Town Hall
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
732-536-0200

Marlboro Township Alliance
for the
Prevention of Substance Abuse (MA)

Phone: 732-617-0186 - Email: drugalliance@marlboro-nj.gov The Marlboro Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse is committed to raising awareness about substance abuse. Recently in town there has been an increase in talk among our youth about a very dangerous drug. What follows is information to increase your knowledge and help raise your awareness about this dangerous substance. Click here for information The Alliance and Aidan’s Voice are pleased to co-sponsor the 2013 Anti-Bullying Billboard Contest.  All students grades 6-12 are invited to participate.  See the flyer for more information. The Marlboro Alliance for the Prevention of Drug Abuse asks all residents to complete a short and anonymous survey to assist them in their important work.
	The Marlboro Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse serves Marlboro Township residents from kindergarteners through seniors by providing substance abuse education, drug-free activities, resource materials and referrals, when necessary. The Alliance conducts needs assessments, produces an annual prevention plan, and advocates for enhanced prevention services based on community needs and priorities. The Alliance also provides a variety of audiovisual and written materials, as well as current information about alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse and its effects on individuals, families and the community as a whole. The Marlboro Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse functions as a catalyst in the community to raise public awareness about alcohol and drug abuse. The membership is representative of all constituencies within the Township as well as its institutions. The primary goal of the Alliance is to develop a community norm consistent with non-use of alcohol by underage persons, responsible use by adults, and no use of illegal substances.
The Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse sponsors workshops to provide information about living skills to both the youth and adult population. These workshops are provided as a community service and are free of charge to Marlboro residents. Alliance program information, including dates, times, and registration codes, are published in the Marlboro Township Recreation and Parks Commission semi-annual brochures and are included in the Recreation and Parks web page listing of programs . The Alliance sponsors model youth social activities and provides opportunities for youth to become involved in their community. Marlboro youth are encouraged to not only participate in these activities, but to plan and run them as well. The Alliance seeks to unify community effort and increase communication and networking among all existing agencies. Ideas and suggestions are welcome from all members of the community. The Marlboro Alliance acts as a catalyst within our community to raise public awareness about substance abuse issues.  Alliance membership comprises representatives of the Marlboro community including but not limited to, police, schools, government, residents and treatment agencies. Our meetings are once a month at the Marlboro Recreation Center at 9:15AM.  Everyone is welcome.  Refreshments served. DRUG ALLIANCE MEETINGS September 2012 – June 2013 As always Alliance meetings will be held on Thursdays, 9:15AM at the Recreation Building. September 20, 2012 October 18, 2012 November 15, 2012 December 4, 2012  Candle Light Vigil  - 6:30PM MHS Auditorium December 6, 2012 January 10, 2013 February 14, 2013 March 14, 2013 April 11, 2013 May 16, 2013 June 6, 2013 The Alliance does not meet during July and August. Please note that dates are subject to change. All meetings are held in the Recreation Community Center, 1996 Recreation Way (off of Wyncrest Rd,) at 9:15AM. The Marlboro Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse is committed to raising awareness about substance abuse. Recently in town there has been an increase in talk among our youth about a very dangerous drug. What follows is information to increase your knowledge and help raise your awareness about this dangerous substance. Click here for information   PARENT WORKSHOPS Alliance parent workshop "Building your Child's Self-Esteem" April 24 at 10am.  Flyer here. For additional information about Parent Workshops  watch MCTV channel 77, go to www.marlboro-nj.gov or visit Marlboro Drug Alliance on Facebook  TEEN NIGHTS Music               Basketball            Friends 7th Grade Only Date: Friday-October 19th          Time: 7-9PM          Place: Marlboro Recreation Center 6th Grade Only Date: Friday- November 2nd   Time: 7-9PM             Place: Marlboro Recreation Center Admission:  $3.00 in advance    $ 5.00 at the door       Refreshments for sale Please make checks payable to Marlboro Alliance.  – Limited to 250 per night.  Please mail your check to Marlboro Alliance, 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746 or bring your payment to the Marlboro Recreation Building. STUDENT WORKSHOPS HOT–Hands Off Tobacco–(Formerly known as REBEL2 - Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies) If you attend one of the Marlboro Middle Schools and would like to be involved with an after school anti-tobacco Middle School Club this is the programfor you!  Its purpose is to educate peers and Elementary School Students to make healthy lifestyle choices. Please listen for information regarding this program in morning announcements, or call the Alliance Office for information.                        Blood Drive & Bone Marrow Swab co-sponsored by Alliance and TAC to be held on Saturday, April 20 from 8-2 at the Rec Center.  Please see the flyer for more information. The Alliance and Aidan’s Voice are pleased to co-sponsor the 2013 Anti-Bullying Billboard Contest.  All students grades 6-12 are invited to participate.  See the flyer for more information. Be A Parent Not A Pal Marlboro Township Drug Alliance Fall Brochure Marlboro Township Drug Alliance November/December Newsletter Marlboro Township Drug Alliance March Newsletter Marlboro Township Drug Alliance May Newsletter       Click here to sign up for American Red Cross Blood Drives