About ETCADA
Our Mission
At ETCADA, we are committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities through prevention, behavioral health, recovery support, and transition services. By providing education, resources, and direct services, we empower individuals to break free from the cycle of substance misuse, rebuild their lives, and thrive. Our work supports at-risk populations, promotes healthier communities, and creates pathways to lasting recovery and stability.
Doing our PART to build a stronger, healthier future for everyone.
Service Area
ETCADA serves a 23-county area comprised of Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood counties.
23
Counties
13
School Districts
24 Campuses
65
Years of Service
Who We Are
The East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides education, youth prevention programs, information resources, and services to prevent alcohol and drug use/misuse. We serve over 1.7 million people in our 23-county service area in East Texas.
Most services are at no charge to the community. Funding for programs is provided by:
- United Way
- Texas Health an Human Services
- Community Foundations
- Businesses and Individual Contributions
Our Executive Team is here to help you with any questions or concerns.
We are committed to providing top-quality prevention resources, services, and education.
