Council On Substance Abuse-NCADD

09/24/2025

As we close out Recovery Month, join us for our Sober Celebration tonight at 5748 Carmichael Parkway. FREE food, fun, and fellowship. COSA welcomes ALL Pathways to Recovery!

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09/22/2025

Hurry and register, seats are limited!

09/22/2025

09/12/2025

Today was awesome at COSA! Earlier during the day we hosted lunch for First Responders and tonight we hosted dinner for organizations and individuals who participated in our R U Ok? Campaign. Thanks to organizations like the Provitt Prints, River Region United Way, Family Guidance Center, Central Alabama Alliance, Resource & Advocacy Center, Inc., Carastar, Health Services, Inc., City of Montgomery, Councilwoman Riley, and many more who joined us. Special thanks to Tony Billups of ViiV!

09/09/2025

FREE NALOXONE KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Montgomery, Ala. – Alabama has been hit especially hard by the opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths straining families and communities across the state. Naloxone (also known as Narcan), is a life-saving medication, and can reverse an overdose from opioids, including he**in, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. Naloxone is a lifeline, giving people a second chance at life and a path toward recovery.

Individual naloxone kits are now available to the public at no charge at the Montgomery County Health Department. No ID or prescription is required. The free naloxone kits are offered at an easy-to-use kiosk ensuring individuals, families, and community members can access this critical tool without barriers. Each naloxone kit includes: Two doses of naloxone nasal spray, instructions for use, and resource information for treatment and support.

People at an increased risk for opioid overdose, their family members, and friends are advised to carry naloxone and keep it at home. This fast-acting medication has no negative side effects and causes no harm if a person is overdosing on drugs other than opioids.

“This initiative reflects the state’s commitment to keeping people safe and saving lives. By placing naloxone within communities and in public locations, we empower our individuals to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an overdose,” Alabama Department of Mental Health Associate Commissioner Nicole Walden said.

The kiosk and medication offered are made possible through collaboration between the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Pharmacy Division of the Alabama Department of Public Health, supported with funding provided from the CDC’s Overdose Data to Action in States program.

Kevin Hicks, administrator of the Montgomery County Health Department, said, "By making naloxone more easily available to the public in the Montgomery community, family, friends and bystanders can reduce the loss of life from opioid overdoses before emergency assistance arrives. We are pleased that we can offer it."

Montgomery County Health Department is located at 3060 Mobile Highway, Montgomery. Operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information about Naloxone and to watch a short training video, please visit https://www.jcdh.org/SitePages/Programs-Services/CommunityHealth/SubstanceUseAndAddiction/NaloxoneTraining.aspx

For information on Substance Use Treatment in Alabama, please visit https://mh.alabama.gov/division-of-mental-health-substance-abuse-services/substance-abuse-treatment-services/.

The Jefferson County Department of Health is offering free, 1-hour trainings on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using naloxone. Naloxone is a prescription medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids are substances such as he**in, fentanyl, or prescription p...

09/04/2025

Join us tomorrow night for Sober Cinema. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! 828 Forest Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106

09/04/2025

COSA is looking for additional food sponsors for its annual First Responders Luncheon on 9/11. Please help us show First Responders they are appreciated and needed in our communities! If you are a restaurant and would like to make a food donation, contact Shereda Finch at 33426.1629 or sfinch@cosancadd.org, and if you would like to make a cash donation to support the luncheon click here: www.cosancadd.org

09/03/2025

COSA is looking for teens ages 12 to 18 to join its Podcast Program. If you have a teen interested, please email Isaac at ipena@cosancadd.org!

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08/28/2025

COSA's TEEN Center is now accepting applications for its Fall Season. All activities are FREE!

08/27/2025

COSA is celebrating Recovery Month! Join Us for any of our FREE events.