The Center for Prevention & Counseling

07/26/2025

We're ! Our Sussex County Recovery Community Center team is searching for a dynamic people-centered professional to join our agency as a Part-Time Community Engagement Coordinator.

This role is all about creating connection, community, and recovery support — and we're searching for someone who truly understands the power of showing up and making connections.

The Sussex County Recovery Community Center, powered by The Center for Prevention & Counseling, is a thriving non-profit agency located in Newton, NJ.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to promote and enhance the visibility of the Sussex County Recovery Community Center by building strong, positive relationships throughout the community.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in their communities through engaging connections.

For more information scan the QR code or visit centerforprevention.org/job-opportunities/

07/23/2025

This is awesome! 👏👏

Congratulations to Franklin Borough Police Officers Nick Della Fera and Jake Rotunda on becoming Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians through Safe Kids Worldwide!

07/22/2025

Still searching for a summer hobby that’s peaceful, affordable, and gets you outside?

Try bird watching! 🐦👀

It’s low-pressure, can be done solo or with friends, and it trains your mind to slow down and notice the little things—like a flash of color in the trees or a new sound in your neighborhood.

Whether you're in your backyard or out on a trail, birdwatching is a calming way to connect with nature and boost your well-being.

Give it a try—check out this list of the 10 Best Birdwatching trails in New Jersey. You might be surprised by what you discover. 🌳✨

Explore the most popular bird watching trails in New Jersey with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

07/22/2025

Join us as we honor lives lost, celebrate recovery, and hold space for healing. ❤️

Remembrance & Recovery is just one month away—featuring an inspiring art exhibit, a powerful photo memorial, and a moving candlelight service on the Newton Green.

Want to contribute a piece of art or photo? Learn more at centerforprevention.org/rcc/remembrance

REMINDER: Remembrance and Recovery is one month away!

The art exhibit will be open for drop-in viewing from 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM at the Arbor Restaurant, 45 Main Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
🎨If you’d like to submit for the Art Exhibit, visit tinyurl.com/RecoveryRemembrance.

Photos will frame walkways of the Newton Town Square. Walk through the display anytime from 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM on the Newton Green.
📷If you’d like to submit for the Photo Memorial, visit tinyurl.com/RemembranceDisplay.

A memorial and a candlelight service will close out the day. The memorial will take place from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM on the Newton Green.

For more information visit, centerforprevention.org/rcc/remembrance.

07/19/2025

📣Community FYI!

🚨🎉 JOIN US FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! 🎉🚨

📅 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Franklin Pond & Recreation Area

Come spend the evening with first responders from Franklin, Hardyston, Hamburg, and Ogdensburg and enjoy a night of:

🚓Emergency Vehicles & Equipment on Display
🎯 Games & Activities for All Ages
🎶 Music & Entertainment
🍧 Refreshments, Giveaways, & More!

This FREE, family-friendly event is all about bringing the community together with the first responders who serve and protect our communities every day.

We hope to see you there! 👮‍♀️🚒🚑

07/17/2025

☀️ Summer is here and while the days are longer, so are the risks. Take time to talk with your kids about the dangers of substance use. A simple conversation can make a big difference.

07/17/2025

"I'm walking in memory of my only child, Ryan DeVito, and so many gone too soon. It’s my hope to create awareness, save lives and I pray that no one else has to endure the pain of losing a loved one. My heart will forever be broken without my beautiful son.

Ryan had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. If you knew him, you would love him. He was a great friend and the best son I could have ever asked for. He had a smile that would light up any room and would always make you laugh. He saved so many lives but unfortunately, after working so hard to save his own he didn’t make it.

My Beautiful friend Tracie also lost her son, Trey not long after Ryan. She started the Can You See Me Now Banners. I started purchasing them to create awareness and most importantly to remember all those we lost to this horrible epidemic. It’s my hope that we can someday stop producing these banners because we’re losing way too many.

I’m so grateful for The Center for Prevention and Counseling for all they do every year to help so many struggling with addiction.

This will be my 8th year walking & we will have all the Can You See Me Now Banners and the Drug Epidemic NJ Banners that are available displayed at the walk.

I hope you will join me in walking on Saturday, August 2 or consider making a donation to a cause that means so much to me.

Thank you all so much who have already donated and registered to walk."
~Ellen Geers, Ryan's Mom♥️🙏🏻

Walk with Ellen and hundreds of community members, businesses and organizations on Saturday August 2 from 9am to Noon.

07/11/2025

It truly takes a village! 💪🏼

We are so grateful to the Franklin Borough Police, Franklin Borough Municipality, and the DPW for their incredible support of our 11th Annual Changing the Face of Addiction Recovery Walk. Their partnership makes this meaningful event possible year after year through their coordination of traffic safety and other operational logistics!

THIS WEEKEND IS THE PERFECT TIME REGISTER TO JOIN US!

This walk is more than just a morning of community support – it's a time to honor the memory of those we've lost, to stand with those who are still fighting (both quietly and loudly), and to celebrate the incredible strength of people in long-term recovery, many of whom work hard to maintain their recovery every single day.

Together, we're changing the face of addiction recovery, one step at a time. Register to join us! Donate to support a walk participant or team, or share your commitment to community through becoming a sponsor.

Registration link in the comments.

🚶‍♂️ Join Us for the 11th Annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk! 🚶‍♀️

For 50 years, the Center for Prevention & Counseling has supported individuals, strengthened families, and nurtured communities to prevent addiction and support recovery.

The Changing the Face of Addiction Recovery walk is a powerful community gathering to remember lives lost to addiction, reduce the stigma that often prevents people from openly speaking about their struggles and asking for help, and celebrate those who have achieved long-term recovery.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 Location: Franklin Firemen’s Memorial Pavilion, 46 High St., Franklin, NJ

We encourage our community members to come out and walk with us to show support, foster hope, and help change the conversation around addiction and recovery.

Register today for the 11th Annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk! www.recoverywalk.org

07/10/2025

Are you looking for affordable ways to enjoy outdoor activities this summer?

Many studies show that time in nature can be mentally and physically beneficial for people of all ages, even in small doses. Just 2 hours outdoors a week has been found to show cognitive, emotional, and mental health benefits. Check out these fun ways to soak up the sun, get your Vitamin D, and support your mental and physical wellness this summer.

07/07/2025

COMMUNITY FYI! 🥬🍅🥔🥕🫑🫛🍎🍏🍐