ATOD AND CHILDHOOD  DRINKING COALITION

CREATING HEALTHY  ATTITUDES IN TEENS

PARENTS CHAT

FAITH INITIATIVE

PARTY DRUGS

WE CHECK FOR 21











COMMUNITY RESOURCES


WE GIVE YOU THE TOOLS YOU NEED

Adolescence, more than any other phase of life, is a time when many young people actively experiment with alcohol and other drugs as they attempt to establish their own identities. Although this right of passage has gone on for centuries, the dangers have never been as great as they are today.

But adolescents aren't the only ones who experiment. Young adults, parents, professionals, and senior citizens find themselves struggling to know how to address their own alcohol use, drug use, or addiction.

The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources gives families, schools, businesses and community organizations the tools they need to help youth and adults develop effective coping skills and to navigate the many directions alcohol and drug use and abuse may take them. There is no shame in asking for help, whether you are a parent, a spouse, a child of adult parents, or part of an organization that has been touched by alcohol or drug abuse.


PROGRAMS THAT WORK BY EXPERTS WHO KNOW HOW TO CONNECT

With 25 years experience, The Center for Alocohol and Drug Resources has built a strong foundation of evidenced-based programs and a tower of resources. Unlike other organizations, preventing the consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse is all we do.

But none of this matters if you don't have people who can connect with youth, parents, educators, and other professionals. That's where our staff of knowledgeable prevention specialists comes in. Our staff know how to communicate with many different audiences to get important prevention messages across. 


WE PARTNER WITH YOU ALL THE WAY

Partnering with you and collaborating with you, our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals will bring to your school or organization a range of programs and services that addresses all aspects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse - from prevention to advocacy to treatment referrals. Our services include:

  • More than 20 age-appropriate evidenced based programs designed specifically for schools, community organizations, and families (please refer to the apprpriate web pages for listings). Each year, these dynamic programs reach more than 16,000 children and adults with positive messages and practical prevention strategies. All of our programs can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
  • Confidential Information and Referrals for individuals and family members who are seeking help for themselves or a loved one.
  • Resource Library are free literature, handouts, and posters available in bulk for your group gathering or event.
  • Media Library has over 200 titles covering all areas of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Videos and DVD's for all ages and target audiences are available for you to borrow.
  • Advocacy. As Bergen County's leading authority on tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse prevention, our agency provides a respected point of view on a bast range of issues. We take pride in leading community efforts to advocate for positive changes and are often called upon to respond to needs and develop programs that will improve the lives of all Bergen County residents.

 

WE ARE BERGEN COUNTY'S PREMIER RESOURCE

The Center Alcohol and Drug Resources is a member of the New Jersey Prevention Network and serves as the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services' designated resource center for Bergen County. Established in 1979, The Center strives to serve the community as the coutny's premier resource for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug information, education, and referral services.

Our mission is to educate the community about alcohol and drug abuse and to advocate for responsive prevention and treatment services. We offer professional development and conferences, community presentations, K-12 school-based prevention programs, and family strengthening programs for children and parents. Services are offered to schools, legislators, law enforcement, community and civic organizations, employers, municipal alliances, and the general public in Bergen County.

PROGRAMS

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG (ATOD) TASK FORCE and CHILDHOOD DRINKING COALITION
The ATOD Task Force is a multi-disciplinary group of dedicated individuals who are committed to addressing substance abuse issues in Bergen County. Within the task force, members of the Childhood Drinking Coalition advocate for a comprehensive commujity reponse to the growing problem and negative consequences of underage drinking.(top of page)

CREATING HEALTHY ATTITUDES IN TEENS (CHAT)
This two-session program provides first-time juvenile offenders arrested on a drug or alcohol offense with the opportunities to explore the consequences of alcohol and other drug abuse as well as to practice decision-making skills to help them avoid situations that could lead to future arrests. The CHAT program is held at 151 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 from 9:30am - 11:30 am.(top of page)

PARENTS CHAT
This program for parents complements the CHAT program and gives parents a safe place to explore their attitudes and values about using alcohol and drugs, how thy communicate them, and the impact they can have on the decisions their children make. The role of preventing alcohol and drug use in their children is also discussed. The CHAT program is held at 151 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 from 9:30am - 11:30am.(top of page)

FAITH INITIATIVE
This initiative provides training and follow-up support activities for Bergen County faith communities that wish to take a proactive position to address substance abuse and related problems.(top of page)

PARTY DRUGS
This statewide project is designed to alert and educate parents of pre-adolescents, adolescents, and college students about the signs, symptoms, and dangers of party drugs. (top of page)

WE CHECK FOR 21
We Check for 21 is an education and advocacy campaign designed to improve compliance with New Jersey's drinking age by reaching out to the hospitality industry and retailers. (top of page)