Wellspring Center for Prevention

Wellspring Center for Prevention Wellspring is a non-profit, community-based health organization.

Teen stress can show up in many ways, from academic pressure and loneliness to feeling like everyone else is doing bette...
06/23/2026

Teen stress can show up in many ways, from academic pressure and loneliness to feeling like everyone else is doing better.

When those feelings become overwhelming, some teens may turn to substances as a way to cope. This CDC video offers an important reminder: it is okay to not be okay, and healthier support is available.

For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members, this can be a helpful starting point for conversations about stress, mental health, substance use, and when to ask for help.

Watch the CDC video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjGseIrCPWQ

Learn more from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/FreeMind

It’s okay to not be okay. Teens like you might be struggling and lo...

This week’s Prevention Pulse highlights two important prevention updates: a warning about a recent drug spike in New Jer...
06/22/2026

This week’s Prevention Pulse highlights two important prevention updates: a warning about a recent drug spike in New Jersey and new federal funding opportunities aimed at prevention, mental health, trauma, su***de prevention, recovery support, and workforce development.

For families, professionals, schools, and community partners, staying informed is one of the first steps toward prevention.

Read the latest issue here:

Email from Wellspring Center for Prevention Get the latest updates on addiction prevention. Prevention Pulse Promoting healthier communities. Brought to you by Wellspring Center for Prevention. June 1

Summer break can be a welcome reset for students, but it can also bring big changes to daily routines, sleep, screen tim...
06/19/2026

Summer break can be a welcome reset for students, but it can also bring big changes to daily routines, sleep, screen time, social plans, and family schedules.

For parents and caregivers, a healthy summer does not need to be perfectly planned. A few steady routines, regular check-ins, clear expectations, and meaningful ways for youth to stay connected can make a real difference.

Wellspring’s latest blog shares practical ways families can support youth well-being during the transition into summer break.

Read the blog:

Help youth transition into summer break with healthy routines, stronger family connection, community involvement, and prevention-focused support.

New Jersey schools are preparing for a major change in how students use cell phones during the school day.But a smoother...
06/18/2026

New Jersey schools are preparing for a major change in how students use cell phones during the school day.

But a smoother rollout takes more than a policy. Students, staff, and families need time to understand what the change means, why it matters, and how healthier digital habits can support learning, focus, and school climate.

Wellspring’s NJ School Cell Phone Ban Prep trainings help school communities start these conversations early. Programs can support staff development, parent education, student presentations, or broader planning before the policy takes effect.

Help your school prepare with clarity and support:

Help your school prepare for New Jersey’s 2026–2027 cell phone restrictions with affordable digital wellness presentations for students, families, educators, and staff.

Many parents want to be calm, supportive, and emotionally available without feeling like they are “giving in” all the ti...
06/17/2026

Many parents want to be calm, supportive, and emotionally available without feeling like they are “giving in” all the time.

That is where the difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting matters.

Gentle parenting still includes boundaries. Children and teens need warmth, connection, and empathy, but they also need consistency, expectations, and follow-through.

Our latest blog explains how families can balance emotional support with healthy structure at home.

Read more:

Learn the difference between gentle and permissive parenting, and how warmth, boundaries, and consistency can support healthy child development.

Middle school can be a major turning point for students and families.As children gain more independence, they may also f...
06/15/2026

Middle school can be a major turning point for students and families.

As children gain more independence, they may also face new pressures around va**ng, alcohol, ma*****na, and other substances. Prevention works best when students have trusted adults, clear expectations, and practical tools before they are in a high-pressure moment.

Wellspring Center for Prevention helps New Jersey schools, families, and communities support healthier decision-making through prevention education, student support, parent workshops, and community-based resources.

Learn how Wellspring can help your school or community:

Learn what parents should know about middle school alcohol, va**ng, and ma*****na experimentation, including warning signs, prevention tips, and how to talk with your child.

Renewal deadline coming up?Wellspring’s 3-hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training gives New Jersey L/CADCs and C...
06/11/2026

Renewal deadline coming up?

Wellspring’s 3-hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training gives New Jersey L/CADCs and CADCs an opportunity to review important legal and ethical responsibilities connected to alcohol and drug counseling practice.

This virtual training will cover topics such as confidentiality, telehealth, clinical supervision, documentation, professional conduct, duty to warn, and updates to relevant laws and regulations.

The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Register here:

Join our 3-hour Mandatory Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

New Jersey’s school cell phone ban is bringing real changes for students, families, teachers, and school leaders.Since 1...
06/10/2026

New Jersey’s school cell phone ban is bringing real changes for students, families, teachers, and school leaders.

Since 1980, Wellspring Center for Prevention has worked alongside New Jersey communities and schools to support prevention, education, and student wellness. As districts prepare for this shift, our team is offering free consultations to help schools think through practical next steps, student readiness, staff support, and parent communication.

Book a free consultation with Wellspring and help your school community prepare with confidence.

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Naloxone access is expanding across New Jersey, while public health officials continue to warn about the growing threat ...
06/08/2026

Naloxone access is expanding across New Jersey, while public health officials continue to warn about the growing threat of carfentanil nationwide.

This week’s Prevention Pulse looks at two important substance misuse prevention stories: how expanded naloxone access can help communities respond to overdose risk, and why the spread of highly potent synthetic opioids remains a serious concern for families, professionals, and local prevention efforts.

Read the latest issue here:

Email from Wellspring Center for Prevention Get the latest updates on addiction prevention. Prevention Pulse Promoting healthier communities. Brought to you by Wellspring Center for Prevention. June 5

L/CADCs and CADCs: Need to complete your Mandatory Legal Standards renewal requirement?Wellspring’s 3-hour Renewal Manda...
06/05/2026

L/CADCs and CADCs: Need to complete your Mandatory Legal Standards renewal requirement?

Wellspring’s 3-hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This Zoom-based course reviews key legal and ethical standards for alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey, including updates related to laws and regulations, clinical supervision, telehealth, confidentiality, professional conduct, and documentation.

Class size is limited to 25 registrants.

Register here:

Join our 3-hour Mandatory Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

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