What is PDAP?

 

The Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) is a fellowship of young people, parents, and concerned community leaders who have joined forces to solve common problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse.  PDAP staff members and participants help others recover from the effects of mind-changing chemicals and work with the abusers' families by sharing their experiences in an atmosphere of love and understanding.  PDAP is non-sectarian and is open to anyone FREE of charge.

 

 PDAP is a three-part family program which provides individual and group support for both teenagers and young adults who express a desire to find an alternative to drug and alcohol use; for the parents who seek solutions to family and personal conflicts arising from drug or alcohol use by a family member; and for the younger brothers and sisters of drug abusing siblings or parents.

 

The astounding fact is that the cost of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program per participant currently is approximately $179.00 for one whole month of services.  Yet this program is FREE to all who come to us for help.

 

PDAP IS:

    *           FREE to all participants.

    *           For the whole family, teenagers, young adults, parents, and the siblings, and children of abusers.

    *           A safe place.

 

PDAP PROVIDES:

    *           Help for those whose lives have become unmanageable due to the effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse.

    *           Individual and group support.

    *           Twelve Steps to Recovery Program.

    *           "Straight" friends and positive peer groups.

    *           Group support for family members.

    *           Weekly meetings, activities, and parties (all so vital to chemical-free living).

    *           Education and prevention in all areas of chemical abuse.

    *           Instruction for public awareness.

 

FACTS ABOUT PDAP:

 

ANNUAL BUDGET:  $497,950 (2007)

 

FUNDING SOURCES: Individuals, Businesses, Churches, Civic Organizations, Foundations, Parent Donations, Fund Raising Income, and Interest on Income.

 

TAX EXEMPTION: All donations are tax deductible.  PDAP is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization.  PDAP is solely dependent upon contributions.

 

AUDIT:  Outside audit is prepared annually.

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Community leaders who oversee the organization and finances and secure the funds to maintain the program.

 

PARTICIPANTS:  Teenagers, young adults and parents, and the siblings and children of drug and alcohol abusers and addicts, some 500 to 600 new families each year.

 

COST:  FREE.  PDAP does not charge for its services at any level.

 

COST EFFECTIVE:  PDAP is often the only source of help for the majority of the families who cannot afford private treatment and who seek a solution to their children's drug and alcohol abuse problems.  (Private treatment for one month:  outpatient, $1,000 to $3,500; inpatient, $20,000 to $50,000).