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Visit 2-1-1, New Jersey’s community resource website, to locate where to go for help, how to apply and get information.

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"Get Help!"

The Bergen County Cooperative Library System serves 62 libraries in Bergen County. The libraries and their staff provide resources. The new initiative, "Get Help!" will assist with questions concerning financial resources, parental resources, health resource, etc.

 

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Task Force

The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Task Force is working to reduce use and abuse of these substances. The objectives are to decrease the number of young people who are smoking, consuming alcohol and using substances and decrease the number of adults engaging in binge drinking. The task force works to eliminate underage drinking, co-sponsors town hall meetings, and advocates for the passage of municipal underage drinking ordinances in all Bergen County towns. Task force members are also sponsoring educational programs for senior citizens on alcohol abuse and medication mixing. The task force partners with schools, community colleges, universities and organizations to co-sponsor educational conferences and workshops.

Contact the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Task Force:

  • Al Ferrara, Jr.
    Community Tobacco Program Coordinator
    Bergen County Department of Health Services
    327 E. Ridgewood Avenue
    Paramus, NJ 07652
    aferrara@co.bergen.nj.us
    201-634-2707
    201-986-1068 (F)

  • Ellen Rocca
    Vice President, Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources: Children's Aid and Family Services
    241 Main Street, Suite 600
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    erocca@cafsnj.org
    201-488-8680
    201-488-8724 (F)

For information on meetings and events please check the calendar page.
CHIP of Bergen County, NJ
www.healthybergen.org

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