The Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program is a community-focused program that aims to reduce and prevent alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems using primary prevention strategies. The program works to reduce AOD problems through changes in public policies, social norms, laws and regulations.

Program Eligibility:

All organizations and individuals throughout the county interested in community and neighborhood-based prevention initiatives are encouraged to become active.

Useful Information and Services:

The objectives of the program are to: influence public policy, social norms and legislation change organizational practices create and nurture coalitions and networks educate and organize service providers, community groups and public agencies

Publications:

The newsletter of the Alcohol Policy Network can be obtained by calling 510-251-2492.

Major Events and Activities:

Community prevention events and activities evolve from the needs and concerns identified by local residents. They are, therefore, continuously changing. Please use the contact information below to find out about current projects. Examples include: The Alameda County Alcohol Policy Network facilitated through Community Recovery Services, Inc., is a local and statewide leader in the area of alcohol policy issues. The Network plays a central role in the Coalition on Alcohol Outlet Issues in the City of Oakland, creating safer, cleaner, more responsible and less problematic alcohol sales in the city. Please call (510) 251-2492 for more information. The East Oakland Boxing Association provides a safe, supportive, caring, alcohol and drug-free environment for children and young people in one of Oakland's highest crime/poverty areas. For more information please visit the East Oakland Boxing Association website. The Interfaith Prevention Program (IPPI) works primarily with faith and religious groups throughout the county, building alliances and partnerships. IPPI facilitates community wide moments of spiritual reflection as well as provide alcohol and drug-free alternative social events in communities throughout the County. Please call (510) 909-1135 for more information.

Web Links:

If you are interested in finding information about alcohol or drug recovery or treatment programs for individuals you may contact any one of the following resources: Department of Behavioral Health Care Services: 510-567-8100 Public Health Department Clearinghouse: 888-604-INFO (4636) – toll free Eden I&R Resource Finder: www.alamedaco.info/ California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: www.abc.ca.gov/ Join Together: www.jointogether.org/sa/

Contact Information:

Adriana Alvarado, Program Manager 1000 Broadway Suite 500 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510-208-5926 Fax: 510-208-5935 Email: adriana.alvarado@acgov.org