On behalf of ADAPP, Archdiocese of New York Drug Abuse Prevention Program, I am pleased to announce that 2022 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the agency.

     Since 1972, ADAPP has played a vital role in preventing alcohol and substance use addiction AND promoting mental health and wellness for children, teens and families in the Archdiocese of New York.  Under the auspices of the Superintendent of Schools Office, and funded by New York State OASAS, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, ADAPP has been recognized on the national, state and local level for the quality of its services and programs.

     For 50 years, ADAPP remains steadfast in its purpose: to empower individuals, families, and communities to reach their full potential. This is accomplished through a strong belief in the ability of children and adults to develop resiliency in the face of adversities, a commitment to a strength-based approach that supports social and emotional competencies, and the recognition in the power of many helping relationships in the community, school and family.

     Through innovative, comprehensive counseling and education programs, crisis intervention and trauma response, suicide and bullying prevention programs, ADAPP promotes healthy individuals and strong communities with services designed to prevent and intervene in the use of alcohol, other drugs, and high-risk behaviors for children, adults, and families.

As we commemorate ADAPP’s 50th year of service, we recognize that, while a relatively small agency in size, our programs have impacted the lives of tens of thousands of youth and families.  Spanning a ten-county geographic area from NYC to Kingston, ADAPP counselors provide services in Catholic high schools and elementary schools throughout Staten Island, Manhattan, Bronx, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland and Ulster Counties. Our influence extends into local communities through two substance use prevention coalitions, Throggs Neck Community Action Partnership (TNCAP) and Forward South Bronx Coalition (FSBC), both active coalitions that operate under the guidance of ADAPP.

     ADAPP's successful and enduring legacy is built upon its team of highly trained and dedicated professionals, the ability to expand services to meet the needs of the schools and communities, and dynamic programming to address current issues impacting the lives of youth, families, and schools.

     As we celebrate this half-century milestone, we are grateful to those who have shared their skills and talents with the agency. We are humbled by those who allow us to share our vision to promote healthy individuals and communities, and we look forward to continuing to serve the community with compassion and excellence.