NCADD Highlights Overdose Prevention at Night Out

On August 4, 2026, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in Westchester used White Plains’ National Night Out to put overdose prevention in front of residents gathered at the city’s Public Safety Building. The event ran from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 77 South Lexington Avenue and brought together neighbors, first responders and community partners, according to White Plains Public Safety. (whiteplainspublicsafety.com) Patch reported that hundreds of people from across Westchester met with businesses, White Plains police, fire and public safety teams during the event. (patch.com) NCADD Westchester says its mission is to provide information, education, intervention and referrals related to substance use disorders. ### Why was NCADD Westchester at a public safety event? NCADD Westchester appeared at National Night Out as one of the community partners participating in an event built around public safety and neighborhood outreach. White Plains Public Safety said National Night Out is intended to strengthen police-community partnerships and build safer, stronger neighborhoods. Patch’s item on the event said NCADD used its booth to talk about saving lives through overdose-prevention outreach. The White Plains event was not limited to law enforcement displays. The city’s event notice described an evening of activities, demonstrations, refreshments and opportunities for residents to meet “the men and women who serve and protect the community every day,” while also interacting with community partners. (whiteplainspublicsafety.com) That format gave organizations such as NCADD a public setting to distribute information alongside police, fire and other city services. ### Who else was there on August 4? White Plains scheduled remarks from Mayor Justin C. (whiteplainspublicsafety.com) Brasch and Commissioner Wade Hardy as part of the August 4 program. The city’s published agenda also listed performances by the Calvary Baptist Church Choir, the White Plains Youth Bureau Drum Corps and the Peruvian American Culture Center, along with a police cadet graduation ceremony and raffle drawings. News 12 reported that families were able to meet first responders, ask questions, explore emergency vehicles and learn more about services available throughout the city. (whiteplainspublicschools.org) The outlet described the Public Safety Building as the center of a family-focused gathering that included police cars, fire trucks, emergency equipment, food and activities. ### What does NCADD Westchester say it does? NCADD Westchester describes itself as an organization focused on information, education, intervention and referrals, with a goal of educating the public about substance use disorders. (whiteplainspublicschools.org) Its website also lists training and support programs, including a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor program, recovery coach training and an impaired driving program. That mission aligns with the kind of outreach described in the Patch item. The post said the organization used the White Plains event to share life-saving resources and encourage community collaboration around substance-use prevention. Patch presented the appearance as part of a broader afternoon in which residents connected with public safety agencies and local organizations. (hudsonvalley.news12.com) ### How does the city describe National Night Out? White Plains Public Safety says National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug-prevention awareness, generate support for local anti-crime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. The city’s event page for 2026 used similar language, calling it an evening of community connection with first responders and local partners. (ncaddwestchester.org) The White Plains Public Schools district site, which reposted the city announcement in June, said the August 4 event would be free and open to the public. It also listed two public safety building tours, scheduled for 6:15 p.m. and 6:40 p.m., as part of the evening’s program. (patch.com) ### What comes next after the event? NCADD Westchester’s website says the organization continues to offer education, referral and training programs after the White Plains event, including counselor and recovery coach courses. White Plains Public Safety continues to list National Night Out as a recurring city-hosted event tied to community partners and first responders. (whiteplainspublicsafety.com) August 4, 2026, marked this year’s White Plains gathering, and the city’s published program ended with raffle drawings at 7:40 p.m. and an 8 p.m. conclusion. Residents seeking follow-up information were directed in the city notice to contact Det. Martha Tineo or Officer Elisa DiPaterio. (ncaddwestchester.org) (whiteplainspublicschools.org)