NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc

NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. also offers a variety of programs designed for audiences ranging from Kindergartners to Middle schoolers to adults. Following is a list of our offerings. For a complete overview of all NCADD programs, click here for our programming brochure

•  FOOTPRINTS FOR LIFE™ - Six-week program that helps young children build a strong foundation of life skills rooted in key social competencies. Footprints is for youth in grades 2-3 and is delivered in a classroom or small group setting. The program has been evaluated independently by Rutgers University demonstrating significant behavioral change related to all five social competencies on both the individual and classroom level. Footprints has been identified by the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services as an evidence-based program and it has also been accepted for review by the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP).

•  FOREST FRIENDS - Six-week conflict resolution & anger management program incorporating age-appropriate Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) information. Forest Friends is for youth in grades Kindergarten to first grade and is delivered in a in a classroom or small group setting.

•  KEYS TO INNERVISIONS – KIV is an 8- or 15-session program that teaches youth how to change their beliefs and their behaviors. KIV is targeted to youth in grades 6-9. It helps students cope with life stressors. Lessons involve goal setting, new ways of thinking, and new skills to use in stressful situations. Evaluated independently by Rutgers University demonstrating significant knowledge, attitude and behavioral change on the individual level. Identified by the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services as an evidence-based program.

•  TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH - A six lesson self-management program created by Stanford University designed to address the comprehensive health care needs of those living with a chronic health condition. The program uses peer-led education to help individuals and caregivers cope with symptoms, manage medications, make behavioral lifestyle changes, and communicate more effectively with health care providers and loved ones. While Take Control is designed to assist older people make lifestyle and behavioral changes that result in positive health outcomes, it has been adapted to focus on addiction by NCADD. This program is recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services as an evidence-based program.

•  ACTS OF PREVENTION - Our troupe of young actors provides an alternative to traditional prevention activities. It includes a thirty-minute dramatic presentation followed by a thirty-minute interactive dialog with the audience as actors stay in character. Programming can assist by developing resiliency and increasing emotional, behavioral, cognitive and cultural competencies while providing options, challenges, and effective means for promoting growth and change. Six one-act plays are available based on topics such as drug and alcohol addiction, bullying, dropping out of school, driving and drinking, and more.

•  STRENGTHENING FAMILIES - Seven weekly group sessions that feature parent, youth, and family sessions. The program is specifically targeted to youth ages 10-14 and their parents or guardians. It is designed to help families improve the relationship between parents and youth and decreases the level of family conflict. Listed on the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP) for documented changes in youth drug use and family management issues.

For more information or to schedule a program, please call NCADD today at 732-254-3344.