Alcohol and Substance Misuse Services
Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Program: Joining Forces to Prevent Alcohol and Substance Misuse in Union County
The Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Program(APSUD) is a statewide initiative that aims to prevent the onset of alcohol and substance misuse through community-based education and prevention programs.
The program is a collaboration between the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder (GCSUD) and local communities, working together to develop and implement comprehensive prevention strategies.
APSUD provides resources and support to schools, community organizations, and healthcare providers to create targeted programs that promote healthy decision-making and prevent substance misuse. These programs focus on providing education on the risks and consequences of substance and alcohol misuse, teaching positive coping strategies, and promoting healthy alternatives to substance misuse.
APSUD also works to raise awareness of the importance of addiction prevention through outreach and education campaigns. The program works closely with community leaders, law enforcement, and other organizations to coordinate prevention efforts and promote a culture of prevention and wellness in New Jersey.
Municipal Alliances are established by municipal ordinance and engage residents, local government, and law enforcement officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, the faith community, parents, youth, and other allies in efforts to prevent substance misuse in their communities.
With assistance and oversight from the County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS), the County Alliance Program coordinates with local municipal alliances to plan, develop, and implement community based prevention programs and activities that target substance misuse in their communities.