The latest issue of Prevention Pulse offers timely updates on addiction trends, mental health, and community wellness. Published weekly by Wellspring Center for Prevention, this newsletter keeps families, professionals, and advocates informed and engaged in building healthier communities. Addiction News & Policy Updates: Week of June 1, 2025 Each week, we spotlight key developments that…
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Here are some back-to-school tips for parents looking to help their children prepare for the new school year.
Read MoreGLP-1 Poison Alerts, Opioid Funding & CPS Training | Prevention News May 30, 2025
The latest issue of Prevention Pulse offers timely updates on addiction trends, drug safety concerns, and upcoming prevention training opportunities. Published weekly by Wellspring Center for Prevention, this newsletter keeps families, professionals, and community leaders informed and engaged in building healthier, more resilient communities. Addiction News & Policy Updates: Week of May 25, 2025 Staying…
Read MoreWellspring Names Nuris Rodriguez-Pabon as New Executive Director
Wellspring Center for Prevention welcomes Nuris Rodriguez-Pabon, LCSW, as its new Executive Director, bringing 20+ years of leadership in public health, mental health, and community care.
Read MoreTeen Gambling: Warning Signs, Dangers, and How to Prevent It
By Blake Birenkrant, Manalapan High School Gambling, by definition, is risking something of value, most of the time money, in exchange for the chance to win something greater in value than you risked, most of the time more money than you risked. Most gambling comes in the form of betting (another term for gambling) on…
Read MoreDunellen Teens Take a Stand Against Underage Drinking
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…
Read MoreWhich Parenting Style Is Best? Pros and Cons of the 4 Types
Parenting is a mix of big, life-changing decisions as well as tiny, daily ones. The parenting style you take on will have long-term consequences for your family’s future. Learn more about the four types of psychologist-accepted parenting styles to determine which would be the best option for your family.Â
Read MoreEzra Helfand Announces Retirement After 19 Years of Leadership at Wellspring Center for Prevention
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…
Read MoreHow to Protect Seniors From Financial Scams
Related Articles: Financial scams targeting seniors are on the rise and they’re becoming more sophisticated. As a caregiver or concerned family member, understanding how these scams work is the first step toward protecting your loved one from emotional distress and devastating financial loss. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in 2021 alone, there…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to CADC Certifications in New Jersey
If you’re interested in becoming a substance abuse counselor, here are the different types of CADC certifications to consider.
Read MoreMiddlesex County Youth Win Empowerment Award at 2025 Incorruptible.Us Statewide Summit
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,…
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