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Programs

LBI Cub Scout & Girl Scout Campfire USA Program
Scouts take part in a six week program called CampfireUSA.

DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
Long Beach Island Police provide drug and alcohol prevention programs in elementary school, middle school and high school forums.

Lifeguards in Training
Prevention education program presented to 14 and 15 year old participants of the LIT program.

Project Graduation
Alcohol, tobacco and other drug-free graduation celebration for local high school students.

Intergenerational Club
Program includes seniors, children and school leaders interacting in alcohol prevention and alternative activities.

Preventative Parenting
Series of workshops aimed at increasing parents knowledge and awareness of the parallel between alcohol and drug abuse and child neglect or abuse.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness & Education
Education to prospective parents on the dangers of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy. The Alliance participates in April Showers, a free program for parents, parents-to-be and those thinking of becoming parents and Healthy Choices, a program for 7th, 8th and 9th grade girls and their mothers which focuses on making healthy life choices and provides information on FAS.

Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation
Individual and group educational sessions on the harmful effects of smoking and second hand smoke. Elementary school students develop booklets depicting the negative consequences of smoking. The Alliance participates in the annual Choose to be Tobacco Free Educational Program for Ocean County 6th Graders.

Girl and Boy Power
Program provides individual and group prevention education to pre-teens, adolescents and young adults, on health issues, including ATOD, stress, self-esteem and body image, and home alone safety.

Forest Friends
Puppet presentation developed to educate young children on life skills and decision making tasks.

Wellness Programs
Hike for Health, a supervised walking program for older adults, Project Healthy Bones, a program for women at risk for osteoporosis, and LBI Annual Family Walk include substance abuse prevention education.

Preschool Power
Program provides age appropriate information to children ages 3-5 on a variety of health issues including ATOD, self esteem, character, and violence prevention.

Scouts Against Tobacco
Local scout troupes provide prevention education during meetings.

Senior Games/Talks
Fun, informative program for older adults on a variety of health related topics, including ATOD.

Shore Health
Quarterly newsletter for LBI residents provides prevention education on ATOD and other health issues, as well as information on LBIHD and LBIMA programs and activities. Newsletters are available at town halls, libraries, community centers, and schools.


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