Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Orange County

04/24/2026

Check Out This Article from Mid Hudson News Highlighting Our P.R.O.M Initiative!

GOSHEN — The Orange County Department of Emergency Services, Orange County STOP DWI & Traffic Safety Program in partnership with the Alcohol and Drug Awa

04/24/2026

This Administrative Professionals week, we would like to give a special shout out to our business department staff! Christina and Kourtney play a crucial role in the success of our organization. Support staff are the backbone of any organization and we are lucky to have these awesome employees!

04/23/2026

Our 39th Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster and Essay Contest ceremony day is approaching! 🖼️📝

To make this occasion even more meaningful, we are seeking the support of community agencies, organizations, and friends/family members of student participants to donate a congratulatory Ad for inclusion in our event program. Your message of encouragement will not only honor the award recipients but also inspire all participating students to continue striving for excellence!

Participation details:
📖 AD FORMAT OPTIONS: Full page: $100 / Half page: $50 / Quarter page: $25
🗓️ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
🗓️ EVENT DATE: May 8th, 2026
✏️ AD SPECIFICATIONS: Include message/logo/picture
💻 HOW TO: Please scan the QR code that will take you directly to ADAC website to donate. The drop down should say "Poster and Essay Contest." Please include your message/ Agency name in the note section or in an email.

Your contribution will highlight you or your organization’s commitment to education and community engagement while directly supporting a celebration that uplifts young voices. We would be grateful for your support in recognizing these outstanding students. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact! ❤️

04/22/2026

It was a beautiful day for our Annual 5K Run/Walk/Roll for Recovery on Saturday, April 18th at the Richard C. Ward Addiction Treatment Center in Middletown! Together, we celebrated recovery, strength, and resilience. 💜

THANK YOU to the amazing organizations who provided important resources at our event: Orange County, NY Department of Health, Dispute Resolution Center, Hope Not Handcuffs - Hudson Valley, NY, Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc., and Oxford House! Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and ADAC staff who made this day possible!

📸You can view and download more PHOTOS from the event at the link below! 📸
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRJjm

04/21/2026

It's time to clean out your medicine cabinet! National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is your chance to drop off any expired or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal. Find a local drop-off site and learn more at https://oasas.ny.gov/events 📅



Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA

04/20/2026

Our 39th Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster and Essay Contest ceremony day is approaching!

We'd like to thank our amazing sponsors who help us make this day possible each year! Your dedication towards helping youth in Orange County live healthy, drug-free lives does not go unnoticed. ❤️

***As stated on the flyers below, we also accept REFRESHMENT and/or SWAG ITEM sponsors! water, fruit snacks, small items from businesses, etc. Thank you so much for your support!***

04/17/2026

Our Executive Director was on WDLC County and WALL Radio this morning promoting our 5K Walk/Run/Roll which is happening TOMORROW, April 18th! It's not too late to register! Take a listen and come join us tomorrow!

https://youtu.be/6hKVt9NhGr4

WDLC Country WALL Radio

04/15/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month!

Test your knowledge on these alcohol myths and truths!

Alcohol Awareness Month encourages people to reach out when they need assistance. To learn more about our information awareness events and programs, check out our Prevention Services Menu pinned to the top of our social media profiles!

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IG: adac_oc

04/14/2026

It's not too late to register! Help us celebrate recovery, strength, and resilience at our 5K event on Saturday, 4/18!

***Early Bird registration ends TOMORROW, 4/3! register today! ***

Join us on April 18th, 2026 for ADAC's 5K Run/Walk/Roll for Recovery! 💜

Experience community spirit at the ADAC 5k event! Participate in a supportive environment where everyone is welcome. Together, we celebrate recovery, strength, and resilience! Please see the flyer below for more details.

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Avril Fernanda Urrea Martinez, one of the winners of our 39th Annual Substance Use Prevention poster/8th Annual Substance Use Prevention essay contest from Monroe Woodbury High School! Avril has been awarded with Grand Prize, Grades 7-12! Our theme this year is: "Picture Your Future Through a Drug Free Lens".

Avril is one of our winners who will be honored at our ceremony at Orange County Emergency Services in Goshen on May 8th, 2026. Awesome job Avril! 🎨⭐

Monroe-Woodbury Central School District

04/09/2026

Congratulations to Nashla Nunez Salazar, one of the winners of our 39th Annual Substance Use Prevention poster/8th Annual Substance Use Prevention essay contest from EJ Russell Elementary School! Nashla has been awarded with Grand Prize, Grades 1-6! Our theme this year is: "Picture Your Future Through a Drug Free Lens".

Nashla is one of our winners who will be honored at our ceremony at Orange County Emergency Services in Goshen on May 8th, 2026. Awesome job Nashla! 🎨⭐

Pine Bush Central Schools

04/08/2026

Our 39th Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster and Essay Contest ceremony day is approaching!

We'd like to thank our amazing sponsors who help us make this day possible each year! Your dedication towards helping youth in Orange County live healthy, drug-free lives does not go unnoticed. ❤️

Do you want to become a sponsor for our ceremony? Do you know of a company or agency that would like to support? Share this post and check out the information on our official donation forms below! Sponsorship donations can be made through check OR online by visiting our website, www.adacinfo.com. (Click on the "donate now" heart and choose payment type "Poster Contest Sponsorship.") Thank you again for supporting our youth!