Information: The agency publishes a bi-monthly news journal, Perspectives: A Journal on Addiction Research and Public Policy, which keeps its 10,000 readers current on addiction public policy issues. The agency also uses this web site to publish news and information. We interface with media to promote a positive message regarding addiction and to promote messages that address stigma. We also publish fact sheets and policy analyses for the same purpose. <<read our bi-monthly newsletter>>

Friends of Addiction Recovery-New Jersey: NCADD-New Jersey is spearheading a project to organize the recovering community and its friends and supporters in New Jersey to provide a constituent voice in public policy, to reduce stigma, and to honor and to celebrate the positive experience of recovery.

Welfare-to-Work Care Coordination: NCADD-NJ advocates on a personal level for the most appropriate and adequate treatment for individuals within the welfare-to-work program, Work First New Jersey, through its Substance Abuse Initiative (SAI) program and Substance Abuse Research Demonstration (SARD) project. In both programs, individuals in the welfare system are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine the proper level of care, and treatment is approved and monitored by professional Master’s level counselors.

Recovery advocates from around the country participated in PSAs produced by NCADD-NJ. Watch 30 second spots in streaming video: cable|dsl or dial-up (windows media player needed) Watch 15 second spots in streaming video cable|dsl or dial-up (windows media player needed) preview print PSAs

NCADD-NJ's 30 second spot produced by NJN highlights that 1 in 3 New Jerseyans have a family member with a drug or alcohol problem but, Recovery is possible. Most New Jerseyans assume that treatment is readily available. It's not that simple. Watch in streaming video: cable|dsl (windows media player needed)

NCADD-NJ's Advocacy Video Together There's Nothing We Can't Change is a documentary short film that tells personal stories about the importance of addiction advocacy. Policymakers, addiction professionals, private citizens and people in recovery talk about the need to communicate often and locally with legislators about important policy issues. Watch film in streaming video: cable|dsl (windows media player needed)

New Jersey’s Fifth Annual Recovery Walk stretched for what appeared to be miles along the shore of the Hudson River and had an emotional reach in its celebration of recovery. Watch in streaming video: cable|dsl or dial-up (windows media player needed)

GET THE FACTS THEY'RE SOBERING These color, glossy posters have been made available to help spread the facts about youth drinking to your family, friends and neighbors. preview print PSAs and posters

NCADD-NJ produces public awareness campaigns, tools and resources, and is now making them available to you, your community, organization, school, or office for a small fee. Visit the NCADD-NJ online store to see how these and other print and multi-media can be produced for your organization.