PREVENTION STARTS BEFORE THE CRISIS
Building Stronger
Communities Through
Education, Empowerment
& Connection.
Prevention Pathways is NCADD-GDA’s comprehensive prevention framework designed to educate, empower, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities before substance misuse begins.
Through education, community partnerships, youth engagement, digital media, and prevention resources, we help build healthier choices and stronger futures across Greater Detroit.
OUR PREVENTION PATHWAYS
Four interconnected pathways. One powerful mission: prevention before problems begin.
YOUTH VOICE &
EMPOWERMENT
Empowering youth with knowledge, leadership, and life skills to make healthy choices and build a brighter future.
PARENT & FAMILY
SUPPORT
Strengthening families through resources, education, and support to build healthy, connected relationships.
MEDIA & DIGITAL
PREVENTION
Using media, storytelling, and technology to educate, inspire, and prevent substance misuse before it happens.
COMMUNITY & FAITH
PARTNERSHIPS
Working together with community and faith partners to create safer, healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
PREVENTION ON THE MOVE
Our Mobile Prevention Pathways Experience brings education, recourses, and activities directly to neighborhoods, schools, and community events across Greater Detroit.
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
RECREATION
CENTERS
SCHOOLS &
YOUTH PROGRAMS
FAITH &
NEIGHBORHOODS
FESTIVALS &
CITYWIDE EVENTS
RESOURCE
LIBRARY
Access free prevention resources for youth, families, and community partners.
- Fact Sheets
- Helpful Guides
- Worksheets & Activities
- Conversation Starters
- Tips for Healthy Choices
- Community Resource Directory
PREVENTION MEDIA STUDIO
Our studio amplifies prevention through storytelling, conversation, and creative content.
- Podcast Recordings
- Prevention PSAs
- Youth Storytelling Projects
- Community Interviews
- Social Media Campaigns
- Digital Education Content
UNDERSTANDING
AUD
Learn about Alcohol Use Disorder and how prevention, intervention, and treatment can change lives.
- What is AUD?
- Risk & Prevention Factors
- Signs & Symptoms
- Prevention Strategies
- Treatment & Recovery Options
- Where to Get Help
TOGETHER, WE CAN PREVENT.
TOGETHER, WE CAN THRIVE.
Every conversation. Every connection. Every resource. Every community. It all adds up to a healthier, stronger Greater Detroit.