Upcoming Events
From national awareness campaigns to hometown gatherings, SSAY events bring prevention out of the meeting room and into the community. Check back often — this page is updated throughout the year.
Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner
The Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner on October 8, 2026 brings together corporate supporters, federal partners, members of Congress and coalition leaders from around the country who are committed to reversing the tide of substance misuse. The Drug-Free Kids Campaign is a reminder of the incredible strides we have made together, and it provides an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our awardees, the dedication of our coalitions, and the indomitable spirit of our youth.
Red Ribbon Week
SSAY Coalition encourages participation at our local schools every October. Find themes, ideas, curriculum and more at Red Ribbon Campaign.
37th Annual National Leadership Forum
CADCA’s National Leadership Forum is a 4-day conference packed with multiple adult and youth-oriented opportunities to learn the latest strategies to fight substance use and misuse and hear from nationally-known experts and policymakers with a full day dedicated to Capitol Hill events. The Forum is held in the Washington, DC area every year, normally the first week of February and brings together more than 3,000 participants representing community anti-drug coalitions, government leaders, youth, addiction treatment professionals, researchers, educators, law enforcement professionals, youth and faith-based leaders. This event is held every year at Gaylord National, located in National Harbor, MD.