Wallkill Valley Community Coalition

07/16/2025

Look what our wonderful students did today!

The Wallkill Valley Coalition Youth Action Group is taking a trip to the 🏝️ today!

We are proud partners with The Center for Prevention and love the work they do in our community! 💜

07/03/2025

WEEK ONE DONE ✅
36 youth wrapped up this week’s Youth Leadership Conference! Students heard from local organizations about what it really means to be a leader — and put those skills to the test during our Shark Tank challenge.🦈💡 Students were tasked with researching and designing a fundraising opportunity for the coalition.

We can’t reveal the winner just yet 🤫 but let’s just say... we have some really cool plans for 2026! 🤪

Any guesses?! 👀

10/25/2024

Hi Friends! Wallkill Valley Community Coalition is a program of The Center for Prevention & Counseling. We're sharing this terrific employment opportunity that's just become available at our main office in Newton, NJ. Please share and help us spread the word!

⭐⭐ Join Our Nonprofit Team as a Fiscal Director! ⭐⭐

Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for nonprofit work? The Center for Prevention & Counseling, one of Sussex County's largest and oldest nonprofits, seeks a Fiscal Director to join our mission-driven team in Newton, NJ. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to building healthier communities by supporting individuals, strengthening families, and promoting addiction prevention, counseling, and recovery support services.

Why Work With Us?

At CFPC, we value a kindness, empowerment, and growth culture. As part of our team, you’ll experience a fulfilling work environment that prioritizes well-being and connection, making each day impactful. We offer competitive salaries and benefits and take pride in a collaborative atmosphere where you can see the value of your work firsthand and excel in your role.

About the Role:

As our Fiscal Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping the financial strategies that drive our mission forward. Working closely with our Executive Director, you’ll have the opportunity to lead financial planning, oversee grant management, and ensure our operations align with our mission to positively impact the community.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a meaningful role in a leading nonprofit, apply now and make a difference with CFPC!

Visit our website to learn more about the position. https://centerforprevention.org/job-opportunities/

Please send your cover letter and resume to Jacqueline@centerforprevention.org
*No phone calls, please.

07/10/2024

Calling all Wallkill Valley youth! Come out and chill with Incorruptible.Us Sussex 🍧🍦🍨😉

Come to our free kickball ice cream social and meet other youth and join Incorruptible.Us! RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgCUW4TxdcQ4zzZ3_Hki6tjZwjK57WLw3pN_IgB3Z4h8McbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

02/26/2024

We need focus group participants age 18-21! Please consider joining us! Free pizza and gift card just for attending.

02/12/2024

Wallkill Valley Parents! Check out this fun contest for Sussex County kids in grades 4-12! Winners will be printed in the NJ Herald, recorded on WSUS 102.3 and WNNJ 103.7 radio, and shared on our social media. Hundreds of submissions will be chosen to be displayed at Sussex County Community College on Wednesday, April 10 during our Sussex County Youth Empowerment Showcase event!

Contest deadline is March 12.

Learn more and get your child's contest submission form here https://centerforprevention.org/aamc2024/

12/11/2023

🌨️❄️🌧️ With the days getting shorter and the nights longer, many of us may start feeling the winter blues. But did you know this could be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

🔍 What is SAD? It's a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons, beginning and ending around the same times each year. As winter approaches and the daylight decreases, SAD can slowly creep in, affecting our mood, energy, and daily routines.

👀 Symptoms to Watch For:

- Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day
- Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Low energy and increased fatigue
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Feeling sluggish or agitated
- Difficulty concentrating
- Frequent thoughts of death or su***de
🗨️ If you're experiencing these symptoms, remember, you're not alone. SAD is more common than you might think, and it's important to talk about it.

If you or a loved one is experiencing SAD symptoms, please reach out for help from a mental health care provider. For emergencies, contact the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline toll-free at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You also can text the Crisis Text Line (HELLO to 741741) or use the Lifeline Chat on the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline website https://988lifeline.org/chat/

🤝 Stay tuned for our next post, where we'll discuss who can be affected by SAD and how we can support each other through these winter months.

12/07/2023

TONIGHT! Share with an awesome student you know that is in 8th through 12th grade 🤓
Registration is required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkf--oqzoiGtbAm-hEhp0w1OpAFN78v0lM #/registration

The Center for Prevention & Counseling
NJ LMTI

Open to youth in grades 8 thru 12!

11/30/2023

Open to youth in grades 8 thru 12!

11/30/2023

Family Night Out Begins on Wednesday December 13th and we are excited to get the Fun started!
Every Wednesday participating families will be provided a Family Meal and will have an opportunity to engage in family activities that support building and strengthening family connections. This weekly program will be held at Sparta Middle School, and is open to families in Sparta and surrounding communities who have at least 1 child between the ages of 10 - 14. Transportation can be provided for those families in need.

Each week there will be a family gift card provided plus a Family raffle which includes gift cards, tickets to local attractions and dining opportunities. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Jenn 908-747-1148 or email Jenn@centerforprevention.org

11/20/2023

The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to.

11/16/2023