Our mission is to reduce the misuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol in our community by engaging young people in leadership opportunities, empowering young leaders to have a voice, and informing all community stakeholders about the realities and risks of substance abuse.
Community Education Events
in Waldport & Toledo
Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Harm Reduction
September 3 in Waldport at DaNoble House 125 Spruce St.
September 17 in Toledo at Trinity United Methodist Church 383 Beech St.
October’s conversation: Restorative Justice in Communities
2024-2025
Upcoming Events
Community Education Events
in Waldport & Toledo
Nine month series starting in September 2024.
First Tuesdays in Waldport at DaNoble House 125 Spruce St.
Third Tuesdays in Toledo at Trinity United Methodist Church 383 Beech St.
Topics will change each month with some offerings in response to community needs.
Hands Across the Bridge
September 21 starting at the Waldport Heritage Museum at the South end of the Alsea Bay Bridge
Fall 2024 Youth Leadership Academy
Monday, October 7, 2024 at Samaritan Community Health Education Center
2024-2025
Board of Directors
Dave Boyce
Chair
Crystal Pickner
LCSD
Woody Crobar
Vice-Chair
Rubi Arizmendi
Secretary
Jen Metcalf
Phoenix Wellness
Jordan Gabilondo
Youth Tides
Sophia Solano
Conflict Artistry
Sara Herd
LCPH
Daniel A.
Youth Rep.
Tom Harris
Treasurer
Melaia Kilduff
Executive Director
PAADA Staff
Sara Birman
Grant Activities Coord.
Current Grant Projects
As a small, grassroots non-profit organization, all of our activities are funded by grants. We are proud to be partnering with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, Oregon Health Authority, Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, and Systems of Care of Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties to fund the exciting prevention projects we have launched for youth in Lincoln County.
Youth Leadership Academy
Training and knowledge-building opportunities for youth in Lincoln County
Middle School Leaders Summit
Coming Winter 2025! Half-day training on collaboration and communication for middle school youth, along with fun, games, and prizes
Now
Recruiting
Healthy Communities Youth Advisory
A small group of youth and young adults representing the geographic areas and diverse populations of youth in Lincoln County. This council will learn about working with government agencies, how to communicate effectively, and use those skills to serve as an advisory committee to various organizations
Youth-Led Media Campaign
Through funding from Oregon Health Authority’s Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment (SAPTr) grant, we are excited to facilitate the creation of a youth-led media campaign about the realities of substance use among youth in Lincoln County. The goal of this effort is to both dispell common misconceptions about youth delinquency, and to relieve the perceived peer pressure among youth- not all high schoolers are using.
Safe Medication Storage & Disposal
Many of us have expired medications, medications prescribed following a surgery, or prescriptions that have dispensers left over once emptied. Safe storage and disposal is key to ensuring these medications don’t harm others.
Safe Use
- Review your medication list once a year with your doctor.
- Find out if your combination of medicines is safe.
- Closely watch addictive medications such as pain killers, and sleep or anxiety medications.
- Keep track of refills; frequent refills could indicate a problem.
Safe storage
- Secure medications by storing them in a lockable drawer, cabinet, or box.
- Keep track of your medicine:
- How much have you used?
- Is any missing?
- Make sure everyone in your home has secured their medications.
- Store medications in their original containers with clear labeling and instructions.
Safe disposal
- How you dispose of medications makes a difference.
- Medications can be dropped in disposal kiosks at any pharmacy in Lincoln County, your local fire or police department may also take them.
- You can order MAIL-IN DISPOSAL BAGS at MedTakeBackOregon.org
DO NOT FLUSH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Contact Us:
Mail us something at PO Box 2401 Newport, OR 97365
Email us at paadadfc@gmail.com