# IAFA Costa Rica

- **Website:** <https://iafa.go.cr>
- **Primary alias:** `iafa.go.cr`
- **Founded:** 1972
- **Employees:** 201+
- **Location:** Barrio La Granja, San Jos, Costa Rica
- **Company kind:** GOVERNMENT AGENCY

## Description

IAFA, the Instituto sobre Alcoholismo y Farmacodependencia in Costa Rica, is dedicated to addressing alcohol and drug-related issues through support, education, and prevention. With a commitment to promoting health and wellness, IAFA offers a range of services targeting individuals of all ages, including specialized programs for minors and their families at their Casa JAGUAR centers. 

They provide comprehensive support for those struggling with substance use, including prevention strategies and health promotion initiatives. The institute’s services also encompass training and workshops for organizations, guidance for authorized NGOs, and valuable resources for community support. Through their free help line (800 IAFA 800) and online resources, IAFA ensures accessible information on various substances, including cannabis and alcohol, while also addressing societal concerns like vaping. 

IAFA is committed to research and developing evidence-based approaches to substance use, and they maintain transparency in their operations, fostering a healthier environment for all Costa Ricans.

## Industries

- ⚖️ Government _(under Law and Government)_
- ⚖️ Law and Government

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/iafacr)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/iafacr)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/iafacr)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/iafacr)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/iafacr)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idX9rVtHRQ/w/820/h/380/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781746087537)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idX9rVtHRQ/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781746087626)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endeavour | #0055b9 | accent |
| Midnight Blue | #003764 | dark |
| Cadet Blue | #a9b8c3 | light |

## Fonts

- voltesemibold — asset _(custom)_
- voltelight — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idX9rVtHRQ/w/1500/h/500/idbiCMUnBw.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781746087769)

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