Elmwood Park police back heroin arrests with treatment information

PUBLIC SAFETY: Amid what has become a steady stream of arrests for heroin possession — sometimes several in a day — Elmwood Park police today released a list of treatment facilities for drug abusers seeking help with their addictions.

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Jerry DeMarco

01/23/2015 7:24 p.m.

The department “recognizes that many people become trapped in the cycle of substance abuse and are struggling for a way out,” Police Chief Michael Foligno said. “While we remain committed to our law enforcement mission, we are equally committed to doing our part to encourage people to get help.”

“It’s important to know that help is available,” he said.

High Focus Centers, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus 1-800-877-3628

The Good Shepherd Mission (men only), 336 Broadway, Paterson, (973) 742-9244

Evergreen Substance Abuse Center, 230 East Ridgewood Ave., Paramus 1-800-730-2762

Endeavour House, 206 Bergen Avenue, Kearny 1-800-570-2626

Transformation Life Centers, 395 Floyd Ackert Rd, West Park, N.Y. 845-384-6511

Police added a disclaimer: “There are many other facilities and treatment centers available for you to contact in order for you to get help if you have a problem. We are not recommending these facilities, we are simply providing you with places to contact that may be able to help you.”

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