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232 E CANON PERDIDO ST
Santa Barbara CA 93101-2242
Santa Barbara CA | IRS ruling year: 1950 | EIN: 95-1878858
BUILD A SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY: IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION THE COUNCIL SEEKS TO:1) PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS, 2) B ... (More)
BUILD A SAFER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY: IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION THE COUNCIL SEEKS TO:1) PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS, 2) BY INTERVENING WHEN SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM APPEAR, PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES,SUPPORT, AND TREATMENT, AND 3) ENCOURAGE PROPER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ALCOHOLISM, OTHER DRUG ADDICTIONS AND RELATED PROBLEMS. (Less)
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 25/25 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 25/25 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 25.00% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 25.00% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 86.69% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 86.69% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
School, college, trade school, etc. (BMF activity code: 030)
Other housing activities (BMF activity code: 399)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse) or EIN (951878858) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We had to cancel planned fundraising events, which initially effected our revenue. We also applied for and received the PPP loan and thus were able to employ a full staff.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
We were able to keep our residential treatment program operational during the pandemic, with increased safety protocols in place. However, we had to immediately transition all of our other in-person services to be provided via tele-health, and extended our service hours into the evenings in order to better accommodate the needs of our clients.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We supplied our staff with training in how to provide effective treatment counseling in the virtual environment and supplied all of our staff with the appropriate equipment to offer services via telehealth.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We have transitioned our IT operations to the cloud to provide a more secure environment for the provision of virtual services to our clients and will continue to offer tele-health counseling as appropriate to extend our geographic reach, or to better serve clients for whom in person services prevent barriers to accessibility.
Not Currently Scored
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
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YOUTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILDANIEL BRYANT YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTERS: CADA'S DANIEL BRYANT YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTERS IN SANTA BARBARA AND SANTA MARIA PROVIDE A PLACE ... (More)
YOUTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILDANIEL BRYANT YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTERS: CADA'S DANIEL BRYANT YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTERS IN SANTA BARBARA AND SANTA MARIA PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN OVERCOMING THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION AND FINDING NEW SKILLS THAT SUPPORT THEIR HEALING JOURNEY. CADA'S OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 19 OFFER A CONTINUUM OF TREATMENT SERVICES USING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, BASED ON THE ASSESSED NEEDS OF EACH YOUTH. EACH CLIENT RECEIVES AN IN-DEPTH ASSESSMENT OF THEIR TREATMENT NEEDS, INCLUDING ANY CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. TOGETHER, THE THERAPIST AND CLIENT DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN. TREATMENT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY AND PSYCHOEDUCATION. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IS ALSO OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR THOSE WITH A DUAL DIAGNOSIS. IN ADDITION TO SERVING TEENS ENROLLED IN TREATMENT, THE CENTERS PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN DROP IN AND SEEK HELP, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUESTING DRUG TESTING, ASSESSMENTS, OR REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS AT THE DANIEL BRYANT YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, FAMILY COMMUNICATION AND PARENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF ADDICTION IN TEENS.YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMS: CADA'S TEEN COURT PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION FOR FIRST-TIME MISDEMEANOR OFFENDERS OR SCHOOL CODE VIOLATORS BY DIVERTING THEM OUT OF THE TRADITIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. YOUTH APPEAR BEFORE A JURY OF THEIR PEERS, WHO DETERMINE A SENTENCING CONTRACT USING ESTABLISHED GUIDELINES. FUNCTIONS OF TEEN COURT ARE CARRIED OUT BY TEENS WHO ARE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT PRESIDING JUDGE. SENTENCES INCLUDE JURY DUTY, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND EDUCATION CLASSES. TEEN COURT ALSO REFERS YOUTH TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AS APPROPRIATE. BY COMPLETING THEIR TEEN COURT CONTRACT, TEENS AVOID HAVING A CONVICTION ON THEIR JUVENILE RECORD. CADA'S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (YES) IS A PROGRAM AIMED AT DIVERTING YOUTH FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA. TEENS AND THEIR PARENT(S) ARE REFERRED TO YES BY A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR PROBATION OFFICER FOR OFFENSES THAT QUALIFY FOR A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM, INSTEAD OF BEING REFERRED TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM OR RECEIVING TRADITIONAL SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A WIDE VARIETY OF INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONCERNS, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AND HELP FOR FAMILIES (PARENTS, SIBLINGS). YES COACHES HELP EACH PARTICIPANT DEVELOP A RESTORATIVE ACTION PLAN. IT CAN INCLUDE A VARIETY OF CLASSES; INDIVIDUAL, GROUP OR FAMILY COUNSELING; PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS; AND COMMUNITY SERVICE/LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OR TUTORING. THE PLAN CAN RANGE FROM A FEW SHORT CLASSES TO SEVERAL MONTHS OF WEEKLY COUNSELING SESSIONS, DEPENDING ON WHAT THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT TELLS US ABOUT WHAT SERVICES WILL PROVIDE THE GREATEST BENEFIT. YES COACHES AND THERAPISTS PROVIDE ONGOING COACHING TO EACH PARTICIPANT TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR GOALS.SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING: CADA PROVIDES SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELORS IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CARPINTERIA, LOMPOC, AND SANTA MARIA. CADA'S COUNSELORS ARE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS LOCATED ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES. THEY PREVENT AND REDUCE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE BY PROMOTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH COUNSELING, EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY REFERRALS. COUNSELORS PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO STUDENTS TO ADDRESS LEARNING, BEHAVIOR, TRAUMA, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND OTHER EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS, AS WELL AS SCHOOL ISSUES SUCH AS BULLYING, ALIENATION, AND DISENGAGEMENT FROM CLASSROOM LEARNING. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS ARE REFERRED TO CADA DUE TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) WHICH CAN AFFECT EVERYTHING FROM PHYSICAL HEALTH TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. OUR COUNSELORS HELP THEM LEARN SKILLS THAT BOOST RESILIENCY AND IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC FUNCTIONING.MENTOR PROGRAM: CADA MATCHES TRAINED ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH YOUTH IN GRADES 3 - 8 IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SOUTH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WHO NEED ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT. MENTORS MEET WITH THEIR MENTEES AT LEAST ONE HOUR A WEEK DURING LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP EVENTS ON WEEKENDS AND DURING THE SUMMER. MENTORS HELP BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCY, AND SOCIAL SKILLS BY DEVELOPING A POSITIVE ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIP THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP. MENTORS ALSO PROVIDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, AND ROLE MODELS FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL SKILLS, AND BECOME ADVOCATES FOR THEIR MENTEE'S SUCCESS AT SCHOOL. MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS MAY CONTINUE THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL.FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE (FNL): CADA SUPPORTS CAMPUS CLUBS FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO FOSTER A DRUG, TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL-FREE LIFESTYLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. STUDENTS RECEIVE TRAINING FOCUSED ON PUBLIC SPEAKING, MEDIA AWARENESS, AND ALSO ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY AND PRESERVATION. STUDENTS PLAN AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, INCLUDING DURING RED RIBBON WEEK, NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL FACTS WEEK, AND THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COMMITTED CAMPAIGN - A LOCAL CAMPAIGN PROMOTING WELLNESS AND DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLES. IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL-BASED CLUBS, THE FNL LEADERSHIP COALITION, A COMMITTED GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM ALL OF THE HIGH SCHOOLS IN SOUTH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, MEET WEEKLY TO WORK ON COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVES TO MAKE POLICY AND PROTOCOL CHANGES AFFECTING TEEN SAFETY. FOR EXAMPLE, STUDENT LEADERS HAVE HELPED CONDUCT COMMUNITY SURVEYS ABOUT THE SMOKE-FREE SANTA BARBARA CITY ORDINANCE, YOUTH ACCESS TO ALCOHOL AT RETAIL OUTLETS, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE SAFE DISPOSAL OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
ADULT TREATMENT - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILPROJECT RECOVERY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER: CADA'S PROJECT RECOVERY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE VARIED NEEDS OF ADULTS WI ... (More)
ADULT TREATMENT - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILPROJECT RECOVERY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER: CADA'S PROJECT RECOVERY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE VARIED NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE ISSUES. TREATMENT PLANS A (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
EAP: SAVE - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILSAVE A VALUABLE EMPLOYEE (SAVE): SAVE IS A STATE-WIDE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING, PRODUCTIVITY, AND RETENTION OF EMPLOYEE ... (More)
EAP: SAVE - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILSAVE A VALUABLE EMPLOYEE (SAVE): SAVE IS A STATE-WIDE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING, PRODUCTIVITY, AND RETENTION OF EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE. SAVE PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS, REFERRALS (Less)
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse has earned a 93% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
CADA serves people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation and ethnicities who are at risk for or suffering from a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health disorder. CADA also provides prevention programs for at-risk children and youth to support their social and emotional health, as well as programs that divert youth from the juvenile justice system based on restorative justice practices, positive youth development, and behavioral health services as indicated.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
Asking for feedback from our clients helps address the stigma often associated with seeking help for a behavioral health disorder and increases our understanding and respect for our clients. Many of our staff are themselves in recovery and offer an experienced and judgement-free approach to engaging clients. CADA therapists use a trauma informed approach which carefully considers the trauma history of our clients, and how that might affect their approach to recovery and their ability to successfully participate in diverse types of treatment. Our treatment plans are individualized and meet clients where they are; clients help determine their own treatment plans.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
To increase access, we are continually adapting service locations and hours, as well as offering tele-health services. During the pandemic we utilized tele-health services to remove geographic barriers, to enable us to include parents in youth treatment sessions by extending our services during evening hours when parents were at home, and to increase access for clients who normally would have transportation or workplace barriers to attending in person services. For these reasons we will continue to provide the flexibility of tele-health sessions for clients who need them.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 90/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 90/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 90 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 7 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (4/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
The Mission of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is building healthier lives, stronger families, and a safer, more vibrant community through education, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders throughout Santa Barbara County. In pursuit of this mission, CADA seeks to: (1) prevent alcoholic and drug abuse through education and public awareness, (2) intervene when symptoms of the problem appear, and provide alternative activities, support and treatment, and (3) encourage proper diagnosis, treatment, and continuum of care for individuals and families with alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related mental health disorders.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
A community in which children and families receive support for their mental wellness, and all those who suffer from substance use or mental health disorders have access to effective treatment.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Creating family-focused treatment services throughout Santa Barbara County by training our therapists in Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy, the gold standard of care for youth treatment.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Expanding our programs in all parts of Santa Barbara County and providing increased access to our prevention and treatment services among vulnerable and under-served communities.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Upgrading or replacing our existing facilities to better serve our clients, and increasing the capacity of our residential treatment programs by investing in new facilities.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
We have instituted a professional development and support program for new managers.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
CADA is the administrative agency for the Santa Barbara Fighting Back Leadership Coalition, which has met monthly for the past 27 years to bring together community leaders to reduce substance abuse through a comprehensive, community-wide system of care that includes prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare. The coalition includes decision makers in county and city government, law enforcement, health care, education, media and business. In 2018, the Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition (opioidsafetysb.org) was formed as a working group of the larger coalition in response to the local opioid crisis and is a member of the California Opioid Prevention Network (COPN), a network for coalitions, organizations, and individuals working at the forefront of the overdose epidemic. Our coalition was awarded three grants to participate in COPN’s Accelerator Program which provide technical assistance and learning/networking convenings with similar coalitions throughout the state.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In response to the COVID pandemic, CADA immediately adapted our therapeutic services to tele-health, extended our treatment hours, and provided additional training to staff in virtual service delivery.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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