Middletown Alliance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse

The Middletown Municipal Alliance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse was created by township resolution in 1990 in response to the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) blueprint to establish and maintain a network of community based prevention programs. Middletown's networking associates include the Health Department, the Board of Education, the Police Department, the Municipal Court, Parole, Probation, local civic associations, treatment facilities, individuals directly affected by substance abuse, as well as other individuals and organizations. We present residents of all ages with opportunities to learn about the current realities of alcoholism and drug abuse and to ask questions will that help them protect their loved ones.

Alliance membership continues to be a broad representation of the private sector and professional communities. Meetings are generally held the third Saturday of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Crossroads at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road. There are no meetings during July and August. The term of office is one year. Call 732-615-2269 for more information.

The Alliance members are as follows:

Margaret Bertorelli         
Pamela Brightbill
Robert W. Bucco, Jr. Vice-Chairman                                             
Peter Caras
Nancy Crowell                                     
Leslie Culver-Schwarz  
Anthony DiMeglio, Sr.
Anthony J. Falvo          
Anthony P. Fiore, Mayor      
Fern B. Foster, Secretary/Coordinator/Treasurer
William Gerris
Thomas G. Hall
Eugene Hannafey
James Homiak
Calvin Jenkins
Karen Jenkins
Kristie Kane-Curiazza
Bruce Levy
Daniel J. McCartan
Patrick W. Parkinson
Thomas S. Pegut
Kathleen Prevost
Mary Anne Ruane
Gerard P. Scharfenberger
Frank Self           
Joseph Shaffery, Sgt. at Arms
Michael Shaffery
Michael J. Slover, Chairperson
John Smack
Madolyn F. Smith
Daniel Sullivan
Richard B. Thompson
Craig Weber
Alison Wheeler
Erin Wheeler
Thomas P. Wilkens
Christina M. Wittkop

The Alliance office is based at Crossroads at Croydon Hall, the township’s substance abuse services center. Partial funding for Municipal Alliance prevention programs is derived from the Drug Enforcement Demand Reduction fund. These are fines levied on convicted drug users and sellers. By way of annual application to the Monmouth County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Middletown receives in excess of $26,000 of these funds for township substance abuse early intervention and prevention education programs.

Early Identification, Intervention, Assessment and Referral
If you are a parent and your child abuses drugs or alcohol, you may be confronted with confusing symptoms and behaviors. Or perhaps you have a parent who abuses drug and alcohol and this is affecting you. An evaluation can often provide an initial diagnosis of the problem so that appropriate services can be provided. Call (732) 615-2275 to schedule a free and confidential appointment.

Prevention Education
Education is the key to substance abuse prevention. Educational programs are presented on a variety of substance abuse topics to youth through the K.I.D.S. (Kids Instructed on Dangerous Substance) Program and through the peer to peer program, Project P.L.U.S. (Peer Leaders Understanding Students). Adult prevention education is provided though the G.L.A.D. (Grown-ups Learning about Drugs) Program. Your group or organization may request a program tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience. Contact Retired Detective Mike Slover (732)615-2277.