Category: Press & News

Dunellen, NJ—As prom and graduation season kicks off across New Jersey, students at Dunellen High School are taking an active role in promoting youth safety and discouraging underage drinking. Members of the Stop Underage Drinking Students (SUDS) group recently participated in the Sticker Shock Campaign, a prevention initiative that targets adult behavior and raises awareness…

East Brunswick, NJ — Wellspring Center for Prevention announces the upcoming retirement of its longtime Executive Director and CEO, Ezra Helfand, after 19 years of dedicated service to the agency and the communities of Middlesex and Monmouth counties. His last day in the role will be on April 25, 2025. Since joining the organization in…

Middlesex County, NJ – The Middlesex County chapter of Incorruptible.Us has been recognized with the prestigious Empowerment Award at the 2025 Incorruptible.Us Statewide Summit, held on April 5, 2025. The award honors the group for its outstanding efforts in empowering peers and inspiring positive change through advocacy for tobacco cessation and the promotion of healthy,…

Middlesex County, NJ – Wellspring Center for Prevention hosted the 21st Annual Young Women’s Conference on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Middlesex College at College Center. This year’s theme, “Shine Bright Like A Diamond,” honored the resilience, brilliance, and potential of young women across Middlesex County. Held from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the…

Experts discuss social media’s impact on mental health and offer tips for healthier digital habits at Wellspring’s 2024 legislative event at Middlesex College.

Explore highlights from the 2024 Senior Conference, covering Medicaid, fraud prevention, and mental health strategies to support the well-being of older adults.

Recap of the Tree of Hope Ceremony 2024, honoring recovery champions and raising awareness about substance misuse and mental health recovery.

Piscataway held its first International Overdose Awareness Day on August 15, 2024. Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those affected by overdose.

By: Rikki Siegel, Preventionist 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 able to jump…

Addiction can have a profound impact on relationships. Whether it is a spouse, parent, child, or friend, addiction can cause feelings of betrayal, anger, and mistrust. It can be difficult to repair these relationships, but it is not impossible. Discover how addiction negatively affects relationships and five ways to repair relationships affected by addiction. How…

Addiction is a complex and challenging disease that can have severe consequences on an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Overcoming addiction is a challenging journey, and seeking help can be even more daunting due to the stigma attached to it. However, reaching out for support is a courageous and necessary step toward recovery.  Understanding…