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Perspectives: Professional Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
This past week, CCCADA Intern Aniah attended the Professional Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (PACADA) meeting. PACADA has been a long standing meeting of professionals to to improve communication and collaboration among the county’s mental health and substance abuse continuum of care….
Perspectives: Attending VMS Wellness Day
On Tuesday, January 29, Voorhees Middle School invited the Youth Empowered! Program to attend their 2nd Annual Wellness Day. YEP! Program staff were able to work with over 1000+ students in grades 6-8. The YEP! table featured up-to-date resources on the risks of vaping…
Rx Safe Homes Campaign
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have classified prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. Misuse of prescription drugs is rampant across the country and Camden County is no exception. In many cases, medications are accessed through everyday means. There have been an increasing…
Upcoming Events
CAN Drug Free Community Coalition Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Please consider staying after meeting for complimentary lunch!!!!
Meeting Location: CCCADA 1 Alpha Avenue, Suite 14, Voorhees NJ 08043
*Notice time change: Due to parking restrictions, we will open our doors at *10:15 am for networking & coffee. Actual meeting will begin at 10:30 am. If there are no parking spots in our lot, you may park for FREE directly across the street in the Ashland Parking Lot (parking is free after 10 am). Pull directly up to the parking entrance and the bar will raise, allowing for you to enter the lot.
Presentations:
- “Parents Who Host Lose The Most: Don’t Be A Party To Underage Drinking!” Each participant will receive a PHW Community Action Kit (value of $50)
- “Current Drug Trends” Sharon Pluck, LCSW, Camden County Substance Use Navigator, Oaks Integrated Care and Lisa Hartman, LSW, Camden County Substance Use Navigator, Oaks Integrated Care
