About Us

We are the YOUTH AGAINST DRUGS AND ALCOHOL! We are a group of passionate high school aged youth who work to reduce substance abuse and underage drinking in Santa Cruz County through community events, workshops and information dissemination

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

FREE MOVIES AT THE PARK
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY PREVENTION MESSAGES
BI-WEEKLY RADIO SHOW
ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS & PARTY PATROLS

OUR MISSION

TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TO LIVE HEALTHY, DRUG FREE LIVES BY RAISING AWARENESS, ENHANCING EDUCATION, AND PROVIDING FUN AND SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO DRINKING AND SUBSTANCE USE.

OUR TARGET DRUGS

ALCOHOL
MARIJUANA
SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA / SPICE
OPIOIDS
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION/ OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION

BENEFITS OF JOINING YADA

· Opportunities to travel all around the state and country!

· Leadership training

· Community service hours

· Gain valuable public speaking experience!

· Meet new people make new friends!

· Become a certified trainer of trainers in substance abuse and youth mental health!

· Looks great on your resume and college applications!

· Make a lasting difference in your community!

YOUTH TESTIMONIALS

"I thought I was just going to make new friends, but I ended up being part of a new family." YADA VICE PRESIDENT

"I learned a lot and learned how to serve my community and become a better leader!" YADA MEMBER

"I used to be very shy, but the group helped me come out of my shell and be more confident." YADA MEMBER