Municipal Alliance

Vision: The Little Falls Municipal Alliance envisions a community that promotes wellness and protects the public from the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Mission: The mission of the Little Falls Municipal Alliance is to identify and address community health needs through awareness, education, communication, collaborations, and sharing of resources.

Problem Statement: Acceptance of alcohol use is an issue in Little Falls 

Root Cause: Availability/Access 

Local Conditions: 

• Academic failure is 3% above statewide individual county risk factor averages 
• Parents and other community members are vaguely aware of the hazardous consequences that occur from alcohol abuse; especially among youth 
• Low enforcement of laws are favorable to alcohol and drug use 
• Strong influences from towns, such as, Paterson 

Links and References:

• Governor's Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: gcada.nj.gov/public/
• United for Prevention in Passaic County: Wpunj.edu/uppc/

Project Medicine Drop: 
Little Falls Police Department 
225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424