The Sussex County Coalition for Healthy & Safe Families was formed in 1998. The Coalition is comprised of community leaders and other concerned persons of all ages who have enthusiastically come together with a singularity of purpose, a shared vision, and the highest level of commitment to help every family in Sussex County to be healthy and safe, free from the effects of substance abuse and addiction.
The Center for Prevention and Counseling is a founding member and sponsor of the Sussex County 
Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities (SCCHSC) which is part of the National Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. It is dedicated to reducing the extent of youth use of drugs, thereby reducing the incidence of teen violence and the transmission of HIV/AIDS. The Sussex County Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities has an unprecedented record in uniting our community to accomplish this goal.
Our Goals
- To enhance prevention planning and collaboration among all segments of the community by strengthening and supporting the efforts of the Coalition
- To reduce the use of drugs by Sussex County youth by 10% over five years
The Coalition meets on a monthly basis (see our events page for meeting dates). The monthly meetings affords the opportunity for members and guests to learn something new, share information about projects or events and discuss and develop solutions for community issues.
Signature Events and Activities
- Project Alert Drug Trend Update
- Asset Building Workshops (based on Search Institute’s concept of developmental assets)
- "Coalition News" newsletter for adults and Coalition Kids to Kids Newsletters for kids, and Power in Youth Newsletter doe teens
- Underage Drinking Task Force and Town Hall Meetings regarding underage drinking
- New Jersey Underage Drinking Ordinance
- What’s Your Anti-Drug Media Campaign and Contest
- Alcohol Awareness Month PSA Contest
- Annual Middle School Anti-Bullying Summit
Every child deserves a safe place to grow. How can you help?
- Join the Coalition
- Attend community prevention events
- Initiate “alcohol-free” events in your family
- Initiate “alcohol-free” events in your community
- Participate in National Alcohol Awareness Month each April
- Participate in Red Ribbon Week each October 23-31 by wearing red ribbons
- Don’t allow unsupervised parties in your home or on your property
- Educate your children about the dangers of alcohol and other drug use
- Don’t permit use by youth of alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, or other drugs
- Don’t supply alcohol or tobacco to underage youth
- Communicate with and welcome communication from other parents regarding your children’s activities
- Arrange for a responsible adult to monitor your home when you are out of town
- Encourage your children to use the Internet safely, and avoid sites that encourage drug use
When alcohol comes your
way what will you say?
PSA-Poster Contest Winners
To learn more about the Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities, contact Becky by email or
973-383-4787.
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