The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources leads five dynamic coalitions across Bergen County, each focused on unique communities and populations. These coalitions work together to prevent substance misuse, promote wellness, and create safer environments through education, advocacy, and community-driven strategies. From youth-focused initiatives to county-wide prevention efforts, our coalitions unite local voices to make a lasting impact.
| Coalition | Contact Name | Contact Information | Service Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County Prevention Coalition | Matt Gannon | 201-225-8848 | Bergen County |
| Bergen County Higher Education Addiction Prevention Consortium | Monica Galas | 201-740-7097 | Institutions of Higher Education |
| EPIC (Empower Peers.Inspire Change) | Asia Goode | 201-740-7095 | Lodi Youth - Peer Leadership |
| Incorruptible.Bergen | Jennifer Baik | 201-740-7088 | Youth Tobacco Action Group - Peer Leadership |
| Bogota Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse | Angelica Rodriguez | 201-740-7099 | Borough of Bogota |
What is a Prevention Coalition?
Prevention coalitions are comprehensive community organizations that respond to community conditions by using the Strategic Planning Framework to developing and implementing multi-faceted plans that lead to measurable, population-level reduction in one or more substance abuse problems.
SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) is a dynamic, data-driven planning process that prevention practitioners can use to understand and more effectively address the substance misuse and related mental health problems facing their communities.
