Dear Prevention,

Over the past decade, we've watched something incredible happen:

Recovery support services in New Jersey have grown stronger, more accessible, and more deeply connected.

This progress is the result of tireless dedication from individuals and organizations who believe in the power of recovery (perhaps people like yourself?).

As a proud co-founder of the New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support (NJ-CARS), I’ve had the privilege of witnessing this movement firsthand.

NJ-CARS stands as New Jersey’s statewide recovery community organization, a space where voices unite to celebrate hope, uplift lived experience, and strengthen recovery support across the continuum of care.

That’s why I’m thrilled to invite you to the 6th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference on Friday, March 7th, at Seton Hall University!

This year’s theme, "Peer Integration for Lasting Change," reflects our collective mission: to expand and enhance recovery support through connection and innovation.

Expect a day of dynamic keynotes, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations with fellow advocates and professionals working to shape the future of recovery in New Jersey. We anticipate about 250 attendees - so networking opportunities will be plenty!

✨ Register Here and be part of this inspiring day!

Also, the conference does offer CEUs for Continuing education (CEUs) for CPRS, CPS, CCS, CJC, LCADC, CADC, LPC, and LMFT credentials. 👀

I hope to see you there as we celebrate our progress and chart the path ahead. Make sure to say hi if you do.

✨ Program Highlights ✨

From Pieces to Purpose

🗓️ TOMORROW February 28th 12pm-23m

📍 Recovery Junction Recovery Center, 35 Journal Square Plaza, #500, Jersey City

Life’s challenges may seem scattered, but each piece contributes to a bigger picture. Join us as we reflect on personal growth and resilience while assembling 3D wooden puzzles in this interactive workshop.

Bowling for Recovery

🗓️ Saturday, March 1st, 1:00pm-3:00pm

📍Hosted by Vision of Hope Recovery Center, 97 Bayard, St Suite 201, New Brunswick

Join us at Bowlero in North Brunswick for a little friendly competition with friends! Be there or be square.

To RSVP please contact Vanessa Santana at vsantana@preventionlinks.org

Hybrid Women’s Narcotics Anonymous Meeting

🗓️ Monday, March 3rd, 7:00pm-8:30pm

📍 Vision of Hope Recovery Center, 97 Bayard, St Suite 201, New Brunswick

Did you know we open our recovery centers to host 12-step meetings? If you have a desire to stop using substances, or already have and need community, join our community that gathers every Monday night. This meeting is open to women and non-binary people.

Homework Club

🗓️ Tuesday, March 4th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

📍Palisades Family Success Center, 1408 New York Avenue, Union City

Does your child need help with homework? Reviewing for a test? Completing a science project? Practicing spelling, math, reading? Join us for Homework Club every Tuesday and Thursday! Refreshments are provided for students! Ideal for students from 1st – 6th grade!

Prevention Links is a private, non-profit organization with a history dating back to 1971. With community being defined as any environment where people live, work, or learn, the goal of Prevention Links is to pull together all available resources to eliminate the deleterious effects of drugs, alcohol, violence, and inadequate educational and health institutions in our communities

Our mission is to foster healthy sustainable communities by empowering people through education, collaboration and by serving as the linkage to resources.



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