West Milford’s Community Against Substance Abuse is a community based organization with a mission to develop and implement plans and programs on a continuing basis that will reduce alcoholism, violence and drug abuse in the township. Through a grant from the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, the generous support of West Milford’s residents and local businesses, C.A.S.A. implements a broad spectrum of programs which target a variety of age groups.
History
West Milford’s Community Against Substance Abuse was organized in 1989 by merging with the West Milford Youth and Family Counseling Committee. The Committee was made up of representatives from the Township, the Board of Health, the Board of Education, a Certified Alcohol Abuse Counselor and members from the community. The Municipal Alliance Steering Committee was developed and began to implement prevention programs focusing on the needs of West Milford. A grant from the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, enabled the committee to expand programs and develop new strategies in the fight against substance abuse. C.A.S.A. continues to grow and welcomes new members.
Membership
The success of C.A.S.A. is due to the commitment of our volunteers. We welcome and encourage West Milford residents to join C.A.S.A. Meetings are held at Hillcrest Community Center, usually on the 2nd Wednesday of the following months at 7:00 PM: January, March, May, September and November. Meeting dates are also published in local newspapers.
Please call 728-2860 for more information about becoming a member or for information on meetings.
Americans With Disability Act – West Milford C.A.S.A. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or disability in its programs or activities. C.A.S.A. is committed to providing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and strives to provide equal, integrated participation in all programs, activities, and services in compliance with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act.
- Chairperson: Connie Livoti
- Co-Chairman: Jackie Boshart
- Recording Secretary: Gwen Gangi
- Council Liason: Michael Ramaglia
- Recreation Liason: Keith Knudsen
- Alliance Coordinator: Marlene Terhune 973-728-2860 email: Casa@WestMilford.org
