Since 2006, the Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities, a program of the Center for Prevention and Counseling, in collaboration with participating Sussex County School districts, has conducted a biannual survey of studies in grades 6th-12th on their attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
The Center for Prevention and Counseling is holding an event on March 21st from 12pm-230pm at Pavinci’s Italian Grill in Hopatcong. This presentation will address pain management and ensuring wellness for older adults ages 55+. Our keynote speaker will be Pain Management Physician Dr. Siegfried. Complementary lunch is provided and registration is required! Please call […]
NEWTON — More than 34 million Americans smoke cigarettes, leading to 480,000 deaths in the United States each year. On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than non-smokers, according to the American Cancer Society. In those 10 years, spouses are widowed, children are left without parents and vacations are no longer. Thinking about quitting but […]
By Lori Comstock New Jersey Herald Posted: Oct. 22, 2018 12:01 am SPARTA — If one stood outside the auditorium at Sparta High School for most of Friday morning, the sound of laughter and cheer could be heard echoing down the hallways. But alongside the dancing and giggles was a serious message, one presented to […]
NEWTON — So far this year, 27 Sussex County residents have died of suspected overdose deaths. To help fight against the drug epidemic, the Center for Prevention and Counseling has been awarded a grant exceeding $1.5 million over the next three years. “This grant allows us to more effectively use the tools we have, like […]
Have you tried everything from nagging to pleading and are you out of solutions and also stressed by trying to help a loved one overcome addiction? Have you tried other support groups and need a different approach? Would you like to know how to improve your quality of life while at the same time, help […]
It’s that time of year again, back to school time! Going back to school doesn’t just mean buying new school supplies and finding out which teacher the year will be spent with. It means the start of football season, homecoming games & dances, tailgates, and after parties. This is the perfect time to sit down […]
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2018 Alcohol Awareness PSA contest “Underage Drinking…It’s Not a Rite of Passage”, where nine Sussex County schools had winning entries! With over 90 submissions, these entries truly stood out. Each of the students, including the seven honorable mentions, will be recognized at our countywide Town Hall […]
This commercial was part of the Altitude youth empowerment program for 8th graders in Sussex county. The students wrote the script and helped produce the video. The commercial was done by the Sparta Middle School..
What you need to know about taking control of your total wellness. Keynote speakers: Dr. Anthony Brutico, Emergency Department Medical Director Newton Medical Center
