Teaneck Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse
Teaneck Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse
Board’s Focus (try to align with Township Code)/Duties/Activities: The Teaneck Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse (TMAASA) focuses its efforts towards the prevention of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Its objectives are 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, National Night Out, Project Find, Peer Leadership, Junior Police Academy and other alcohol and drug free prevention activities. TMAASA looks to 1) assist in decreasing ATOD arrests, 2) providing resources for ATOD prevention, 3) decrease interest in ATOD and 4) increase neighborhood attachment. | ||
If applicable, history of board: Created and approved by Council through Resolution in 1989. TMAASA is now in its 31st year. The program has been under the coordination of the Teaneck Health Department since 1995, after being coordinated by community members from 1989 through 1994. TMAASA has received over $500,000 in DEDR Funding during those 31 years. Funding is 75% from DEDR (Drug Enforcement Demand Reduction), 25% Cash match by the Township and 75% in-kind service. TMAASA is under the direction of the Governor's Council on Alcohol Drug (GCADA) | ||
Council Liaison: Councilwoman Karen Orgen | ||
Meetings (date/time/location): Main Level New Municipal Building Conference Room/ZOOM, 530PM. | ||
Name | Position | Term |
Alex Cerbone | Social Services Coordinator | July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023 |
Victoria Fisher | Chair | July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024 |
Joseph Spiegel | Member | July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024 |
Nancy Cochrane | Member | July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024 |
Adrienne Williams | Member | July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024 |
Kathy Azzaro | Member | July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024 |
Lianne Forman | Member | July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023 |
Health Officer Courtney Sartaine | Member | July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024 |
Imani Godbee | Member | July 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023 |
| Detective Antherson Ramirez | Police Department Representative | September 20, 2022- December 31, 2023 |