Dear Prevention,

Exciting news for my art lovers out there!

Prevention Links has the honor of being one of the featured organizations at this year's Windows of Understanding exhibition in Rahway, NJ.

This unique public art project transforms "main street" spaces into spaces where our community can engage with and learn about the significant but often underrepresented social justice efforts local organizations like ours undertake.

By harnessing the universal language of art, this project promotes empathy, bridges cultural divides, and illuminates the positive strides being made by groups dedicated to social change.

We are particularly proud to be represented by the talented Griselly Goris, whose artwork not only captures the essence of our mission at Prevention Links but also embodies the spirit of community and collective endeavor.

Her piece is on display at Wholly Cow, located at 1542 Main Street, Rahway, NJ. We invite each of you to visit Wholly Cow to experience the powerful visual narrative that Griselly has created. 

This inspiring initiative is made possible by the Rahway Social Justice Commission and ASquared, and our installation was unveiled on a day befitting the values we cherish – Martin Luther King Day.

This timing serves as a poignant reminder of our ongoing commitment to justice, equality, and community support. I truly hope you take a moment to check it out. 🎨

✨ Program Highlights ✨

Resume & Headshot Workshop

🗓️ January 25th, 11:00am-1:00pm

📍 Greenway Family Success Center, 1005 Rahway Ave, Unit 1, Avenel

Join us for a free workshop designed to enhance your career opportunities! We will assist you in crafting a competitive resume and capturing a professional headshot to boost your job search. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a strong impression in the job market!

SMART Recovery meeting

🗓️ January 25th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

📍Virtually hosted by Vision of Hope Recovery Center on Zoom

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. Smart Recovery offers a non-spiritual solution for addiction, and is a popular alternative, or supplement, to the more spiritually focused 12-steps programs. SMART can help you: build and maintain motivation; cope with urges; manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and live a balanced life.

Establish the Vibe in 2025: Decluttering the Mind Webinar

🗓️ January 27th, 12:00pm-1:00pm

📍Zoom

Join our NJ4S Union Hub experts for this webinar on decluttering the mind from stress. Learn techniques to clear your mind and physical space to feel your best in this new year! You deserve it.

Narcan Trainings

🗓️ January 28th, 4:00pm-6:00pm

📍Rise Up Community Center, 120 W 7th St, Suite 201, Plainfield

Attend this training to learn how to use the opioid overdose reversal medication NALOXONE/NARCAN. Recognize the signs of an overdose and how to respond effectively.

4:00pm-5:00pm – English

5:00pm-6:00pm – Spanish

US Hearing on Drug Use Prevention

🗓️ January 28th, 12:00pm

📍On Zoom

Join our CEO virtually for this vital panel discussion on the Framework of the 2024 Global Initiative on Drug Use Prevention “The Declaration of Oviedo”. Hear from national topic experts, including our very own Morgan Thompson. Registration is required.

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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