United for Prevention in Passaic County (UPinPC)
UPinPC works to reduce substance abuse throughout Passaic County by working with prevention partners, local alliances, and concerned residents in all sixteen municipalities in the county.
Priority Area 1: Reduce Underage Drinking
UPinPC works to reduce underage drinking and related harmful consequences by partnering with parents and youth to provide evidence-based programming.
Priority Area 2: Reduce Prescription Drug Misuse
UPinPC works to reduce prescription drug misuse by supporting national prescription drug abuse programs.
Priority Area 3: Enhance Communication and Coordination
By collaborating with county-based partners, UPinPC provides centralized communication about priority drug issues, enhanced access to data, and support for the implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies.

Every day someone in Passaic County is affected by substance abuse.

Drug and alcohol abuse is harmful to children and adults alike. United for Prevention in Passaic County is a county-wide coalition that seeks to engage all members of the community who are concerned about these issues. Together we will work toward reducing the access and availability of drugs and alcohol to promote real and effective change in our county. Why don’t you consider becoming a member of United for Prevention in Passaic County?

Events

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Data Team Meeting

  Friday - May 29, 2020

  10:00am to 11:00am

   Zoom Meeting

Quarterly Coalition Meeting

7th Annual Award & Appreciation Event- "The Science of Addiction"

   Thursday - June 4th, 2020

    9:00am to 10:30am

    Flyer
     
   Register Link

Upcoming Quarterly Coalition Meetings:

Friday - September 25nd, 2020

9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Friday - December 11th, 2020

9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Our Members:

Stay informed about substances of abuse
Connect to prevention and treatment resources
Participate in educational seminars
Take an active role by joining an UPinPC Coalition Team

Join Us
New Training Directory Available

Latest News

Juulers Against Juul

COVID-19 Emergency Response Resource Directory, created by NJSP Drug Monitoring Initiative.

In response to the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, NJ's Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI) has created a "New Jersey Resource Guide" to provide DMI partners and the public with a list of programs, links, and information to relevant resources for a variety of important topics.

Updated: 3/31/20

NJSP DMI COVID-19 Resource Guide Updated

Click the image below to view our 6 Year Anniversary Video.

Click the image below to view the 2020 Teen Summit Winner.

UPinPC is funded in part through a grant received from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (NJDMHAS)

973.720.3146

upinpc@live.com

United for Prevention in Passaic County seeks to create environmental change relating to substance abuse by promoting awareness, communication, and support for all county residents.