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06/11/2026

Renewal deadline coming up?

Wellspring’s 3-hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training gives New Jersey L/CADCs and CADCs an opportunity to review important legal and ethical responsibilities connected to alcohol and drug counseling practice.

This virtual training will cover topics such as confidentiality, telehealth, clinical supervision, documentation, professional conduct, duty to warn, and updates to relevant laws and regulations.

The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Register here:

Join our 3-hour Mandatory Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

06/10/2026

New Jersey’s school cell phone ban is bringing real changes for students, families, teachers, and school leaders.

Since 1980, Wellspring Center for Prevention has worked alongside New Jersey communities and schools to support prevention, education, and student wellness. As districts prepare for this shift, our team is offering free consultations to help schools think through practical next steps, student readiness, staff support, and parent communication.

Book a free consultation with Wellspring and help your school community prepare with confidence.

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06/08/2026

Naloxone access is expanding across New Jersey, while public health officials continue to warn about the growing threat of carfentanil nationwide.

This week’s Prevention Pulse looks at two important substance misuse prevention stories: how expanded naloxone access can help communities respond to overdose risk, and why the spread of highly potent synthetic opioids remains a serious concern for families, professionals, and local prevention efforts.

Read the latest issue here:

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06/05/2026

L/CADCs and CADCs: Need to complete your Mandatory Legal Standards renewal requirement?

Wellspring’s 3-hour Renewal Mandatory Legal Standards training will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This Zoom-based course reviews key legal and ethical standards for alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey, including updates related to laws and regulations, clinical supervision, telehealth, confidentiality, professional conduct, and documentation.

Class size is limited to 25 registrants.

Register here:

Join our 3-hour Mandatory Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

06/03/2026

Strong family communication remains one of the most protective factors for youth mental health and healthy decision-making. Small moments, such as device-free dinners, check-ins after school, or conversations before bedtime, can make a lasting impact.

This week, challenge your family to create one tech-free moment each day focused on connection, conversation, and listening.

Healthy habits start at home, and prevention begins with relationships.

06/02/2026

The cell phone ban is coming. The adjustment is what schools need to prepare for.

For New Jersey educators and school administrators, the challenge is not just removing phones from classrooms. It is helping students, staff, and families understand what changes, why it matters, and how to build healthier school-day habits.

Wellspring’s NJ School Cell Phone Ban Prep presentations are designed to help districts start that conversation before the first difficult day. Presentations can support staff development, parent education, student programming, or broader school community planning.

Prepare your school community now:

Help your school prepare for New Jersey’s 2026–2027 cell phone restrictions with affordable digital wellness presentations for students, families, educators, and staff.

06/01/2026

We’re happy to announce six upcoming in-person CPS trainings for prevention professionals.

Each training is limited to 10 registrations, creating a smaller learning environment with more room for discussion, questions, and practical skill-building. These classes are designed for professionals working toward CPS education requirements or looking to strengthen their prevention knowledge.

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

View upcoming CPS trainings and register here:

Presenter: ShaRonda Amon This course will examine methods for building a common agenda. Participants will learn how to effectively work with various aspects of communities…

05/29/2026

Older adult wellness is about more than physical health.

Isolation, grief, medication management, alcohol use, and changes in mental health can all affect quality of life as people age. Families and caregivers can make a difference by staying connected, starting honest conversations, and noticing when extra support may be needed.

A short phone call, regular visit, or compassionate check-in can be an important first step.

Families, caregivers, and community partners can learn more about Wellspring’s older adult programs here:

Explore Wellspring Center for Prevention's community programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent substance misuse. Learn more on our website.

05/28/2026

As the school year winds down, many families expect summer to feel like an automatic reset. But for some students, stress and exhaustion can carry into the break.

Student burnout can show up in different ways, including changes in mood, sleep, motivation, focus, or interest in activities they usually enjoy. Noticing those early signs can help parents, caregivers, and school staff offer support before stress becomes harder to manage.

Learn more about the early signs of student burnout and how adults can respond with care:

Learn how parents, school staff, and counselors can spot early signs of student burnout during summer and support healthier routines before the next school year.