It is my pleasure to welcome you to the web site for the Southwest Council, a non-profit health agency based in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties that provides prevention and education resources and services for the illegal use, misuse and continued abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Together with our Executive Board of Directors, staff and the hundred of volunteers and friends, I am delighted offer you this service to better assist you in finding the prevention services you require which would easily suit your needs.

Whether you are working within a school, a community based program, or if you are a student, a parent, or an individual interested in learning more about our services, you will find this site helpful in discovering the many different prevention programs the Southwest Council has to offer. Each of our ATOD Resource Centers are conveniently located within the center of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties and are fully functional centers, complete with materials that would be of benefit to all ages. Be sure to visit our Calendar of Events section for announcements and scheduled programs which are generally offered free of charge.*

As the Executive Director of one of the largest prevention service providers in the region, I encourage you look over the numerous programs and services we offer and contact our professional staff so we may discuss ways to implement our "science based" services for you. We also have programs specifically tailored to your needs.

I look forward to having the opportunity to provide our services to you in the near future. Be sure to mention how helpful the website was to your and your family.

Joseph M. Williams, MA, LCADC, CPS
CEO

* grant funded