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Services Available to Businesses

The Southwest Council, Inc. offers a variety of services that benefit not only business owners, but employees as well. These programs help you become more educated about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and how they effect the workplace. We provide businesses and their employees with the services necessary to have a happier, healthier work environment.

Most services are grant-funded, however those indicated by an asterisk ( * ), require a fee for service.

ATOD Prevention & Recovery Resource Center
The Council provides each county with informative brochures, pamphlets and research materials. Certified staff are available to offer supportive telephone guidance, technical assistance, professional consultation and referrals. For more information on this particular service, please call the Resource Center located in your county, which can be found on the Get In Touch page.

Breast Cancer Awareness, Education and Screening Initiative
The goal of the Breast Cancer Awareness, Education, and Screening Initiative is to increase the number of women aged 40 and over in Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester counties completing annual mammography screenings. The initiative enhances existing Southwest Council (SWC) services and includes group education, an evidence based intervention program, one-on-one education, referrals to the Affiliates Reach Out for Life financing program, transportation to Cumberland County residents, and incentives. SWC will partner with treatment centers to offer additional education sessions and recruit women to the initiative. For more information please call Amie Lidke at 856-794-1011 ext. 306.

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Coping with Work and Family Stress*
A research-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce stress and the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and violence. This comprehensive and exciting program provides adults with the skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations and to reduce stressors which can contribute to mental or physical health problems.

Current Trends in Street Drugs
This statewide project is designed to alert and educate parents, educators, youth, college students or concerned community members about the signs, symptoms and dangers of a variety of legal and illegal drugs, including current drug trends.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)*
A valuable service provided to local businesses that helps to identify and to assist employees with substance abuse and related problems. Certified staff provide intervention services to employers to assist them with various concerns. For more information on the Employee Assistance Programs The Southwest Council, Inc. offers, please call Tom Worrell at (856) 794-1011 ext. 301.

Evaluation & Assessment Services*
Professional substance abuse evaluations provided as a professional service for adolescents and adults.

Fatal Vision Goggles Project
This project addresses the serious problem of drinking and driving in NJ. The goal is to educate people on the dangers of over-consumption and drunk driving. This project sends a clear message that alcohol should not be consumed by anyone under the age of 21. For more information on this particular service, please call the Resource Center located in your county, which can be found on the Get In Touch page.

Film Library
Over 400 assorted ATOD videos and DVDs are available for ages 4 through adult on a wide variety of topics. Many titles are available in Spanish. For more information on this particular service, please call the Resource Center located in your county, which can be found on the Get In Touch page.

Healthy Communities Coalition
The Cumberland County Healthy Communities Coalition was formed to build healthy communities by reducing substance abuse. Our Coalition promotes coordination and partnership between organizations to create environments that are alcohol, tobacco and drug free. We build links between local organizations and individuals who are working to accomplish common goals.

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Professional Trainings & Workshops
Educational services for professionals, businesses and community groups are available to increase awareness of risk factors leading to substance abuse and to train individuals on prevention strategies.

Take Control of Your Health
A 2 ½ hour six-week program being offered once weekly specifically for people in recovery. You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to incorporate better nutrition and exercise into your weekly schedule, learn some easy relaxation techniques, and see how simple it can be to take better care of yourself so you can not only sustain your recovery, but also thrive in it.

Underage Drinking Coalitions
Community members, including parents, educators, law enforcement, faith-based and youth, are invited to join the Childhood Drinking Coalitions in Cumberland, Gloucester or Salem counties, which meet bi-monthly to reduce underage drinking. Alcohol is the #1 drug of choice among youth!

Volunteer Opportunities & Senior Services
The Council welcomes volunteers of all ages to assist with the many programs we offer, as well as to assist with services held within the Resource Centers.

We Check for 21!
An education and advocacy campaign for the hospitality industry and retailers designed to improve compliance with the state’s legal drinking age: Alchohol sellers pledge to check the IDs of young buyers.