There are various addictive and dangerous substances that people in our community may access. This newsletter intends to highlight Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine), and Opiates which are substances causing serious health problems in the United States. People are now able to obtain these drugs via internet sources. This process only compounds the substance abuse crisis.

The Mahwah Municipal Alliance offers a community liaison that acts as an advocate for those families and individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

A presentation for the community that will focus on understanding today’s cannabis, some ripple effects as evidenced by other states, and understanding the implications on the adolescent brain and well-being.

The Mahwah Municipal Alliance offers a community liaison that acts as an advocate for those families and individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

The Ganley Foundation provides educational presentations for schools and community organizations on the topics of mental health, stress reduction, depression, and suicide prevention. These heartfelt and empowering presentations…

Bergen County’s Division of Mental Health became a trailblazer in the movement to end the stigma associated with mental illness by asking Bergen County towns to designate themselves Stigma-Free.  Mahwah’s town council and mayor have signed a resolution declaring Mahwah a Stigma-Free Zone!

Learn what to do in case of an overdose and how to administer the lifesaving, overdose reversal agent known as Naloxene or Narcan. Narcan is the antidote to an opioid overdose and you can get your kit for free.

Designed for girls grades 3-8 to learn about gratitude, courage, confidence and setting goals while experiencing different ways to move

When there are any visitors in your house, your medicine cabinet can be open game for drug thieves. In fact, 70% of drug addicts reported that they started their addiction to prescription medications from family, friends and strangers’ medicine cabinets.

Empowering Young Women Through Motion! Designed for girls grades 4-8 to learn about gratitude, courage, confidence, and setting goals, while training for their first 5K!

Dr. Bradley’s respect-based philosophy is at the heart of the presentations he has given to thousands of parents who are seeking ways to communicate with their adolescent children. It’s also something he practices daily as he and his wife raise their two children.

Each year at Mahwah Day, the MMA distributes free of charge approximately 500 helmets to the citizens of Mahwah.

The Mahwah Police Department and MMA support several sports organized by the Mahwah Sports Boosters with continuing support from the community. 

Provided for children to from underserved areas of the community, the annual Holiday Party provides gifts, food, activities and other entertainment for local kids ranging in age from 2 – 20. Gifts are provided from donations by the MMA, local citizens and local businesses. 

Project Kid Care is a national child photo identification and safety education program that was developed jointly by Polaroid Corporation and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

CyberSafety works to provide parents with a broad education about the internet and its potential threats.  The presentation covers popular trends in the use of email, text messaging, social networking sites as well as mobile phone media capabilities.

In support of the community in Mahwah and Bergen County, the Mahwah Municipal Alliance holds food drives at certain times of the year to benefit those who are less fortunate.

In support of the community in Mahwah and Bergen County, the Mahwah Municipal Alliance holds clothing drives at certain times of the year to benefit those who are less fortunate.