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Services Available to Youth

As youth, you all play an important role in our community. We are proud to offer a number of services at The Southwest Council, Inc. that can help you become more knowledgeable about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Your input and time as a young person is truly valuable to us, so we encourage you to become involved by volunteering and serving on one or more of our coalitions.

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.

Camp YEY
This free camp is offered every summer to students who have participated in one of our many programs throughout the school year. Not only will the campers learn excellent leadership skills throughout their time with us but they will also have a great time enjoying the ropes course and other fun outdoor activities! Age: 4th-12th grade.

Want to know more? Check out our FAQs about Camp YEY.

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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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.