Family Connections' ADAPT Coalition

07/24/2025

ADAPT has completed another cycle of our 6-week WISE (Wellness Initiative Senior Education) Curriculum. Our older adults received certificates of completion and had a celebration to finish off the course.

07/24/2025

Here are some highlights from our TEEN SUMMIT in collaboration with

It was a day filled with fun, knowledge, and creativity! Participants learned about the harms of substance use, ways to cope with stress, natural highs, and setting goals to rise to their full potential!

07/07/2025

Our Appreciation Brunch was a beautiful celebration of community and connection!

Big shout out to for hosting us with such warmth and hospitality. From delicious food to great vibes, it was the perfect setting to honor our participants. 💜

And to our incredible ADAPT participants- thank you for showing up, sharing stories, and being a constant source of support. we appreciate each and every one of you!

06/17/2025

We would like to cordially invite Essex county youth to our upcoming ADAPT Teen Summit in collaboration with the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute on July 15th!
We look forward to providing a space for teens develop leadership skills, connect with other youth, and learn more about how to make our community a healthier place for all.  Free giveaways, prizes and swag will be available, lunch and breakfast will also be provided for all attendees!
We look forward to see you there!

05/27/2025

ADAPT partnered with to provide a fun and educational Paint 🎨 and Sip 🧑🏾‍🎨 The workshop focused on creatitivity and finding new healthy coping mechanisms. A quick and easy mocktail was served to demonstrate healthy and safe alternatives to underage drinking.

The participants learned about signs of alcohol poisoning, how alcohol damages the developing brain, and how companies are targeting youth with potent flavored alcoholic beverages, also known as super-sized alcopops.

05/14/2025

Did you know? 80% of teens DO NOT use ma*****na. Have fun without the risks, and focus on your natural highs!

Call us for support at (973)-323-3566

02/19/2025

To make our prom giveaway event a success, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please Donate: formal shoes, gowns, cocktail dresses, accessories, suits, ties, and jewelry. We are accepting donations until April 1st, 2025.

Help us provide a once-in-a-lifetime healthy and safe experience to 8th and 12th-grade students attending socials and proms.

01/29/2025

Job well done to our first-place winners in our PSA contest. Congratulations to Luke, Tendai, and Marley!

Contact our prevention hub warmline at (973) 323-3566 for cessation resources to help you start your wellness journey!

01/24/2025

01/06/2025

ADAPT is collaborating with SYSTAs 4 SYSTAs, INC. on their Prom Princess Project Initiative. We are so happy to bring this opportunity to Essex County!

You can get involved by donating formal attire such as gowns, cocktail dresses, suits, ties, shoes, and accessories.

We ask the community to donate and help us provide a special and memorable experience for students attending their middle school socials and high school prom.

10/31/2024

RED RIBBON WEEK 2024

ADAPT distributed substance use prevention literature and engaged students with essential information to enable youth to make healthy,positive choices!

Interested in ADAPT’s services? Submit a request form- link in our bio.

10/25/2024

Highlights of our Empowering (You)th Workshop! We had an awesome time playing games, learning, and understanding how we can stay healthy and promote wellness within our communities.