Promoting Healthy Living Through Education, Training & Advocacy

Who Is Wellspring Center for Prevention?

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.

Prepare for NJ’s 2026-2027 School Cell Phone Ban

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.

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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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Stay up-to-date with our most recent endeavors, research, and events by following our official social media channels. By following us, you’ll gain insights into our projects, objectives, and the communities we serve. Your engagement aids our mission and helps amplify our cause.

Support Our Mission

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 are used to support our programs and events throughout Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Wellspring by the Numbers

0 Individual counseling sessions for K-12 students through our School Based Clinical Services in 2023.
0 Times our community engaged with essential updates and resources in 2023, helping us spread awareness and support.
0 Professionals who received initial or recertification CEUs for various addiction, prevention, and counseling fields in 2023.

On the Blog

How to Protect Seniors From Financial Scams

How to Protect Seniors From Financial Scams

Related Articles: Financial scams targeting older adults are a growing concern across the United States. According to the FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report, Americans aged 60 and older filed more than 201,000 internet crime complaints and reported over $7.7 billion in financial losses in 2025. That’s a 37% increase in reported losses compared to 2024….

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Negative Effects of Screen Time on Child Development: What Parents Should Know

Negative Effects of Screen Time on Child Development: What Parents Should Know

By Lizz Dinnigan, Preventionist The effects of screen time on child development have become a growing concern for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals. Research suggests that excessive screen use may be associated with difficulties in attention, language development, social skills, sleep, and mental health. Although digital devices can offer educational benefits, too much recreational screen…

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