Back Pain – What you need to know
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in adults as they age. It is also one of the most difficult to treat. Watch the video to learn more.
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Center for Prevention and Counseling Announces Retirement of Executive Director, Becky Carlson
[Newton, NJ, January 20, 2023] After twenty-three years of service, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Center for Prevention & Counseling (CFPC), Executive Director Becky Carlson announces her retirement effective June 30, 2023. Becky began her tenure at CFPC as the first Coalition for Healthy and Safe Families coordinator, working with various […]
Alcohol Awareness PSA Contest
The Center for Prevention & Counseling’s 23rd Annual Alcohol Awareness Month PSA Contest is underway. This year’s theme is “Every Day is a Good Day… Alcohol Free”. We can’t wait to see how creative students will be sharing this message through art, writing or video and we look forward to receiving their entries.
Arthritis – What you need to know
The CDC reports that 1 in 5 adults in the US suffer from arthritis pain. The discomfort, pain and fear that can be associated with arthritis can be debilitating to many people especially older adults.
Narcan Training
Learn how to save a life. Free Narcan kits and overdose prevention training is available on the first Friday of every month.
Military Family Nights Program
Have fun bringing your family closer together, Receive family support, Connect with other military families & services in the community
and Acquire new ideas for daily living. Starting January 24 5:30-7:30 pm @ Valley Road School in Stanhope, NJ
Injuries – What you need to know
Falls are a major danger for older adults. As of 2019 the CDC found that falls amongst those 65 or older cause over 3 million emergency dept. visits each year.
Professional Development In-Service
Professional Development: This training is intended for Nurses, Athletic Directors, Coaches, trainers and Teachers who work with middle school and high school students. TRAINING INCLUDES: Drug Trends, including Fentanyl and counterfeit pills Pain management approaches for young athletes Opioid overdose prevention strategies, including how to administer Naloxone (Narcan). MONDAY, JANUARY 16
9-11 AM GREEN HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
WYAD Winners 2022
This is the 22nd Annual “What’s Your Anti-Drug” (WYAD) supplement that the New Jersey Herald and the Coali- tion for Healthy and Safe Communities, a program of The Center for Prevention and Counseling, have collaborated on. This year over 500 Sussex County students from 29 different schools, in grades 4-12th submitted an entry to the annual WYAD Contest or submitted an entry to “What Makes You Happy?”, a special addition that was created
to recognize students in grades K-3, in effort to promote healthy and positive messages, at a young age!