Alcohol and Drug Services - ADS

06/03/2026

Parent Cafés are guided small-group conversations that focus on the Five Protective Factors to support transformation, healing, and resilience. This is a unique opportunity to connect, reflect, and grow together as a community.

Registration is required, so please be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Registration will close on Monday, June 15th. You can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about Parent Cafés:
Overview — Be Strong Families
https://www.bestrongfamilies.org/about-cafes

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from ADS 🌈

This June, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community while recognizing the importance of creating safe, supportive, and affirming spaces for everyone.

At ADS, we believe every person deserves compassionate care, dignity, respect, and the opportunity to heal and grow while being fully themselves. Mental health and recovery services should be welcoming and accessible to all — regardless of identity or background.

Pride Month is not only a celebration, but also a reminder of the importance of connection, acceptance, and support within our communities. Small acts of kindness, affirmation, and inclusion can make a lasting impact.

To those who may be struggling: you are seen, you are valued, and you deserve support.

ADS is proud to support our community this Pride Month and every month. 💙

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05/31/2026

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International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed each year on May 29 to honor the men and women who serve in peacekeeping missions around the world. These brave individuals work in dangerous and unstable environments to protect civilians, support human rights, and help countries recover....

05/30/2026

Meet Jack Stevenson, one of our nurses at ADS!

I've been working here at Alcohol and Drug Services since October 2022. I've enjoyed and been challenged in learning about drug/alcohol addiction and how pervasive it is in our city and county. I enjoy getting to know and serve our patients through the Medication Addiction Treatment program and helping them overcome their addiction. I enjoy hearing their stories and encouraging them. And I appreciate my coworkers who do a great job and together help make ADS a great place to work and serve our patients!

05/30/2026

Meet Kiara Craig, one of our Prevention and Early Intervention Consultants!

Hi! I’m Kiaira Craig, a Prevention Consultant who enjoys working in the community and connecting with people from all different backgrounds. I’m passionate about helping others and making a positive impact. In my free time, I love being creative and staying active.

05/29/2026

Meet Aileen Vazquez from our Prevention team!

Aileen Vazquez is a proud Puerto Rican and native of Springfield, Massachusetts, driven by a lifelong passion for service and community impact. In 2013, she relocated to North Carolina with her husband, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and their three children.

In 2016, Aileen graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College, earning multiple certifications in Human Services Technology, Substance Abuse Counseling, Social Services, Domestic Violence Intervention, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Peer Coaching. Since then, she has dedicated her career to serving others, currently working at Alcohol and Drug Services as a Prevention and Early Intervention Services Consultant. In this role, she supports youth and families in building healthier, hope-filled futures and serves as the organization’s only Spanish-speaking staff member, helping bridge critical gaps in care for the Hispanic community.

In addition to her professional work, Aileen has been a member of the Board of Directors for FaithAction International in Greensboro, North Carolina, since 2024, where she contributes to efforts supporting immigrant and refugee communities.

Guided by her unwavering motto, “Keep pushing and keep hope alive,” Aileen remains deeply committed to empowering others and creating lasting, positive change within her community.

05/29/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At ADS, we want to remind our community that mental health matters just as much as physical health. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you do not have to face it alone.

Healing starts with reaching out, and asking for support is a sign of strength — not weakness. Every person deserves compassion, support, and access to care.

At ADS, we are committed to promoting health and wellness through high-quality treatment, counseling, prevention, and recovery services that help transform lives. We believe recovery and healing are possible for everyone.

This month, take time to check in with yourself and those around you. A conversation, a supportive message, or reaching out for help can make a difference.

If you or someone you know needs support, ADS is here to help.
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05/22/2026

Meet Calandra Lewis, QSAPP, our Prevention and Early Intervention Project Director at ADS!

Calandra Lewis currently serves as Team Leader and Project Director at Alcohol and Drug Services within the Prevention and Early Intervention Department. She is a strategic prevention and coalition leader, educator, and community advocate with more than a decade of experience in education and over 14 years of service in prevention and early intervention initiatives throughout Guilford County.
She is passionate about strengthening families, empowering youth, and building sustainable community partnerships through evidence-based prevention strategies. In her current role, Calandra leads coalition-based initiatives focused on overdose prevention, underage drinking prevention, recovery awareness, and community wellness.
Calandra is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and has completed coalition and leadership training through the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s North Carolina Coalition Initiative (NCCI).
Outside of her professional work, she is a proud wife, devoted mother, and owner of one very spoiled dog.

05/21/2026

Terry, Draven, Calandra, and Aileen had a great time representing ADS at the Second Annual IRC Resource Fair hosted by the Interactive Resource Center here in Greensboro! 💙

This event brought together so many incredible organizations focused on supporting our community through housing resources, mental and physical health services, workforce development, recovery support, and more.

We are always grateful for opportunities to connect with community members, share resources, answer questions, and help people learn more about the services available through ADS.

Thank you to the Interactive Resource Center for creating such a welcoming, community-centered event focused on accessibility, connection, and support for all. We loved being part of it!



(Draven Ward, LCSWA, LCASA, and Terry Whitling, LCSW, LCAS, CCS are pictured)

05/21/2026

Along with our substance use treatment services, ADS also offers individual mental health counseling for adults experiencing challenges related to depression, anxiety, grief, stress, trauma, and other life concerns.

Our professional counselors provide compassionate, supportive care tailored to each person’s needs and recovery goals. ADS also offers outpatient treatment services, including group counseling, SAIOP, and MOUD services, including methadone, Subutex, and Sublocade injections.

At ADS, we believe recovery and healing look different for everyone, and we are committed to meeting people where they are with dignity, support, and care.

To learn more about services or begin treatment, please contact ADS directly. Recovery is possible, and support is available.

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