The ADAC Board of Directors is proud to announce MaryAlice Kovatch as ADAC’s new Executive Director! MaryAlice brings more than 13 years of service to ADAC, including a decade as Prevention Director, where she led innovative programs like Hidden Mischief and the IMPACT Prevention Program. With professional credentials in prevention, treatment, and recovery, and a

 Interested in learning how to prevent opioid overdose deaths? Contact ADAC at anytime via our Hope Line 844- 984-HOPE (4673) or register for one of the following trainings offered by the Orange County Department of Mental Health

UPDATE! SUBMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 28,2026! ADAC’s Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster and Essay Contest is underway! Our theme this year is: English theme: Picture Your Future Through a Drug Free Lens Spanish theme: Imagina Tu Futuro Desde una Perspectiva Libre De Drogas All youth in grades 1-12 are invited to participate in

We’re excited to share the Stepping Stones Grant! This grant supports grassroots efforts, individuals, and groups working to address substance-related challenges in their communities. Funding is available for prevention, education, and community initiatives. Reach out to ACES@adacinfo.com to learn how to apply. 

Jim, we thank you for your decades of service, leadership, and dedication to the prevention field!

SAVE THE DATE APRIL 18,2026! The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County will host its Annual 5K Run/Walk/Roll. We invite you to join us in celebrating recovery. With efforts to diminish the social stigma frequently associated with substance use. Health and wellness information will be provided to all participants. This event is open