Resources

Youth

Kids Kealth: For Kids – General health information for kids(info on puberty, common illnesses, abuse, etc…)
Kids Health: For Teens – General health information for teens (important info on sexual health and drugs/alcohol)
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens – Information on all different types of drugs and the affects they have on teens
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Students and Young Adults – General information on addiction, mental health, as well as viral hep and HIV/AIDS
Above The Influence – Information on drug use and provides support for teens to avoid negative peer pressure and influence
Just Think Twice – Info on drug use, and the consequences it has on a teens life
A Kids Guide to the Affects of Alcohol – Info on the affects alcohol has on youths
NJ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – Resources on who and where to contact for local AA meetings, as well as AA reading material
Alcohol Screening Quiz – A brief quiz asking about drinking habits, to see if you may have a problem
NJ Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings – Allows you to search for a local NA meeting center
Drug Strategies – A site where you can search local rehab center by city in NJ
Marijuana & Health – infographic addressing marijuana and health
SAMHSA – Allows you to search for behavioral health and addiction treatment centers in your area
Tobacco Free NJ – New Jersey’s largest collaborative effort to reduce the health consequences of tobacco use — including vaping
NJ Prescription Monitoring Program – NJ Division of Consumer Affairs’ initiative to halt the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs
Truth.com – More than 130 people in America die every day due to accidental misuse of opioids
Learn About SAM – Need help discussing the harms of marijuana?

Parents

Kids Health – Provides general information on childrens health, from physical health to mental and emotional health.
In the know zone – Provide information substance abuse as well as mental and sexual health.
Partnership for Drug Free Kids – Provides downloadable parent resources regarding how parents can talk to their kids about substance abuse and provide support/treamtnet if needed.
Partnership for Drug Free Kids – A resource for families who have a son or daughter suffering from substance abuse
Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey – A campaign to send an anti-drug message through media
Get Smart About Drugs – Provides information on drugs and paraphernalia as well as info on how drug use impacts the family
National Institute on Drug Abuse – Provides science based information about the health affects and consequences of drug abuse and addiction.
NCADD: For Parents subsection – Provides resources regarding youth alcohol use and treatment.
Mothers against destructive decisions or drunk driving (MADD) – Provides info on drunk/drugged driving, underage drinking, and victim services. Goal is to end drunk driving and support victims.
Parents Anonymous – An evidence based program to help and support families with a child/children with mental illness.
National PTA (Parent Teacher Association) – Provides information on empowering children through parent/teacher collaboration and participation.
Statewide parent advocacy network – Provides resources for parents with children who have a learning disability. Goal is to improve education, health, and mental health outcomes for youth.
The American medicine chest challenge – Allows you to find a drop box for unwanted/unused/expired prescription medication, also provide info on the link between prescription drugs and drug addiction
Social Host Law – Information on the law and the consequences for parents who break it.
Private property ordinance – This is the private property ordinance passed in Paterson in 2015. The ordinance is meant to prevent underage drinking on private property. (House partys)
Driving while intoxicated in NJ – Laws regarding DWI in NJ
Parents toll free helpline – Free hotline for parents who have children suffering from substance abuse, with trained masters level counselors.
NJ AlAnon and AlaTeen Meetings (for family members of problem drinkers) – ALAnon and Alateen is for family members of addicts, provides a list of meeting in NJ
Council of compulsive gambling of NJ – Provides resources for those with a gambling addiction, also a hotline
Talk With Your Kids – Keep your children safe + healthy. . . talk with them about their health and relationships
Parent Check NJ – Provides an interactive learning opportunity through a website for parents to be able to help kids address the issue of underage drinking
Operation Parent – Supporting parents by providing real-world information, connection, and hope
Ask Listen Learn – Our curriculum explores the impact of alcohol and cannabis on the developing brain
Passaic County Youth Directory – This directory represents the collaborative effort of the agencies listed and the Passaic County Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council Planning Committee for the betterment of children and adolescents in Passaic County

Local

Straight and Narrow: 380 Straight St. (973)-345-6000 ext. 6611 – Provides prevention, education and treatment services to clients with addictive disorders and HIV virus
Eva’s Village: 393 Main Street (973)-825-7297 – Eva’s Village mission is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, treat the addicted and provide medical and dental care to the poor with respect for the human dignity of each individual.
Paterson Counseling Center: 319 Main St. (973)-523-2248 – A comprehensive multi-faceted medical facility specializing in the treatment of of those suffering from addiction.
Damon House: 175 Market St. (973)-279-5563 or (973)-828-6002 – A rehabilitation program for individuals addicted to alcohol and drugs within a safe and healthy living environment
Turning Point: 680 Broadway #104 (973)-239-9400 (treat youth of all ages) – Provides alcohol and drug rehab, detoxification programs, and outpatient treatment for those suffering from addiction.
Well of Hope CDC: 207 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (973)-523-0700 (treat youth 13+) – Provides drug treatment, prevention programs, HIV/AIDS education and testing, etc..
Options Counseling Center: 9 West Broadway (973)-345-1883 (treat youth 13+) – A drug and alcohol rehabilitation center treating those suffering from substance use disorder and mental illness.
PerformCare NJ (Helpline for youth and families) (877)-652-7624 – PerformCare New Jersey is committed to helping youth and young adults gain access to substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. Refer youth to residential substance abuse treatment centers in your area

Professional

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America – An organization with with the goal of creating drug free communites. Also provide substance abuse prevention toolkits
NJ 21 Coalition – This coalition is dedicated to reinforcing the 21 drinking age through enforcement, education, and public awareness initiatives
Join Together – An article about the on Join Together merging with CASA
National Registry Of Evidence – Based Programs and Practices (NREPP)(SAMHSA) – A searchable online registry of more than 350 substance use and mental health interventions
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – Broad information on driving safety, section on drunk driving and drugged driving
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) – Looks at alcoholism and major studies and research on it
National Association for Children of Addiction – An organization raising awareness and advocating for children who come from family’s with addiction
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Information and resources on Fetal Alcohol syndrome
Office of National Drug Control policy – The office dealing with preventing and controlling drug use