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THIRD ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PSA VIDEO CONTEST

By Louie LavinMay 19, 2022Uncategorized

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Physical activity can improve your mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood. Physical activity can improve cognitive function by alleviating symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal. We want to hear from you about how you get physical for your mental health. Express your creativity by entering the TEENS4TEENS Contest. Your video spa will help to provide support for youth who may be going through a difficult time. Winning entries will be posted on all of our social media outlets.

2022 Alcohol Awareness Contest Winners

By Louie LavinApril 7, 2022Youth

Here are the winners of our 22nd Annual Alcohol Awareness PSA contest “Everything is Awesome When You’re Alcohol Free”, 11 Sussex County schools had winning entries! With over 100 submissions, these entries truly stood out. Thank you to the teachers that had students enter as we appreciate their concern about this topic.

Know Safety, No Accidents with Medications

By Louie LavinJanuary 12, 2022Uncategorized

PARTICIPANTS WILL: Learn safe practices for medication useUnderstand the risks of prescription pain medication as it relates to addiction Identify alternative methods to effectively manage pain. January 25, 2022.

Prescription Medication – What to ask your doctor

By Louie LavinDecember 28, 2021Uncategorized

WYAD Winners 2021

By Louie LavinNovember 8, 2021news, WYAD Contest Winners, Youth

This is the 21st Annual “What’s Your Anti-Drug” (WYAD) supplement that the New Jersey Herald and the Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities, a program of the Center for Prevention and Counseling, have collaborated on. This year over 700 Sussex County students from 28 different schools, in grades K-12th submitted an entry to the Annual WYAD Contest or submitted an entry to “What Makes You Happy?” contest.

Proper Medication Storage

By Louie LavinSeptember 30, 2021feed, Uncategorized

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.

Red Ribbon Week Toolkit

By Louie LavinSeptember 13, 2021feed, Prevention, Youth

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

By Louie LavinSeptember 7, 2021feed

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.

Prescription medication – What you need to know

By Louie LavinSeptember 1, 2021feed

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

By Louie LavinAugust 30, 2021feed, Youth

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.