By: Mara Carlin, Director of Prevention Services The 2023-2024 winter season is off to a great start at Wellspring Center for Prevention. Preventionists are teaching all different programs in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. I am so excited to be back at Wellspring after being on maternity leave and was…
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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.
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.
Learn more about our School-Based Clinical Services
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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ABC Training – Class #1
Welcome to the Alcohol & Beverage Commission training class # 1 Please note: All holders of plenary or limited retail distribution licenses issued under the…
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual (Zoom) -
Heart and Mind: Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, and Self-care
Instructor: Josh Collins Class Description: This class will introduce the concepts of mindfulness and self-compassion. Tools around meditation and adapting it to recovery will be…
Friday, January 19, 2024 8:30 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.
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Here are some common risk factors of teen drug use, as well as tips for preventing drug use in your teen.
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