Wellspring Center for Prevention is a private nonprofit agency serving community members and organizations of Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean 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.
New Jersey’s upcoming school cell phone restrictions will be a major shift for students, educators, and families. Wellspring can help your school prepare with presentations and readiness sessions focused on digital wellness, student mental health, prevention education, and healthier technology habits.
Book a readiness session to help your students, staff, and families navigate the transition.
Registration for this class has closed. Presenter: Heather Ward In this course, students will learn what Environmental Strategies are and be able to discern between…
Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm University Behavioral Health Care at Centennial AvenuePresenter: Mara Carlin The purpose of this course is to help students develop a community-based prevention plan. Students will be able to develop a plan…
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm University Behavioral Health Care at Centennial AvenuePresenter: Nicki Francis To be effective, prevention activities must be tailored to the target population. This involves applying the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)…
Thursday, June 25, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm University Behavioral Health Care at Centennial AvenueOur 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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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, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.
Summer break can be a welcome reset for students and families. After a long school year, many young people are ready for slower mornings, more time with friends, outdoor activities, and a break from homework. But the shift into summer can also be an adjustment. School provides more than academics. It creates a daily rhythm,…
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Many parents today are trying to raise children differently from how they were raised. They want to stay calm during conflict, listen to their child’s feelings, avoid harsh punishment, and build a stronger emotional connection at home. That is a good goal. Children and teens benefit from parents and caregivers who are warm, responsive, and…
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