County Commissioners declare April as Alcohol Awareness Month

For Immediate Release:
April 28, 2025

County Commissioners declare April
as Alcohol Awareness Month

FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month during a workshop meeting on April 15.

"The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners declared April as Alcohol Awareness Month to encourage those struggling with alcohol use to seek out programs and resources that can help them on the path to recovery," said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. "According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), researchers estimate that each year there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths. It is crucial that we continue to raise awareness and connect individuals with life-saving resources and services."

"In 2020, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners launched the Stigma-Free Monmouth website with the goal of reducing the stigmas associated with mental illness and substance use disorder," said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. "In addition to the Stigma Free initiative, Monmouth ACTS connects residents to a wide range of human services through strong public-private partnerships including substance use disorder. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Monmouth ACTS at 732-683-8959."

To learn more about the Monmouth County Stigma-Free initiative, go to stigmafree-monmouth.org. For more information on Monmouth ACTS, go to monmouthacts.org.

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FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month during a workshop meeting on April 15. Photo by Monmouth County Government.