CEASE Center to End Adolescent Substance Abuse Encounters Inc

CEASE Center to End Adolescent Substance Abuse Encounters, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization based in Burke, Virginia. The organization is a small business employing 5 to 9 people and generates an annual revenue of $1 million. CEASE focuses on substance abuse prevention for early adolescents aged 11 to 15. They offer targeted, research-based prevention classes designed to identify at-risk youth. CEASE also builds strong relationships between adults, adolescents, and the community, fostering leadership skills through service learning and health and wellness activities. Their preventative education programs reach a wide audience, encompassing community centers, churches, schools, parent-teacher organizations, youth groups, libraries, and the juvenile justice system. CEASE aims to raise awareness about the contributing factors to substance abuse and identify at-risk youth regardless of their background. For those interested in joining the board of directors, CEASE seeks individuals with legal, finance, and/or event planning experience. Interested parties can express their interest through the contact form on their website, ceaseinc.org, or by calling 703-725-7942.