Identifying depression in seniors is often difficult, but there are some signs to help make the diagnosis. Here are 12 signs of senior depression.
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When Recovery Becomes Purpose: 2026 Tree of Hope Ceremony
Wellspring Center for Prevention brought community members and recovery advocates together on September 24 for its annual Tree of Hope Ceremony, recognizing the people and organizations helping individuals and families find support, connection and hope throughout Middlesex County. This year, Wellspring presented the 2026 Tree of Hope Award to the Family Support Organization of Middlesex…
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Support Wellspring Through OceanFirst’s CommUNITYFirst Program
Wellspring Center for Prevention is pleased to announce that we have joined OceanFirst Bank’s CommUNITYFirst Program, giving OceanFirst customers a simple way to support our mission at no additional cost. Through the program, customers can link a new or existing eligible OceanFirst personal or business account to Wellspring. Once an account is linked, OceanFirst makes…
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Why Developing Decision-Making Skills at a Young Age Is Important
Discover the top reasons that you should help your child develop decision-making skills at a young age to improve their adolescence.
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Prescription Drug Misuse in College Students: What Families Should Know
College is often a period of growing independence. Students are managing academics, work, relationships, health care and daily responsibilities with less direct oversight from parents and caregivers than they may have had in high school. That independence is an important part of becoming an adult, but it can also make substance misuse harder for families…
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Wellspring Joins Dunellen Community for 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Ceremony
DUNELLEN, NJ — September 1, 2026 — Wellspring Center for Prevention joined community members, local leaders, and partner organizations on August 31 for the 10th Annual Overdose Awareness Ceremony at Washington Memorial Park in Dunellen. Held in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the annual ceremony honors lives lost to overdose, supports individuals and families…
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A Summer of Connection, Creativity, and Growth at Pathways
Summer provides young people with a chance to recharge, explore new interests, make new connections, and grow outside of the traditional classroom. This year, students participating in Wellspring Center for Prevention’s Pathways summer programming did all of that and more. Through hands-on activities, community partnerships, creative projects, social-emotional learning, and trips beyond the program setting,…
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Remember, Learn and Take Action
Every year on August 31, communities around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember the people whose lives have been lost to overdose, support the family and friends who carry that loss, reduce the stigma surrounding substance use, and take action to prevent future deaths. International Overdose Awareness Day, often abbreviated…
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How to Become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in New Jersey
If you’re interested in becoming a substance abuse counselor, here are the different types of CADC certifications to consider.
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National Recovery Month 2026: Support Recovery in New Jersey
Every September we acknowledge National Recovery Month to educate that substance use treatment can enable those with disorders to live healthily.
Read MorePathways Summer Academy: Developing Friendships and Social Connections
By Gideon Abadilla, Youth Development Specialist Making social connections as an adolescent can seem difficult, awkward, and even frustrating. At this age, young people are still discovering who they are and may worry about making a bad impression on others. Add that to the reality of growing up in a digital age, where smartphones and…
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