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city of paterson, new jersey

Services of the Paterson Municipal Alliance Prevention Program - Paterson, New Jersey

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Purpose

The mission of the Paterson Municipal Alliance Prevention Program is to reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults; strengthen community collaboration against substance abuse; and strengthen community collaboration against crime.

The Paterson Municipal Alliance Prevention Program/Coalition for a Drug Free Paterson consists of leaders and concerned citizens representing youth programs, educational system, local government, law enforcement agencies, clergy, community based social service organizations and the business community.

We have also organized media campaigns against substance abuse via billboards, concerts, posters, cable television, utilizing our website and newspaper articles about the Drug-Free Communities Program. We've linked with existing programs and develop additional youth resources for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse among Paterson's youth. Presentation of an annual Youth Anti-Violence and Anti-Drug Week and an annual Teen Summit.

SETTING UP A PROGRAM

If your organization would like to set up a substance abuse prevention program, have speakers address your organization, receive substance abuse prevention training or become part of the coalition call the telephone number below.

Many of the services we offer require us to see your specific needs in order to provide assistance. Please call us at (973) 321-1242 ext. 7 to discuss developing a collaborative effort against substance abuse.

Please download* a printable copy of our "Teen Resource Guide" that contains detailed information on our available services.

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City of Paterson
Department of Human Services
Paterson Municipal Alliance Prevention Program
125 Ellison Street 1st Floor
Paterson, NJ 07505

Phone: (973) 321-1242 ext. 7
Fax: (973) 321-1224

Or send us e-mail at: jrodriguez@patcity.com