Council On Substance Abuse-NCADD

Council On Substance Abuse-NCADD COSA promotes the understanding that substance addiction a is preventable and treatable disease.

Calling all Female Veterans, Active Duty Members, and Spouses/Partners: It’s time to tap into your creativity and enjoy ...
02/18/2026

Calling all Female Veterans, Active Duty Members, and Spouses/Partners: It’s time to tap into your creativity and enjoy an afternoon made just for YOU!

Join us for Paint & Punch happening every 3rd Saturday of the month!
🗓 Upcoming session: February 21, 2026
⏰ 12–3 PM

Come relax, sip some punch, paint something beautiful, and connect with an incredible community of women who serve and support.
No experience needed ☺️!
Just bring your good vibes🧡!

For more upcoming events, check out the full COSA calendar:
🔗 https://cosancadd.org/events/

02/13/2026

Join us on February 28, 2026 | 3–5 PM (CT) for the LIVE Premiere + Meet & Greet as our teen hosts debut Season 1 and share what this project means to them.

This is youth voice.
This is leadership.
This is COSA in action. 💙

🎟️ Register today: https://bit.ly/cosamindyabusiness
📍 Webpage coming soon
🎧 Episodes will stream on our new YouTube Channel & Spotify after the premiere!

Help us spread the word by tagging a friend, sharing this post, and coming celebrate with us!

02/10/2026

COSA presents...
TALK IT OUT: Va**ng, Laws, and Mental Health

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Big conversations. Real impact. Education in action.Our first forum brought together panelists and the COSA team to talk...
02/10/2026

Big conversations. Real impact. Education in action.

Our first forum brought together panelists and the COSA team to talk about va**ng, Alabama va**ng laws, and its effects on mental health. Informed communities make stronger choices. Thank you to our panelists and the COSA prevention team for leading meaningful conversations that matter at Capitol Heights Middle School.

Check out the COSA calendar for upcoming forums and more events.

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🎙Mind YA Business Teen Podcast — Live Premiere🎙Join us for a live premiere and meet-and-greet with COSA’s teens as they ...
02/05/2026

🎙Mind YA Business Teen Podcast — Live Premiere🎙

Join us for a live premiere and meet-and-greet with COSA’s teens as they officially launch Season 1 of their podcast, Mind YA Business!

This exciting event celebrates youth voice, creativity, and real conversations led by teens, for teens. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the podcast hosts, learn about the inspiration behind the show, and be part of the kickoff for a brand-new season focused on topics that matter to young people today.

Whether you’re a supporter of youth leadership, a community partner, or just curious to hear what teens are saying, this is a launch you won’t want to miss.

🔗RSVP online - https://bit.ly/cosamindyabusiness

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM (CT)
Where: COSA's Teen Center

TOPIC: Healthy Habits - More Than Just a Smile

🧡January was a powerful start to the year for our COSA Veterans Department 🧡From community events to outreach and suppor...
02/05/2026

🧡January was a powerful start to the year for our COSA Veterans Department 🧡

From community events to outreach and support services, our team has been showing up for veterans and their families across the counties we serve and this is only the beginning! Even greater things are on the horizon in 2026 as we continue expanding resources, partnerships, and opportunities for those who have served.

📅 Want to see what’s coming up near you?
Check out our upcoming events on the COSA calendar:
👉 https://cosancadd.org/events/

Thank you to our Veterans Department for the incredible work you do every day.

📣Here is your chance to join the conversation and get your questions answered!✅FREE Community Event - The Council on Sub...
02/02/2026

📣Here is your chance to join the conversation and get your questions answered!

✅FREE Community Event - The Council on Substance Abuse presents "Talk it Out: Va**ng Laws & Mental Health" Forum. These events will be panel style forums for the community members to learn and ask questions about Alabama's new Va**ng law, other laws pertaining to youth, and substance misuse and mental health.

📆February 28, 2026
📍Wetumpka, AL
🔗Reserve your seat online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981854815102?aff=oddtdtcreator

📆March 7, 2026
📍Letohatchee, AL
🔗Reserve your seat online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981589794418?aff=oddtdtcreator

📆March 19, 2026
📍Selma, AL
🔗Reserve your seat online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981587285915?aff=oddtdtcreator

Check out upcoming COSA events in your area by visiting our online calendar: https://cosancadd.org/events/

Join us for COSA’s Business Resource Fair, where local businesses, community partners, and service providers come togeth...
01/28/2026

Join us for COSA’s Business Resource Fair, where local businesses, community partners, and service providers come together to tackle today’s workforce challenges—together.

At this event, you’ll:
✔️ Learn about the workforce shortage landscape in our region
✔️ Understand how substance misuse, addiction, and recovery impact the workplace
✔️ Explore substance misuse policies that support employee and family behavioral health

Since 1973, COSA has worked to reduce the impact of substance misuse and strengthen communities through prevention, recovery support, and education. This event is about sharing resources, building partnerships, and creating safer, more resilient work environments for everyone.

👉 Whether you’re an employer, service provider, or community organization, your role matters. Let’s collaborate to support well-being, productivity, and long-term workforce success.

(https://cosancadd.org/event/business-resource-fair/)

01/26/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

FREE QPR Youth Su***de Prevention Training:
✅Participants must attend the entire course in order to receive certification. If you are attending a virtual training, please ensure that your video remains on at all times.

✅MUST register online to attend. Participants must attend the entire course in order to receive certification. Attending a virtual training, please ensure that your video remains on at all times.

❓Questions - Contact Isaac Pena at ipena@cosancadd.org or call (334) 262-1629.

🗓UPCOMING Trainings (https://cosancadd.org/events/):
Feb 18, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 13, 2026

REGISTER ONLINE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suicide-prevention-youth-qpr-gatekeeper-trainingfor-parents-teen-center-tickets-1977524807934?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/23/2026

COSA was proud to host the Youth Service Statewide Partner Forum in collaboration with Youth Service America (YSA). Partners from across the state came together to discuss the current landscape of youth service, share insights, and explore strategies to strengthen and expand youth participation in communities across Alabama.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important conversation. We appreciate our partners for their commitment to building a stronger future through service.

YOUTH VOICE MATTERS!

📍 Montgomery, AL | COSA OfficeKimberly Hunter, Behavioral Health Prevention Program Manager, led an engaging presentatio...
01/21/2026

📍 Montgomery, AL | COSA Office

Kimberly Hunter, Behavioral Health Prevention Program Manager, led an engaging presentation titled “Implementing an Annual ATOD Training Policy” for attendees at the COSA office. The training focused on equipping participants with practical tools and strategies to effectively implement ATOD policies when working with youth populations.

These conversations and trainings are critical to building safer, healthier environments for young people and the communities that support them.

**check out our story to see the training in action!

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