Mr. Joseph Sauceda, a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) has been a strong steady voice for drug education and prevention in Cameron County, Texas for seven years. Educated at Texas Southmost College and Maryland University, Joseph, a decorated USMC (United States Marine Corps) Veteran has a strong spirit of service. To date he has delivered the Truth about Drugs Lecture Series to over 15,000 children and youths since 2004; in English & Spanish!

Serving as the Executive Director of the Narconon Residential Rehabilitation Center; The Lone Star Victory Ranch, near Harlingen, Texas; Joseph sees first-hand the urgency required to reach children, youths, and their caregivers with the truth about drugs so that, fortified with facts, these children can better face the inevitable confrontation with invitations to use & abuse alcohol and drugs.

A father and grandparent, Joseph brings his warm affinity for children to each presentation. Due to the effectiveness of the Truth about Drugs Lecture Series and his ability to connect with children Mr. Sauceda is in high demand to deliver these presentations to such groups as; the Local Girls’ & Boys’ Clubs, Local Schools, the Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center, Parental Involvement Groups throughout the local School district and both private and public groups serving children.

Most recently Mr. Sauceda was among an elite group of local Civic, Business & Educational Leaders that opened the “Harlingen Community Out-Reach Center”.

The Center puts under one roof various services that are made available to the “at risk Youth” and their families in Cameron County. Joseph was invited to Narconon South Texas, is now delivering Truth about Drugs presentations as well as a Learning Skills Course free of charge.

“We started with two students 6 months ago and now we average 10 a week. The kids are so appreciative and it’s a blessing to work with and for them! This fall we expect to double our enrolment as several Judges and the Juvenile Probation Department will begin referring young people to us. Our aim is to provide our community’s youth with the tools necessary to survive the challenging and often hostile environment and reach their goals and dreams.”

Mr. Sauceda has received commendations for his work including a letter from the Cameron County Juvenile Probation Department and the Texas State Senate. Please click here to see these commendations.