Debunking Stress & Pain
October 13, 2021 For Older Adults, 55+ Kerri-Kerr Apito from K&P Holistic Health and Fitness will teach mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and chronic pain.
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Proper Medication Storage
Proper medication storage is important for one’s health and the children in one’s life. It can avoid the damaging of medication and accidental consumption from children. This video will provide information on the proper and safe storage of medication.
What’s Your Anti-Drug Contest
Tell Sussex County how you stay drug-free! There are so many different things that keep you away from alcohol and other drugs… Singing, Sports, Scouts, Dancing, Drawing, Friends, Pets and more! If you’re in grades 4-12, we want your original story, artwork, poetry or photography, which tells the world: What’s your anti-drug? Send your entry with the completed form to us by Wednesday October 20th by 5pm.
What Makes Me Happy Contest (K-3)
We are excited to announce an addition to our annual What’s Your Anti-Drug Contest to now include grades K-3. This spinoff asks K-3 students to share “What Makes Me Happy” there will be 10 winners from these younger grades that will be featured in the Herald Newspaper on November 9. We are happy to be able to include the younger students in spreading this positive message. Use the entry form attached to include with each students artwork. Thanks for all you do, and let us know if you have any questions.
Red Ribbon Week Toolkit
Red Ribbon Week begins Saturday, October 23rd and this year’s theme is “Drug Free, Looks Like Me.” As we prepare for Red Ribbon Week, we are sharing ideas for daily activities, as well as social media posts to utilize within your school community. Don’t forget to send us pictures of what your students are doing for Red Ribbon Week, we will be sending out emails to highlight your activities.
Job Opportunities
The Center is hiring! Rewarding full and part-time positions are available to join our Prevention, Counseling, and Recovery teams. We offers competitive salaries and benefit packages designed to improve the personal lives of our employees. We are proud of our agency growth and we’re looking for dynamic candidates who are excited to join our team and will add to our inspiring culture.
Health and Wellness Series
Health & Wellness Series for older adults ages 55+. Learn new strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle and get the best out of life in your golden years. 6-Weekly W.I.S.E. Sessions.
Prescription medication – What you need to know
Prescription medication can aid in living a healthy life. Although, following wise medication practices is crucial for avoiding serious negative health outcomes. This video will highlight some important strategies of safe medication use that result in taking proper control of your health.
Week of Respect
Week of Respect is an opportunity for New Jersey schools to focus on building and supporting positive school climates for students, staff and your school community! The week of respect is an excellent opportunity to kick-start year-long campaigns and initiatives. Center for Prevention and Counseling has provided daily themes, social media posts and projects that are easy for Sussex County schools to replicate during Week of Respect.
Red Ribbon Week: Plant the Promise
Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd-31st is a nationally recognized initiative each far with an emphasis on prevention education and commitment to living safe, healthy and drug-free life. Plant the Promise is a wonderful way to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.