New Providence Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder

02/02/2026

Join us for the next Parent Consortium event, "Screenagers: Under the Influence," on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30pm at New Providence High School. The evening will include another installment of the "Screenagers" series, focusing on how technology use and social media have affected teens' substance use. We will also have a Q & A featuring expert panelists.
Watch a trailer of the movie here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under-the-influence
All pre-registered students (6th-12th grade) will receive a Starbucks gift card! Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cJxd1zfFVXuPM8hbx9Ags8ztLsBc4hXvseTc0MTRurg/viewform?edit_requested=true

01/22/2026

📈📊We are planning for our next grant cycle and we need your help! We want to know what substance trends you're seeing in New Providence so we can make informed decisions on the programs we offer.📊📈
Please help us by completing this quick, anonymous survey. We'll use the data to help us plan future programming for our kids and community.

01/12/2026

Mark your calendars for the next 2 Parent Consortium events that will focus on our kids' mental health and substance use in the digital age. Pre-registered kids (grades 6-12) will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card for attending!
Register for Screenagers: Next Chapter here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQztiG3riEvUdwgjkli5rXnmrFtc5JlBCf_I_0l-cQtwSHJQ/viewform

Follow us for more info to come on Screenagers: Under the Influence.

01/07/2026

Save the date for an eye-opening movie screening and discussion. Join us on Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm at NPHS. Follow us for more information to come.

11/15/2025

Parents who host, lose the most!

10/24/2025

Have you seen the red ribbons around town? Our NPMS Peer Leaders tied these ribbons in celebration of Red Ribbon Week, the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. Red Ribbon Week runs every year, from October 23rd through October 31st. Use the ribbons to spark conversations with your family about living drug-free! For more information on the Red Ribbon Week campaign visit: https://www.redribbon.org/about

10/23/2025

Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week! Our children have the right to grow up drug free - and we have the responsibility to make that happen. Take the pledge: www.redribbon.org/pledge

10/22/2025

Planning a party? Don't let this happen to you.
It is possible to host a fun party for teens without alcohol.
Set your expectations and be responsible.

A voice identified as a physician took over a 911 call, explaining a minor was conscious but suffering from alcohol poisoning.

10/16/2025

10/15/2025

When kids have the right tools to cope with anxiety, they are less likely to cope with substances. This important community-wide discussion is happening tonight! See you there!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening at 7pm in the NPHS/MS Media Center!

Meet our panelists here! - https://www.flipsnack.com/FB66AD77C6F/the-anxious-generation-community-conversation-panelists/full-view.html

10/10/2025

Look for our banner at the NPHS football game tonight! If you'd like a free yard sign to support our campaign to reduce underage drinking in NP, contact us at newprovalliance@gmail.com