Prevention Links

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️🎗️ You know what time it is! Red Ribbon Day is on its way back and bigger than ever! Join us on Saturday, October 11th at Nomahegan Park for our annual celebration of prevention, recovery, and community.

We went all out for Mother’s Day at Liberty Family Success Center with a Family Fun Friday that was packed with heart! Moms and their kids came together for a cozy afternoon tea, delicious lunch, and a few rounds of Mother’s Day trivia that had everyone smiling.

At Palisades Family Success Center, we celebrated Mother’s Day with love, laughter, and a little DIY magic! Moms joined us for a heartfelt morning of food, surprises, and hand-poured creativity as they crafted their own aromatic candles to take home.

As we observe Memorial Day, Prevention Links pays tribute to the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Their selflessness reinforces our mission to build healthy, resilient communities through education and support. We remember and honor their legacy.

At Vision of Hope Recovery Center, our peer-led team offers free, inclusive support to individuals and families navigating recovery in New Brunswick, NJ. From coaching to community events, we're here to walk with you—every step of the way.

Big news—new hours are coming to our Recovery Centers to better fit your schedule! Starting soon, we're open Mon–Fri 9–9 and Sat 11–7 at Vision of Hope, Rise Up, and Recovery Junction.

Liberty Family Success Center came alive this week with music, movement, and big feelings during our vibrant Musical Story Time! Huge thanks to the Lindsay Meyer Teen Institute for helping our kids explore emotions through rhythm, color, and creativity.

Greenway FSC’s CAPA Inclusive Field Day brought all the joy, movement, and laughter—with families of all abilities joining in on the fun. From epic relay races to a petting zoo and awards celebration, this is what true inclusion looks like.

El Centro de Éxito Familiar de Palisades celebró el Día de las Madres con el grupo Ángeles Especiales, honrando a mamás de niños con necesidades especiales. Entre risas, velas aromáticas y mucho amor, celebramos su fuerza, luz y comunidad.

Our team represented Prevention Links at NNEDLearn 2025, joining national leaders to push for equity in behavioral health and spotlight community-driven funding strategies. Catch everything here: conta.cc/4iV1Due Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/…

Big moves and heartfelt goodbyes at our Annual Board Retreat—thank you Stanley Neron and Sheilah F. Riley for your incredible service and leadership. We’re also thrilled to welcome Garret Maney to the Board as we look ahead with purpose and fresh energy!

Today, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of all the mothers who walk beside us in the journey of prevention, healing, and hope. From all of us at @preventionlinks, Happy Mother's Day to the women leading change in homes and communities across Union County.

Moms brought the magic to Social Tuesday at Liberty FSC, crafting beautiful jewelry boxes just in time for Mother’s Day. With love, laughs, and a little paint, every creation was as unique as the women who made them!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're spotlighting the link between mental health and substance use prevention—because care works best when it's connected. Through trauma-informed, person-centered programs like NJ4S and EPORT, we support whole-person wellness every day.

On Tuesday, June 4th, join Prevention Links, NJ Department of Human Services, Rise Up Recovery Center, and YWCA Union County for a powerful awareness training at the Rise Up Recovery Center in Roselle. Register today: eventbrite.com/e/domestic-vi…

Shoutout to our Liberty Family Success team at the PIP 5K! Diana placed in the run, while Liberty FSC staff showed up strong—proving the power of collaboration in action.

Cinco de Mayo reminds us that unity can overcome even the greatest odds. Today, we celebrate resilience—past and present—as we build healthier, stronger communities together.

We’re proud to share that the Elizabethport Community Garden has once again been selected for sponsorship through the Union County Garden Grant! With continued support from Groundwork Elizabeth and the County Commissioners, we’re growing more than food—we’re growing community.

The NJMVC Mobile Unit is coming to Union on May 6 from 10AM–2PM—get your REAL ID, registration, or replacement docs done without the long lines! Appointments open tomorrow at noon: telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmo… #MobileMVC #UnionCountyResources

Join us TOMORROW! Haven’t registered? What are you waiting for?! Click here 👉 eventbrite.com/e/wellness-wo…