Advocacy Day
Advocacy is the public support for, or recommendation of, a particular cause or policy. It is an opportunity to meet with policy makers on key substance use issues facing communities and speak on the importance of prevention. Each year coalitions and their youth advocates as well as community partners join for a day at the Capitol to speak up about the importance of prevention.
Stay Tuned for 2026 Advocacy Day Dates!
Upcoming Advocacy Day Trainings
This monthly Peer Training Series provides peer professionals (CRPS, CRSS, CPP, CPS) with practical skills and knowledge to support recovery and wellness. Topics include communication, motivational interviewing, de-escalation, self-care, advocacy, […]
This six-hour virtual training will focus on the foundation of ethics for the prevention professionals. This six-hour virtual training will focus on the foundation of ethics for the prevention professionals […]
This monthly Peer Training Series provides peer professionals (CRPS, CRSS, CPP, CPS) with practical skills and knowledge to support recovery and wellness. Topics include communication, motivational interviewing, de-escalation, self-care, advocacy, […]
This Youth series for Youth to helps teens understand and navigate real-life challenges through topics like bullying, substance use and its effects on the brain, digital communication, and legal awareness. […]
Special Topics sessions provide focused learning opportunities on key issues that impact youth development, health, and program effectiveness. These sessions are designed to deepen understanding of emerging or important topics, […]
T-Shirt Design Contest
Every year, CCA teams up with the Drug Free America Foundation for the Advocacy Day T-Shirt Design Contest! This is a chance for all students across the state of Florida to show off their creativity by designing a t-shirt that represents prevention. To show unity across communities, everyone rocks RED at Advocacy Day—and the winning design gets featured on the official red shirts worn by youth and partners all across the event!
See Past Winners
Check out the winning t-shirt designs from previous year. Each design highlights the creativity of youth and the power of prevention!
2023 Winner
Molly S.
Hernando Community Coalition
2024 Winner
Carson H.
Orange County Coalition
2025 Winner
Jordyn M.
Gilchrist County Prevention County Coalition
2025 Winner
Julia F.
University of
North Florida
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