By Blake Birenkrant, Manalapan High School In the past, smoking used to be the norm in society for people of all ages, when its effects on health were mostly undiscovered. Today, smoking addiction, while still prevalent, has been taken over by addictions to vaping and other nicotine-related products. Teen vaping and youth nicotine use have…
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Who Is Wellspring Center for Prevention?
Wellspring Center for Prevention is a private nonprofit agency serving community members and organizations of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through our quality prevention and intervention services. Our programs promote sound mental health, effective family functioning, and awareness of the devastating effects of substance misuse and dependency.
School-Based Clinical Services
As part of our offerings, Wellspring provides school-based clinical services in partnership with various school districts in Middlesex County. Our programs are designed around collaboration with the school district’s practices and on-site support services to ensure a seamless, barrier-free environment to care. Each program is staffed by professionals experienced in youth development, mental health counseling, and case management and backed by Wellspring’s mission to help educators focus on their youth and foster and develop healthy minds and healthy bodies.
Know anyone who is in need of referral to treatment?
For the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988.
Click here to access our online help-tool.
Or, call the statewide Addiction Access Center at 844-276-2777.
Upcoming Events and Classes
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Renewal Training: Stigma and Mental Health – 6 CEUs
Instructor: Derrick Watkins Description: Stigma remains one of the greatest obstacles to achieving positive mental health outcomes. It influences how people view themselves, how communities…
Friday, January 16, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Zoom -
L/CADC Mandatory Legal Standards Training – 6 Hours
Wellspring Center for Prevention is pleased to be hosting Mandatory Legal Standards trainings presented via ZOOM. These trainings will satisfy the mandatory requirement for 2026…
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9:30 am Zoom -
Renewal Training: What is Addiction Recovery? – 6 CEUs
Instructor: Alan Shapiro Description: This training will attempt to clarify what Addiction Recovery entails as a process of change that goes beyond abstinence to improved…
Friday, February 20, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Zoom
Our Programs
Our work is centered around improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, professionals, and communities through quality prevention and intervention services. Our programs promote sound mental health, effective family functioning, and awareness of the devastating effects of substance misuse and dependency across the lifespan.
Follow Us on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with our most recent endeavors, research, and events by following our official social media channels. By following us, you’ll gain insights into our projects, objectives, and the communities we serve. Your engagement aids our mission and helps amplify our cause.
Support Our Mission
Wellspring Center for Prevention is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that is supported by grants, non-governmental contracts, and donations from community members like you. Your kind donations – accepted in any amount – are used to support our programs and events throughout Middlesex County.
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