Dear Friends,

Imagine recovery not merely as abstaining from substance use, but as a journey of profound transformation—rebuilding lives, reconnecting with family, finding purpose, and achieving stability.

Recovery is a personalized voyage, rich with positive changes fostered by support and empowerment.

At Prevention Links, we champion the concept of "recovery capital"—the diverse resources that bolster one's recovery journey. This encompasses stable housing, nurturing relationships, healthcare access, educational opportunities, and a sense of community and purpose. It's the sum of all factors that equip someone to lead a fulfilling life, transcending mere substance use.

For us, success isn't measured merely by abstinence, but by the breadth and depth of tools and support available for individuals to define and sustain their recovery and flourish.

“Accurate, valid measurement of the impact of recovery services is central to its continuous improvement.”

John Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School

Enter the Recovery Data Platform (RDP), innovated by Faces & Voices of Recovery. This tool tracks the evolution of recovery capital, answering critical questions:

Are participants securing stable jobs?

Connecting with supportive communities?

Engaging in new passions?

Each positive step is a building block in the edifice of long-term recovery.

Seeing our participants report improved recovery capital—be it through safe housing, academic enrollment, or renewed hope—assures us they’re constructing robust foundations.

So when we celebrate recovery, we’re celebrating all these positive changes, the transformation that happens in people’s lives when they have access to the right supports. 

Discover the full spectrum of our recovery support services at our community centers or explore our programs online. Join us in celebrating and supporting transformative recovery journeys.

To learn more, visit our website or stop by one of our three recovery community centers to witness the change firsthand.

🚶 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️ 1 Week Away - Walk With Us! 🚶 🚶‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️

Join us on October 12, 2024! Red Ribbon Day is already in the works and we need your help to raise awareness!

Whether you're walking for the Prevention Awareness Walk, starting a peer-to-peer fundraiser, sponsoring, or spreading the word - we want you to join us in our mission.

Everyone Knows Someone, Help Prevent the Next One.

✨ Program Highlights ✨

Study Skills at Elizabethport

🗓️ Thursdays 3:30pm-5pm

📍 Elizabethport Community Center at 250 Second St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Join NJ4S Union Hub at the Elizabethport Community Center for a NEW Study Skills Group! Sharpen your pencils and join this wonderful new afterschool program that will help you with your study skills!

Baby Sprinkles at our Family Success Centers

🗓️ Various dates in October

📍 Various Family Success Centers

Community Baby Showers are heartwarming events dedicated to supporting expectant and new parents in our community. Attendees will receive essential baby supplies, parenting resources, and the opportunity to connect with local support networks, all in a welcoming and celebratory atmosphere.

Zero Proof Happy Hour

🗓️ October 18th, 4:30pm-6:00pm

📍 Rise Up Recovery Center 121 Chestnut St., Roselle, NJ 07060

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a great time without alcohol, our Zero-Proof Happy Hour is the perfect place to unwind and connect with others. Come and enjoy refreshing zero-proof cocktails, tasty appetizers, music, and more!

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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