GRASP Coalition

10/15/2026

🎃 One conversation can make a difference this Halloween!

Before your teen heads to a party, talk about alcohol, set clear expectations, and remind them they can always call you for a safe ride.

💬 Parents: How do you start conversations about making safe choices?

Together, we can keep Gloucester County youth alcohol-free!

10/09/2026

💬 Preventing underage drinking starts with a conversation!

Parents play a powerful role in preventing youth alcohol use. 💚💙

✅ Talk early and often.
✅ Listen without judgment.
✅ Set clear rules: Alcohol is not for minors.
✅ Practice ways to say NO to peer pressure.

🚫 Your conversations today can help prevent underage drinking tomorrow!

👇 Parents, how do you start conversations about alcohol with your kids? Share your tips below!

10/09/2026

Had a great opportunity to speak with Washington Township Police Department (Gloucester County) New Jersey Chief of Police Patrick Gurcsik about drug prevention initiatives at Coffee with a Cop this week!

10/07/2026

Join us for our upcoming Tri-County Substance Use Prevention Coalition Meeting! 💙💚
On Friday, October 16, we’ll go “Beyond the Stigma” with an educational conversation about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), recovery, and community support, presented by the Opioid Response Network.
📅 October 16, 2026 | ⏰ 12:00–2:30 PM
📍 Vineland, NJ
🍽️ Lunch provided
✅ Registration required by October 9
Parents, community members, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about recovery and strengthening our communities are welcome. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

10/05/2026

🚨 Straight to Treatment is OPEN today! 🚨

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help is available:

✅ No stigma
✅ No judgment
✅ No questions asked
✅ Wants or Warrants? We handle it
✅ Hungry? We can feed you
✅ Need a Ride? We can drive you

Pack a bag & walk into Washington Township Police HQ any Monday for access to treatment and recovery resources. This program is completely voluntary and does not require insurance.

You don’t have to go through it alone, let us help you take the first step toward recovery.

10/05/2026

Parents and caregivers can make a difference in preventing underage drinking. 💙💚
🚫 Don’t provide it.
🔒 Lock it up.
💬 Talk about it.

Small actions at home can help keep Gloucester County youth alcohol-free.
Southwest Council GRASP Coalition

10/01/2026

Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in preventing underage drinking. 💙💚

Help keep Gloucester County youth alcohol-free by not providing alcohol to minors, securing alcohol at home, and encouraging healthy ways for teens to have fun and connect. Small actions at home can make a big difference.

🔒 Lock it up. 💬 Talk about it. 🚫 Don’t provide it.

Together, we can help Gloucester County youth make healthy, safe choices.

06/08/2026

Join us for our upcoming WISE program!

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Deptford High School's Zarah Macatangay ('27) for creating the winning design in the Gloucester County Tuxedo Card Contest through the Southwest Council!

The Tuxedo Card program helps promote healthy after-prom activities for students, encouraging them to enjoy themselves safely. Every DHS junior and senior, along with students attending proms throughout Gloucester County, will receive a card.

We are incredibly proud of Zarah for representing Deptford with creativity and excellence! 🖤💛