WHO
WE ARE
StandUP AJ is a substance abuse prevention coalition
Represented on the coalition:
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AJ Police Department
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AJUSD
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AJ City Council
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Axiom Care of AZ
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AYP
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City of AJ Parks & Rec
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DARE
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Horizon Health and Wellness
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Independent News
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Intensive Treatment Centers of AZ
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Love Gospel Church
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PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones)
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Pinal County Adult and Juvenile Probation
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Pinal County Attorneys Office
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Pinal County Public Health
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Rhino Recreation
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Superstition Mtn Fire and Rescue
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CAAFA/New Leaf
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LaFrontera/Empact
TEAM MEMBERS.
Established in July of 2020, StandUP AJ is a group of community members and organizations that share the common desire and goal of preventing substance misuse in our beloved community of Apache Junction. With our dedication, hard work, and collaborative efforts we strive to do just that. It is our own community driven empowerment that will help a thriving, healthy Apache Junction community rise to the top!
Shelly Verley
Director
Scott Smith
Chair of StandUP AJ
Treatment Specialist, Pinal County Adult Probation
Susan White
Vice Chair of StandUP AJ
Overdose/Opioid/Suicide Mortality Review Program Manager
Pinal County Public Health
Allen Villalobos
Treasurer of StandUP AJ
CEO, United Way of Pinal County
Karen Shogren
Secretary of StandUP AJ
Program Coordinator, Treasure Hunter, Pinal County Juvenile Courts
Mike Harding
Chair, Education Outreach Committee
Pastor, Love Gospel Church
Additional Support
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Arizona Counter Drug Task Force
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Tempe Coalition
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Tempe Community Council
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Joronda Montano (Mentor)
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Bernadette Coggins (Mentor)
Other Coalitions
Casa Grande Alliance
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Copper Corridor
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Mesa Prevention Alliance
Member of:
Apache Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
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Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona