Founded in 2005

201 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 29
Verona, NJ 07044

Phone: (973) 571-2324
Fax: (973) 571-2327
E-mail: essexdirector@yahoo.com
Website: www.essexpreventionresources.org

Executive Director: Delma Downey-Miles, MA, ATC, LCADC, SAC

Essex Prevention Resources, Inc. is a community-oriented, non-profit organization serving the needs of the communities within Essex County. As the county’s alcohol, drug and tobacco prevention specialist, we provide services to individuals, families, professionals, community groups, schools, businesses and legislators.

We also have a prevention resource center, which includes videos, brochures and other literature addressing issues related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. These materials are available to professionals, schools, parents and concerned community members who are looking for more
information or assistance.

Essex Prevention Resources brings the following NJPN programs to Essex County:

• Essex County Prevention Resource Center
• Childhood Drinking (CD) Coalition
• Compass Gang Prevention Program
• Disabilities and Addiction Project
• Faith-based Initiative
• Jason’s Message: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse Prevention
• Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)

We also provide the following additional programs:

Community Partnership for Tobacco Prevention
Funded by the N.J. Dept. of Health and Senior Services Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program, this program provides health education programs, raises awareness about New Jersey’s Smoke-free Air Act and works to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke among all New Jersey residents.

Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies (REBEL)
This youth-driven tobacco control movement is designed to prevent and reduce the spread of tobacco use among adolescents and other community members.