Linking Efforts Against Drugs

Organization Overview

Linking Efforts Against Drugs is located in Lake Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Linking Efforts Against Drugs employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Linking Efforts Against Drugs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Linking Efforts Against Drugs generated $448.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $654.5k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION ENVISIONS A HEALTHY COMMUNITY WHERE YOUTH CHOOSE NOT TO USE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS. THROUGH PARENT EDUCATION, DYNAMIC YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND ENGAGEMENT WITH KEY COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL, DRUG USE, AND OTHER RISKY BEHAVIOR BY YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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A TEXT-A-TIP - A 24/7 ANONYMOUS TEXT CRISIS HOTLINE OFFERING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE ONLY TEXT HOTLINE IN THE COUNTRY THAT IS FULLY ANONYMOUS, AND THAT IS SUPPORTED BY TEAMS OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. B OVERDOSE EDUCATION & NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION - NALOXONE, ALSO KNOWN AS NARCAN, IS AN EASY-TO-USE, LIFESAVING ANTIDOTE TO REVERSE OPIATE OVERDOSE DUE TO PRESCRIPTION NARCOTICS MORPHINE, CODEINE, OXYCODONE, VICODIN OR HEROIN. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TWO TYPES OF NALOXONE TRAININGS: THE FIRST TRAINING IS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING THAT IS INTENDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE TRAINED AS AN OVERDOSE RESPONDER. AT THIS TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS LEARN SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AN OVERDOSE, HOW TO USE NALOXONE, AND COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK NECESSARY TO HAVE A NALOXONE KIT SENT TO THEM. THE SECOND TRAINING IS TRAINER TRAINING WHICH IS INTENDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO NOT ONLY BE TRAINED AS OVERDOSE RESPONDERS, BUT WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO TRAIN OTHERS. C TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND COACHING - ASSISTS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ACHIEVE GOALS AND MAKE A GREATER IMPACT THROUGH EVALUATIONS, DATA GATHERING, DATA ANALYSIS, CAPACITY BUILDING, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. D SMART RECOVERY - A SCIENCE-BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP WHERE PARTICIPANTS LEARN SELF-EMPOWERING TECHNIQUES TO AID THEIR RECOVERY THROUGH MUTUAL-HELP FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS & SERVICES. E THINK INSIDE THE BOX - THE SPEAK UP PREVENTION COALITION HAS LAUNCHED A SAFE AND SECURE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM FOR UNUSED MEDICATIONS CALLED THINK INSIDE THE BOX. THE INITIATIVE REPRESENTS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AMONG SPEAK UP PARTNERS, INCLUDING THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF, CITY OF LAKE FOREST, AND THE LAKE BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andy Duran
Executive Dir.
$170,347
Patrick Sassen
President
$0
Amy Carnow
Vice President
$0
Sean Postol
Treasurer
$0
Jim Foley
Secretary
$0
Annie Ignoffo
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$243,686
Investment income $95
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $54,996
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $448,120

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