Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership

The Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership (DADPP) is dedicated to creating a community that is informed, engaged, and empowered to prevent youth drug use.

Our vision is a culture of healthy, drug free youth in North Texas. Thank you for your interest in the Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership (DADPP)! DADPP is an outgrowth of the Cheese/Heroin Task Force, which was established in March 2007 to address the growing concern over cheese/heroin overdose deaths. Since that time, DADPP has been working to reduce the incidence and impact of underage dri

nking, heroin, marijuana, and misuse of prescription drugs. DADPP has developed critical relationships within the community to increase collaboration and create drug prevention strategies. DADPP represents a collaborative effort that is based on the simple premise that local people are in the best position to solve specific local problems. People are more likely to support what they help create and change is most likely to occur when the process engages many facets of a community in a collaborative approach. The coalition is a collaboration of the following groups: concerned citizens, law enforcement personnel, educators, substance abuse prevention and treatment professionals, health care providers, government officials, faith based organizations, churches, area youth, and other area coalitions targeting youth. Together they facilitate accurate data collection, educate youth, parents and the community, promote healthy media messages and conduct community outreach. DADPP implements evidence – based environmental strategies that make a positive impact on youth in the Dallas area. Environmental strategies are aimed at population-level change and seek to (1) limit youth access to substances (2) change the culture and contexts within which decisions about substances are made, and (3) reduce the prevalence of negative consequences associated with substance use. These environmental strategies create community-wide change by challenging perceptions and increasing substance abuse awareness. Recovery Resource Council manages the Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership as the fiscal and programmatic agent. DADPP is a natural extension of the Council’s 75+ year emphasis preventing problems with alcohol and other drugs before they occur, intervening when they do and promoting recovery for people already addicted. Whether you are interested in joining the DADPP Coalition, volunteering for one of our community events, submitting a request for resources or for us to come speak at your school or organization, we’re happy to hear from you! Please let us know how DADPP can serve you!

07/22/2024

Do you really know what living with the daily challenges of limited funds and few resources would be like? Join us for an opportunity to 'walk in someone else's shoes' in this poverty simulation on Thursday, August 1. The event will also include lunch and a panel discussion from local organizations and people with lived experience. We are confident that this impactful event will change perceptions and help foster change in our community. Register here: https://DallasDisproPovertySimulation.eventbrite.com Spots are filling up fast!
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A Pathway to Understanding Poverty This Poverty Simulation will allow you to rethink poverty as you enter the real-life challenges that too many families experience in Dallas.

06/07/2024

We are partnering with Texoma HIDTA to bring you a training you will not want to miss! With an impressive speaker line-up, you will learn the importance of collaboration across sectors as we seek to save lives - by preventing substance use before it begins, applying harm reduction strategies when necessary, and promoting recovery from those already experiencing substance use issues. Join us and learn how working together can result in meaningful change in our communities! Register here: https://bit.ly/3QKgc8T
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04/12/2024

Are you prepared to respond if a young person in your life shows signs of a mental health challenge or crisis? Youth Mental Health First Aid training is FREE and can equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to help the young people in your life! DADPP is helping sponsor this important training with the Dallas County Disproportionality and Disparities Council on Saturday, April 20. Join us to learn to spot the signs, offer first aid, and guide young people towards the support they need. Let's speed up their recovery and prevent mental health issues from worsening.
Register today as spots are limited: https://DallasDisproYMHFA.eventbrite.com

Together, Texans are Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis

08/14/2023

The time to talk about Fentanyl is now.

Together, Texans are Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise in Texas. Even the smallest amount, equivalent to a few grains of sand, can cause an overdose. From fake pills to other il...

08/12/2023

Let the dancing begin! 😉

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08/12/2023

For Oak Cliff is THE place to be this morning!! We are in the shade and ready for you to stop by! Food, fun, entertainment, and giveaways! Recovery Resource Council

03/19/2023

Bring your hunger out to the Kosher Chili Cook-Off today — it’s a perfect day for chili and fun and live music! Not to mention the great resources from us and many others!

02/25/2023

Weekends are getting busy again with in-person resource fairs and we’re excited! We’ve partnered with one of our coalition partners, DISD’s Alcohol and Drug Intervention Coordinator, Cheryl Culbertson, to have a table at today’s ‘Fam Jam’. Lots of people are getting great resources, food, and entertainment!

02/18/2023

Come on out and see us today at Dallas College’s community resource fair! Lots of freebies and valuable information!

01/30/2023

We couldn't be more excited to be here at the ! Day one is SAMHSA's Prevention Day!

11/08/2022

Please join Winning The Fight! (WTF) this coming Sunday for this showing of their latest documentary, "Just Once". Our own Becky Tinney, along with staff from HIDTA, will be a part of the panel discussion. It's free and such an important topic! Hope to see you there!

Please join Winning The Fight! (WTF) this Sunday as they show their latest documentary 'Just Once' at Hebron High School in Carrollton. Our Director of Community Engagement, Becky Tinney, will be a part of the panel to answer questions and update community members on the latest data and prevention initiatives in North Texas. It's free and well worth your time to learn more about preventing substance misuse in your family and community! Recovery Resource Council

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