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.

School-Based Clinical Services

As part of our offerings, Wellspring provides school-based clinical services in partnership with various school districts in Middlesex County. Our programs are designed around collaboration with the school district’s practices and on-site support services to ensure a seamless, barrier-free environment to care. Each program is staffed by professionals experienced in youth development, mental health counseling, and case management and backed by Wellspring’s mission to help educators focus on their youth and foster and develop healthy minds and healthy bodies.

Know anyone who is in need of referral to treatment?
For the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988.
Click here to access our online help-tool.
Or, call the statewide Addiction Access Center at 844-276-2777.

Upcoming Events and Classes

  • Renewal Training: Embodied Recovery – 6 CEUs

    Instructor: Josh Collins Description: This class focuses on the dysregulation of the brain, body, and nervous system from addiction and co-occurring issues. Using education on…

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Zoom
  • CPS Course: P402: Coalition Building and Maintenance

    Presenter: ShaRonda Amon This course will examine methods for building a common agenda. Participants will learn how to effectively work with various aspects of communities…

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm University Behavioral Health Care at Centennial Avenue
    151 Centennial Avenue
    Piscataway, NJ 08854
  • CPS Course: P502: Assessment & Planning of Environmental Strategies

    Presenter: Heather Ward In this course, students will learn what Environmental Strategies are and be able to discern between individual and environmental strategies. Students will…

    Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm University Behavioral Health Care at Centennial Avenue
    151 Centennial Avenue
    Piscataway, NJ 08854
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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 – accepted in any amount – 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

Do Cell Phone Bans Improve Well-being? What Students Really Need

Do Cell Phone Bans Improve Well-being? What Students Really Need

Do Cell Phone Bans Really Help Students? As New Jersey prepares to limit student cell phone use during the school day, many parents, caregivers, educators, and school communities are asking the same question: Will cell phone bans actually help students? The answer depends on what we mean by “help.” If the goal is simply to…

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