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Since being founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner and a small group of other mothers, MADD has grown to one of the largest crime victims organizations in the world. |
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The National African American Tobacco Prevention Network serves as a national organization dedicated to facilitating the development and implementation of comprehensive and community competent tobacco control programs to benefit communities and people of African descent. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, it provides services to over 200 members and organizations. |
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National Association for Children of Alcoholics is a nonprofit organization working to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding children of alcoholics and other substance abusers. NACoA distributes educational information to help adults help children growing up in substance abusing families. |
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The National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association advocates on behalf of Asian American and Pacific Islander mental health issues. They serve as a forum for effective collaboration and networking among community- based organizations, consumers, family members, service providers, program developers, researchers, evaluators and policy makers. Moreover, their community-based and national collaborative efforts increase the likelihood of developing comprehensive, culturally competent services to meet the needs of AAPI communities. |
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The National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues of Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. Founded in 1988, NAPAFASA involves service providers, families and youth in efforts to promote health, social justice and reduce substance abuse and related problems. |
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The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers’ mission is to promote, assist and enhance the delivery of ethical, effective, research-based treatment for alcoholism and other drug addictions. They have assumed a strong leadership role on behalf of treatment providers in areas such as treatment standards, education, research and advocacy of legislative, regulatory and reimbursement positions. |
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The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. The primary focus of the NAACP continues to be the protection and enhancement of the civil rights of African Americans and other minorities. |
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Established in 1977, the National Association of Asian and Pacific American Education addresses the educational issues and needs of Asian and Pacific Americans. With the help of educators and the community, the association promotes the inclusion of Asian and Pacific American history and culture in the school curriculum. In addition, they support research on Asian and Pacific American educational issues and encourage Asian and Pacific Americans for leadership roles. |
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The chief purpose of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is to represent the views and policy positions of member chain drug companies. This purpose is accomplished through the programs and services provided by the association. |
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National Association of School Nurses is a non-profit organization which trains, educates, and advocates on behalf of school nurses. More than 14,000 members are working everyday to promote student health and learning; to provide a critical safety net for the most fragile children, and to enable children with chronic health conditions to attend school. |
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The National Association of Secondary School Principals serves education leaders in middle and high school, including administrators, teachers, and students. Since 1916, NASSP has been promoting excellence in school leadership across the United States and in more than 45 countries around the world. |
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The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit educational, scientific, and informational organization. NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs throughout every state. |
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The National Cable and Telecommunications Association is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States. NCTA represents cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation’s cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks, as well as equipment suppliers and providers of other services to the cable industry. NCTA is a proud supporter of the Media Campaign. |
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The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization supported largely by private donations. Since its inception in 1996, the National Campaign has helped the nation achieve a nearly one-third reduction in teen pregnancy. |
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National Center for Fathering conducts research on fathers and fathering to develop practical resources to prepare dads for nearly every fathering situation. The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children. |
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The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University is the only nationwide organization that studies and combats abuse of all substances in all sectors of society, under one roof. Founded in 1992, the nonprofit organization informs Americans of the economic and social costs of substance abuse by replacing shame and despair with hope. |
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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is the information service for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. NCADI is a valuable resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse. |
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National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education is a coalition of over 125 diverse organizations whose mission is to stimulate and improve communication of information on appropriate medicine use to consumers and healthcare professionals. NCPIE is the nation's leading authority for informing the general public and health care professionals on safe medicine use through better communication. Better medicine communication can lead to better health outcomes and improved quality of life. |
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The National Council is the oldest and largest community behavioral health trade association, and the only trade association representing the providers of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services. Their members serve more than 4.5 million adults, children and families each year and employ more than 250,000 staff. |
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National Crime Prevention Council is a nonprofit educational group formed to address the causes of crime and violence and reduce the opportunities for crime to occur. NCPC was founded in 1982 to manage the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign and to administer the Crime Prevention Coalition of America. |
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The National Education Association, the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3.2 million members work at every level of education - from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States. |
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National Families in Action's mission is to help families and communities prevent drug use among children by promoting policies based on science. The organization publishes many publications and resources to help parents reduce illicit drug use. They also produce www.parentingisprevention.org which gives advice for parents on keeping their kids drug-free and safe. |
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National Family Partnership is the sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Campaign which is now the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to help citizens come together to keep children, families and communities safe, and to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America. |
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National Fatherhood Initiative's mission is to increase the number of committed fathers in order to improve the well being of children. NFI continues to make its mark through public awareness campaigns, research, and other resources. Since its inception in 1994, it continues to equip and develop leaders of national, state, and community fatherhood initiatives through curricula, training, and technical assistance. |
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation is dedicated to helping communities reduce the threat of drunk and drug impaired drivers. NHTSA's www.stopimpaireddriving.org program provides partners and communities with resources to prevent impaired driving. NHSTA also sponsors National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month in December. |
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The National Indian Health Board is a nonprofit organization representing tribal governments that advocates for improvements in health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. NIHB has played a major role in focusing attention on Indian health care needs over the last 29 years, resulting in progress for all 558 federally-recognized tribes. |
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The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition promotes awareness and recognition of the under-publicized problem of inhalant use. |
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The mission of the National Institute on Drug Abuse is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This involves conducting and supporting research on a broad range of disciplines and disseminating the findings from the research to improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment and policy. |
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The National Institute on Media and the Family is the world's leading and most respected research-based organization on the positive and harmful effects of media on children and youth. Since 1996, the organization has worked tirelessly to help parents and communities "watch what our kids watch." Its mission is to maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of media on the health and development of children and families. |
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National Latino Behavioral Health Association was established to fill a need for a unified national voice for Latino populations in the behavioral health arena. It hopes to bring attention to the great disparities that exist in areas of access, utilization, practice-based research and adequately trained personnel. As part of its mission, NLBHA is using the national agenda and action plan created at the National Congress for Hispanic Mental Health as guideposts in improving the mental health and substance abuse needs of Latino families and communities. |
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The National Latino Children’s Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to focus the nation’s attention on Latino children and empower communities for the full and healthy development of young Latinos in a culturally relevant environment. Started in 1994, the institute is the only Latino organization with young Latinos as its primary emphasis. |
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The National Medical Association promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. They serve as the collective voice of physicians of African descent and a leading force for parity in medicine, elimination of health disparities and promotion of optimal health. |
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The National Student Assistance Association was founded in 1987 by professionals who where concerned about the problems of student substance abuse, violence and academic under achievement. Today NSAA represents the interests of thousands of student assistance professionals across the United States. |
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Established in 1910, the National Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. |
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Parenting Coalition International supports the professional development needs and interests of parents, parenting practitioners, and those working to strengthen families. |
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The Parents Television Council is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates family-friendly programming and responsible entertainment. It was founded in 1995 to voice its concerns to network executives, advertisers, public policy leaders, and the creative community in Hollywood. |
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The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a nonprofit coalition of communication, health, medical and educational professionals working to reduce illicit drug use and help people live healthy, drug-free lives. |
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Pathway Family Center succeeds in helping youth and families overcome teen substance abuse and behavioral problems. Pathway has a track record of success in helping youth in the worst kind of trouble and parents who are at their wit's end in how to help. Our professional and caring staff understand teenagers, see their strengths and potential, and can help. |
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PTA comprises nearly 6 million parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that prides itself on being a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for parents, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned with the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. |
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