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Posted on: August 19, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Don’t wait for treatment- Help is here today

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The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office is partnering with local police departments to help individuals suffering from substance abuse and addiction.

 

Straight to Treatment allows any individual to walk into a participating police department and explain that they need help battling an addiction. Once they complete the application process, they are immediately put in touch with a treatment provider.


“This is an amazing program for individuals who are struggling with addiction,” said Commissioner Director Robert M. Damminger. “Addiction recovery needs to be accessible for all. Addiction touches so many of us and our families, we want to be there for them when they’re ready to get help. Our local police stations have enthusiastically participated in launching this program. The goal of Straight to Treatment is to bring individuals who are in need of addiction treatment to the resources we have in Gloucester County.” 

 

“We are going to continue to increase the program’s coverage area and we are striving to effectively provide services to those who are seeking to overcome substance use disorder and turn around their lives,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Frank J. DiMarco.

 

Anyone struggling with addiction or substance abuse can visit one of the following participating police stations for assistance.

 

Clayton Police Department

Tuesdays

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

Deptford Township Police Department

Tuesdays

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hotline: 856-345-1458

 

Elk Township Police Department

Wednesdays

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

Glassboro Police Department

Tuesdays

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

Harrison Township Police Department

Wednesdays

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

Mantua Police Department

Thursdays

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

Monroe Township Police Department

Mondays

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

Paulsboro Police Department

Mondays

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hotline: 856-345-1458

 

Washington Township Police Department

Mondays

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Hotline: 856-766-8870

 

West Deptford Police Department

Thursdays

Noon to 4 p.m.

Hotline: 856-345-1458

 

Woodbury Police Department

Wednesdays

Noon to 4 p.m.

Hotline: 856-345-1458

 

For more information on Straight to Treatment, contact any of the providers above, reach out to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office at (856) 384-5500 or visit www.gloucestercountynj.gov.

 

 

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