SCAD - Niko Soba

What We Do

Drug Use Prevention Program

Through peer-led and teacher-led models, we enable young people acquire personal and social competencies to reduce the risk of drug use, risky behaviors, preventable health problems, and cope with anxiety and other difficult life situations .

Mental Health Promotion

We use a mental health literacy curriculum to increase the understanding of mental health and mental illness; enhance the importance of positive mental health; decrease mental health stigma; and provide tools and competencies for students, teachers, and parents to seek appropriate mental health care.

SCAD Clubs

In schools, young people run SCAD clubs where they use arts to express their experiences. SCAD clubs also organize artistic competitions, health fairs, and peer exchange activities, enhancing their involvement in promoting sobriety, positive mental health, and overall healthy behaviors among their peers. .

Training and Sensitization

We coordinate sensitization forums for teachers and caregivers, to improve their knowledge and skills in addressing substance use issues at school and home. Counselling and Therapy

Counselling and Therapy

We link young people in need of therapy with in-house support, as well as support from like-minded stakeholders and practitioners .

Consulting and Networking

We consult government and international agencies on best prevention practices; network and share knowledge with stakeholders in youth substance use prevention and mental health.

Mission

SCAD mission is to reduce drug and substance abuse amongst young people through innovative research, education and advocacy programs.

Vision

A healthy society free from drug and substance abuse.

History

Four students, Dan Teng’o, Alex Kamau, Evans Mbugua and Arnold Orege, established SCAD in 1997 as a club in Upper Hill High School. Concerned with the increasing cases of drug abuse in their school, they formed SCAD as a platform to reach out to their schoolmates and share information on the harms associated to drug abuse, envisioning a youthful organization urging students all over the country to shun away from drugs.

Our Pillars

Education. Research. Policy Advocacy

Core Values

Innovation. Abstinence from drug and substance abuse . Emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically healthy young people.

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