Prevention Links

The nj statewide student support services (nj4s) network is an innovative hub-and-spoke model of services and resources intended to support youth mental wellness and promote prevention initiatives (prevention of bullying, prevention of teen suicide, prevention of substance use, etc.) in schools and other locations within the community.

The family success division is rooted in our family success centers (fsc) and offers multiple family strengthening programs and opportunities. Prevention links understands the essential role of the family in building resiliency and an intrinsic desire to achieve in our young people as well as serving as the cornerstone for a healthy community. The fsc approach is collaborative; local residents serve as mentors and decision makers; families use strengths/skills to problem solve. Fscs include community involvement and shared responsibility. The design and delivery of fscs affirm and strengthen cultural identity and diversity; staff of fsc represents the culture, ethnicity, and makeup of the community.

The community prevention division offers evidence based programs, training and strategies to schools, parents, and community organizations that are outcome based and empower all segments of a community to be actively engaged in changing their environments. Our goal is to help create "prevention prepared" communities in order to stop substance misuse before it starts. Substance misuse does not discriminate and no one is immune to the effects. Therefore, it is essential that we arm our families, schools and work environments with the most current information and tools to help keep our communities drug free. This division is home to the union county health and wellness coalition (hawc) as well as many of prevention links traditional community engagement programs.