About BCPC
Founded in 2010, the Bergen County Prevention Coalition (BCPC) unites passionate individuals and organizations to reduce youth and young adult substance use and prevent related problems. Together, we tackle underage drinking, prescription drug misuse, opioid abuse among 18–25-year-olds, and emerging drugs across all ages. BCPC drives change through community-wide strategies, measurable outcomes, and collaborative initiatives. Monthly meetings provide networking, training, and planning opportunities based on local data.
Membership is open to anyone committed to creating a healthy, safe, and drug-free Bergen County. General Membership Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month from 10:00am – 11:00am.
For more information or to become a member contact the Prevention Warmline: 201-225-8848
Community Partner Events
Events are free and open to the public
Bergen County Prevention Coalition Meeting
BCPC works to prevent underage drinking, opioid misuse, and emerging drug trends through community strategies and collaboration. Monthly meetings: 3rd Thursday, 10–11 AM. Open to all committed to a healthy, drug-free Bergen County.
Smoke Free Future
Take the first step toward a smoke-free future. Learn more about the health consequences of cigarette and vape usage—and proven medical treatments and integrative health approaches to support you in quitting. Our expert team will share practical tools, personalized resources, and next steps so you can move forward with confidence. Event will include an opportunity for Q&A.
Bergen County Youth Task Force
📸 Speak Out Through Your Lens!
Bergen County teens are teaming up for an awesome Photovoice project where your pictures tell the real story about substance use in our communities.
Got something to say? Snap it. Share it. Let your voice make an impact.
Bergen County Prevention Coalition Meeting
BCPC works to prevent underage drinking, opioid misuse, and emerging drug trends through community strategies and collaboration. Monthly meetings: 3rd Thursday, 10–11 AM. Open to all committed to a healthy, drug-free Bergen County.
Watch “The Voices of Addiction” by the Bergen County Prevention Coalition
This powerful PSA shares the real stories of three Bergen County residents:
- A mother who lost her 21-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose
- A former high school track star now incarcerated after becoming addicted to painkillers
- A young woman who started using heroin at 17 and is now in recovery
Each story began the same way—alcohol and marijuana seemed harmless. But early use led to pills, then heroin, with outcomes that range from death to jail to hope.
