The Connecticut Association of Directors of Health (CADH) is a nonprofit organization, comprised of Connecticut’s local heath directors, that works to strengthen public health throughout the state.  Since it was incorporated in 1996, CADH has and continues to convene, engage, mobilize, and support Connecticut's local health departments and fortify their leadership role in establishing healthier Connecticut communities.  CADH is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is a state affiliate of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).  

The Connecticut Association of Directors of Health (CADH) began in the 1960’s as a membership organization run entirely by volunteers.  It provided a forum for local health directors to come together to share local public health practices and to address issues of mutual interest.  CADH incorporated in Connecticut in 1996. 

It is a State Association of County and City Health Officials (SACCHO), an affiliate of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).