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Trusted Knowledge for Lasting Impact

We're focused on preventing and addressing substance use disorders by providing families, communities, and professionals with practical knowledge they can trust to support young people at risk or struggling with addiction.

With decades of expertise in research and collaboration, Partnership to End Addiction is uniquely positioned to provide tools to prevent addiction, promote early intervention, and support recovery.

We help loved ones, caregivers, and professionals to support adolescents and young adults. Our experts also drive prevention and treatment efforts across communities.

All of our family services and resources are available in both English and Spanish. 

Learn more about our work in our latest annual report

Making a Difference at Every Level
At Partnership to End Addiction, our dual approach allows us to address addiction comprehensively - we support both individual families and system-wide change.

Our Key Priorities

After 30 years of research, we know the path to ending addiction requires commitment, action, and partnership to achieve our three priorities.

1. Keep Youth Substance-Free as Long as Possible

Prevent and limit early substance use

Protect developing brains

Build resilience in young people

2. Increase Access to Effective Treatment for Young People

Ensure the latest research is incorporated into treatment practice

Eliminate barriers to high quality care

3. Empower Families as Agents of Change

Help families learn practical ways to prevent or respond to a young person's substance use

Provide parents and families with clear, trustworthy information

Train providers to actively involve families in the treatment process

Offer understanding and non-judgemental support that meets families' needs

What We Do

For Families

Families and loved ones are critical partners in preventing substance use and getting young people the help they need. Our evidence-based tools and support services help to empower parents and caregivers to take confident action.
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Expert Support & Guidance: Get free, confidential help from our trained specialists and peer coaches in English or Spanish.
Whether you’re concerned about a loved one or looking for guidance on prevention, we’re here for you.

Educational Resources: Access our library of practical online guides, videos, and tools that can help you support a loved one.

Connection and Community: Join our network of families through online workshops, virtual support groups, and interactive
programs. We have built a network of informed and empowered families ready to act.

For Communities

Local leaders and organizations are crucial allies in preventing and addressing substance use. We provide the trainings, tools, and support to scale our knowledge and create lasting change. We advocate for public policies that promote prevention, expand access to treatment, and foster long-term recovery for young people.
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Training & Professional Development: Equip your community or organization with professional development workshops, youth prevention and early intervention strategies, family support training, and custom learning options for educators, counselors, and youth leaders.

Educational Resources: Access our library of practical online guides, videos, and tools that can help you support a loved one.

Ready to Use Resources: Access our digital resources featuring:

- Treatment locator tools
- Prevention program guides
- Parent engagement materials
- Crisis response and automated support services

Collaborative Solutions: We work closely with community partners to craft solutions that build sustainable, supportive environments for families.

For Professionals

We empower professionals to help more families and communities. Our evidence-based training, tools, and clinical resources improve outcomes for professionals who work directly with families and communities affected by substance use.
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Continuing Education: Deepen your expertise through our training programs, which cover family-based intervention approaches, prevention strategies, and adolescent treatment methods – available live and virtual.

Practice Support: Digital tools for clinicians to help enhance your work.

Consulting Services: Strengthen your organization with tailored expertise – from program development and evaluation to strategic planning.

Together, we're working toward a world free from addiction by ensuring individuals, families, and communities have the tools they need to address addiction effectively.

About the Partnership

Trusted Knowledge for Lasting Impact

Making a Difference at Every Level At Partnership to End Addiction, our dual approach allows us to address addiction comprehensively - we support both individual families and system-wide change.

Our Key Priorities

1. Keep Youth Substance-Free as Long as Possible

2. Increase Access to Effective Treatment for Young People

3. Empower Families as Agents of Change

What We Do

For FamiliesFamilies and loved ones are critical partners in preventing substance use and getting young people the help they need. Our evidence-based tools and support services help to empower parents and caregivers to take confident action.Expand

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For ProfessionalsWe empower professionals to help more families and communities. Our evidence-based training, tools, and clinical resources improve outcomes for professionals who work directly with families and communities affected by substance use. Expand

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Together, we're working toward a world free from addiction by ensuring individuals, families, and communities have the tools they need to address addiction effectively.

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Making a Difference at Every Level
At Partnership to End Addiction, our dual approach allows us to address addiction comprehensively - we support both individual families and system-wide change.

For Families

Families and loved ones are critical partners in preventing substance use and getting young people the help they need. Our evidence-based tools and support services help to empower parents and caregivers to take confident action.
Expand

For Professionals

We empower professionals to help more families and communities. Our evidence-based training, tools, and clinical resources improve outcomes for professionals who work directly with families and communities affected by substance use.
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