Mission Statement: "Help build a brighter, better future for our community by offering hope, education, assistance and support to the families of Wayne and surrounding counties by eliminating substance abuse."

Defensive Action Against Drugs through: • Faith • Prevention Education • Assistance • Parent Involvement • Counseling

Goals of D.A.A.D
• Creating alternative activities for the youth. • Providing awareness of the effects of drugs and the physical and emotional aftermath. • Assist in neighborhood and community well being. • Reach young people with education about substance abuse. • Help provide resources for individuals and families of substance abuse. • Provide information on parenting skills of developing lines of communication with children. • Provide strategies to combat peer pressure for youth and adults. • Provide a support system for those how seek it.

"Drug addiction is a real problem in Wayne County. The personal and economic impacts on our people are immeasurable. The DAAD organization is leading the fight against drug use and addiction. The Wayne County Fiscal Court and the County Judge-Executive's office fully support their efforts and we ask every citizen to get involved. Concerned individuals can make a difference by joining together to fight this problem." - Greg Rankin, Wayne County Judge-Executive

Milestones for the DAAD Organization
April 2003 - Defensive Action Against Drugs of Wayne County held its organizational meeting to establish its mission and goals.
July 2004 - DAAD holds the first annual Back To School Bash to provide students with school supplies and a fun drug-free day before school started. 125 people attended at the Wayne County Park. 2005 the Bash moved to the Aspire Center with 561 attending. 2006 - 961 attended.
Spring 2004 - DAAD began the Women's Jail Ministry Support Group at the Wayne County Detention Center.
Spring 2005 - Operation UNITE established support for 29 county anti-drug coalitions in the 5th Congressional District including financial support and other valuable resources. DAAD is Wayne County's UNITE partner.
Summer 2005 - DAAD and the Wayne County Bass Club hosted the first annual Kid's Fishing Derby with 125 participants. 2006 - 175 participants. 2007 - 190 participants.
August 2006 - DAAD sent three members to Celebrate Recovery Training in California to begin the free-weekly support group that meets each Thursday at the Aspire Center.
Spring 2007 - UNITE provided voucher opportunities for 3 Wayne County families seeking assistance with drug treatment.
Summer 2007 & 2008 - STAR 104 Christian Radio partnered with DAAD to host the Back to School Bash and expanded give-aways and pull-down services for the over 1600 students and parents who attended.
Fall 2007 - Cecil and Shirley Garth received the UNITE Cornerstone Award for fostering the creation and sustainability of faith-based programs.
July 2008 - Free, Shoot Hoops Not Drugs at Wayne County High School. 200 kids attended

Key Events in DAAD Ministries
On Going: • Women's Support Ministry at Wayne County Detention Center • "How to Drug Proof Your Kids" free parent training sessions • Free, Celebrate Recovery support group for people with hurts, habits and hang-ups at the Aspire Center every Thursday evening at 6:30 with separate men's and women's groups.

June - 1st Saturday • Free - Kids Fishing Derby at Cave Lake Park 10:00 AM

July - Last Friday
• Free - Back To School Bash 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Aspire Center

Support to our Schools: • Red Ribbon Week • Archery Program • Fishing Program • Project Graduation

Wayne County Fiscal Court partners with DAAD to offer free drug testing to youth. Operation UNITE 2292 S. Hwy. 27 Somerset, KY 42501 (606) 677-6179 www.operationunite.org
Treatment Referral Line: 1-866-908-6483 Anonymous Drug Tip Line: 1-866-424-4382

Thanks to former Mayor, Thurston Frye and current Mayor Kenneth Catron for allowing DAAD to have office space in City Hall.