Who is the HTMA? What do we do to help our community? Welcome!

About the HTMA Established in 1989 For the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse, as well as the prevention of suicide, amongst our community youth Coordinate our efforts with community components

Problem/ Risk: Drug overdoses (particularly from heroin and other opiates), prescription drug abuse, and suicide rates are increasing in Howell Township and communities across the nation amongst youth and young adults ages 18 to 25. Strategy: HTMA pairs with Howell Township’s law enforcement, schools, community and civic organizations, residents, and businesses to institute effective prevention programs that address these specific issues. HTMA’s Prevention Press newsletter is distributed township-widePrevention Press through schools and community events to inform about prevention strategies, as well as at-risk behaviors and suicide. It is also on the township website.

Identifies specific, current at-risk community populations and behaviors based on research, statistics, and data generated from community agencies Informs township and governing town council on above trends, as well as indicates plans for effective prevention program implementation throughout Howell Presents township risks and trends and proposes appropriate preventative program initiatives to county, state, and national officials to secure as much grant money as possible for Howell Township from alliance-allocated funds Organizes fundraisers and solicits donations to raise additional money from corporations, private institutions, and community members Provides effective drug, alcohol, tobacco, and suicide prevention programs, using above money, tailored to meet Howell Township’s specific, current prevention needs amongst youth and young adults

comes from federal Drug Enforcement Demand Reduction (DEDR) funds does not cost taxpayers any money Grant money that funds HTMA programs and other prevention strategies:

HTMA Law Enforcement Schools Civic & Community Groups Residents & Businesses Community Components

Educators from elementary through high school grades representing the Howell Township School District and the Freehold Regional High School District School students, teachers, and administrators Howell High School SAC Camille Mussari and some of her SADD students

Howell Township Police Department

Howell Township and community service clubs, such as the Howell Chamber of Commerce, Howell Optimist Club, and the Howell PAL are an active component of HTMA. Civic and Community Volunteer Groups Howell PAL Summer Football Camp Howell Optimist Club and NFL Players, including linebacker Chase Blackburn of the NY Giants

Businesses, professionals, and corporations offer support and fund donations to the HTMA. Residents volunteer their time to assist with our prevention strategies and programs. Howell’s Residents and Businesses Ice World welcomes Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane, Stanley Cup winner & Olympian Wells Fargo honors HTMA as a community partner award winner

HTMA membership is comprised of many active components from our community with whom we maintain mutually supportive relationships. TEAMWORK!

Thank you for your time and interest. Join us! Now accepting 2013 membership applications

Contact: Ralph Hoffman HTMA coordinator ext Online: Howell Township Website, (click “Departments,” then select “Municipal Alliance”)