Bergen County Department of Health Services
The Harrington Park Municipal Alliance focuses its efforts towards the prevention of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Its purpose is to develop and support prevention programs for outreach and community support. The Alliance works closely with local municipal officials, police, school personnel, professional organizations and residents to support local programs such as D.A.R.E., Project Graduation, Senior's Programs, and alcohol/drug free activities.
The Harrington Park Municipal Alliance was established by the Borough Council in 1992, is a coalition of health professionals, parents, educators, elected officials, merchants, police, administrators, and students who are concerned about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use in our community.
In order to make prevention goals realistic and manageable, specific needs are identified and objectives are developed by the Alliance, in conjunction with the Bergen County Office on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. This needs assessment is evaluated every (3) years. In addition to creating new prevention programs based on the needs of our community, and funding existing programs such as D.A.R.E., Project Graduation, various Senior Citizen projects, teen nights, so that common goals can be achieved.
Funding for the Municipal Alliance is made possible through a grant from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. The grant, which is managed through the Bergen County Department of Health Services (Bergen County Alliance ) awarded the Borough $10,000.00 in 2007. The Borough matches the grant 75% in kind and 25% in cash funding. The Municpal Alliance also holds several fund raisers throughout the year as well.