NewBridge Hosts Free Alcohol Prevention Program
Pompton Plains, N.J., Sept. 12, 2006 - NewBridge Services, a nonprofit community provider of behavioral health and education services, offers its Fatal Vision® goggles program free-of-charge to northern New Jersey schools and organizations, thanks to a grant from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. During the program, participants wear goggles that simulate the sensation of being intoxicated, helping them to understand the level of visual impairment that comes with drinking alcohol.
"With a new school year underway, we encourage middle and high school educators to sign up for this free program as part of their enrichment curriculum," said Michele Iannucci, Director of Prevention Services, NewBridge. "Many teens don't understand how alcohol affects the brain and impairs your ability to drive, walk or even write. These goggles are a powerful tool for teens to experience the disabling effects of alcohol consumption."
As the only Fatal Vision goggles resource center in northern New Jersey, NewBridge also offers Fatal Vision kits free for loan to teachers, police officers, student assistance coordinators, school resource officers, nurses or other leaders of children's groups who wish to educate young people about the effects of drinking alcohol. The kits include goggles, class materials, videos and teaching guides.
"This program, although fun and interactive, drives the message home-drinking impairs," said Iannucci.
The Fatal Vision program is just one of many prevention programs offered by NewBridge. For more information on the Fatal Vision goggles program or to receive a copy of NewBridge's prevention program brochure for schools and youth organizations, please call Michele Iannucci at (973) 839-2521, ext. 228. The prevention brochure can also be downloaded at http://www.newbridge.org/downloads/broch_prevention.pdf. To sign up to receive free tips, news and information, visit www.newbridge.org.
About NewBridge Services
NewBridge Services, Inc., a non-profit community organization founded in 1963, provides innovative mental health, substance abuse, housing, children’s and senior services and education programs. Whether dealing with stress, grief, or substance abuse or in need of parenting, relationship or caregiving advice, NewBridge offers counseling programs, educational forums and life-enriching services to help people bring balance to their lives. For more information call 973-839-2520 or click here.
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