PREVENTION
SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY...
CFPC's
Lending Library houses hundreds of videos, books, audio tapes, research
materials and school curricula. A large variety of pamphlets is
available to schools, businesses and the medical and social service
communities. Visit our Resource Center "in-person" or
go to CFPC's web site at www.centerforprevention.org for information
including Sussex County 12-Step meeting list, newsletters, current
events and great links to other addiction-related resources. For
more information, call the Center at 973-383-4787 or email
Resource Center.
Information/Referral
CFPC
is a countywide substance abuse Information and Referral Center. CFPC's
professional staff offers impartial referrals to detoxification programs,
long/short term treatment and 12-Step meetings. For information or
a referral, call the Center at 973-383-4787 or contact Information/Referral by email.
CFPC offers workshops for recertification and initial certifications for CPS (Certified Prevention Specialist) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). ALL classes are submitted for approval to the Certification Board of NJ and may be used for CADC, LCADC, LPC, CPS and MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) recertification. Additionally, the courses meet the requirements of the NJ Department of Education for Professional Development Hours. Individuals may send these classes for approval by the NJ Board of Social Work if they so desire. Limited scholarships are available. A brochure and registration information are available on our website or will be mailed upon request. CADC (Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor) classes are offered in our Newton office through the New Jersey Prevention Network. To access a listing of CADC classes, go to www.njpn.org. For more information, call 973-383-4787 or contact us by email for questions or registration information.
Sussex County Community Partnership for a Tobacco-Free NJ
As part of NJ’s tobacco control effort, this prevention effort focuses on policy, advocacy, youth education and environmental tobacco smoke in Sussex County. The effort also focuses on the connection between diabetes and smoking in NJ’s eight northern counties. For more information, call 973-383-4787 or contact us by email for questions about this program.
Centro El Refugio
Centro El Refugio, located in Christ Church in Newton, serves Sussex County’s growing Latino population. This exciting project is a collaborative effort between many faith-based, non-profit and business organizations. Spanish-speaking volunteers assist individuals and families as they access social services as well as work with schools and the legal system. For Spanish-language access, call 973-383-5099. For English, call CFPC at 973-383-4787.
CFPC offers programs for schools, parents, civic and church groups. Topics include current drug trends, children of alcoholics, suicide prevention, asset-building, cyber-bullying, codependency and others. Programs are customized to meet the needs of any group. Several topics are designed specifically for young children and teens. Fees vary depending upon current grant funding. Call 973-383-4787 for more information or email Speakers Bureau.
This project is designed to reduce the consequences that arise from the use of alcohol and other drugs among 18-25 year olds in Sussex County. To accomplish this goal, key partnerships exist with Sussex County Community College, Newton Memorial Hospital, the Sussex County Police Chiefs Association. and the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce. A Community Advisory Panel guides the project. For more information call 973-383-4787 or email Strategic Prevention Framework Project.
This project, led by community stakeholders, is being implemented in Hopatcong. It is a multi-pronged, community-based program designed to decrease high risk drinking patterns among all age groups, thereby decreasing DUI’s, violence and binge drinking. In addition to a community-based coalition, a youth coalition designs and implements a variety of environmental strategies.
For more information contact CFPC at 973-383-4787 or email Community Trials Intervention Project.
CFPC is a founding member and sponsor of the Sussex County Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities (SCCHSC) which is part of the National Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. It is dedicated to reducing the extent of youth use of drugs, thereby reducing the incidence of teen violence and the transmission of HIV/AIDS. SCCHSC has an unprecedented record in uniting our community to accomplish this goal. For more information
call 973-383-4787 or email
the Coalition.
Vernon Coalition
The Vernon Coalition, administered by CFPC, works to reduce youth use of drugs through extensive community collaborations and youth involvement. For more information call 973-383-4787 or email the Vernon Coalition
This project is a unique collaboration between CFPC, United Way of Sussex County and NORWESCAP designed to increase the financial literacy and stability of Sussex County residents. The Sussex County Coalition for Financial Education provides workshops to adults and youth, publishes a Money Sense newsletter and creates financial forums. For information about this group, call CFPC at 973-383-4787
or email Financial
Stability. To access our Money Sense Newsletter, click
here.
Recovery Lane
This initiative was created for those in recovery and those affected by a loved one’s addiction. Its primary focus is to mobilize and support the recovery effort for the health and well-being of all. For more information, call 973-383-4787 or email Recovery Lane.
