NJ4S Union Hub

03/16/2026

Looking for a day focused on self-care, connection, and community? Wellness Wonderland is the place to be. Spend your Saturday with us enjoying activities that support your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Bring a friend and experience why wellness is better together.

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03/12/2026

Need community service hours? Wellness Wonderland is looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. Support your community, build your experience, and be part of a day centered on health and wellness. Sign up today.

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03/12/2026

Last Monday, March 2, NJ4S Union Hub had the opportunity to spend the day with middle and high school students at PAAAS for their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day. Our team led a series of interactive workshops designed to help students recharge, reflect, and build tools for their mental wellness. Sessions included Vision Boards to help students think about their future goals, Yoga for relaxation and stress relief, and Gratitude Journaling to encourage mindfulness and positive thinking.

One of the highlights of the day was “Brushstrokes and Breaths,” a collaborative workshop with the Institute of Music that combined art and mindfulness. Students explored creativity through painting while practicing breathing techniques to promote calm and focus.

Thank you to the students and staff at PAAAS for welcoming our team and making mental wellness a priority. It was inspiring to see so many young people engaged in taking care of their minds and supporting one another.

03/10/2026

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 2nd. Wellness Wonderland is bringing mental health resources, fitness support, relaxation activities, giveaways, and more to Warinanco Park Skating Rink from 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Join us for a day dedicated to caring for your whole self in a fun and welcoming community space.

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02/25/2026

Volunteers are needed for Wellness Wonderland at Warinanco Park Skating Rink. Want to make a difference and earn community service hours? This is your chance to support your community, gain volunteer experience, earn school-approved service hours, and have fun while making an impact. Scan the QR code to sign up and be part of a powerful day of wellness and connection.

02/25/2026

Wellness Wonderland is coming to Warinanco Park Skating Rink on Saturday, May 2nd from 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Join us for a feel-good day full of self-care, connection, healing, and community support. Enjoy mental health resources, fitness support, relaxation activities, giveaways, and more. Wellness is better together, so bring your bestie and discover fun ways to care for your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Register now and save the date.

02/18/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to our NJ4S Union students, families, and school communities.

Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, reflection, prayer, and generosity. We recognize that many of our students and families are observing this meaningful time and may be balancing school responsibilities while fasting.

We honor your commitment and wish you a month filled with peace, strength, and spiritual growth. Your wellbeing — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually — matters to us.

02/11/2026

NJ4S Union has more opportunities coming up this week for youth and teens to learn, connect, and build skills that support their mental health and overall well-being.

On Thursday, February 12, students can attend Study Skills at E-Port Community Center from 3:30–4:45 PM, followed by To Be Me Is To Be Drug Free from 5–6:30 PM. Teens can also join the Bayway Youth Group from 4–5 PM at Bayway Family Success Center, where conversations focus on mental health, healthy relationships, and building strong support systems.

Our February Monday Webinar Series also continues throughout the month, with weekly sessions premiering at 12 PM on YouTube. Each webinar connects prevention, resilience, and mental wellness through culturally responsive education and real-world strategies.

There’s still time to get involved—check our February calendar and plan to join us at an upcoming NJ4S Union program.

02/10/2026

This week at NJ4S Union, we’re continuing our February programming focused on mental health, prevention, and youth support across Union County.

Today (Tuesday, February 10), students can join us for Study Skills at Rise Up Community Center from 4–5 PM in Plainfield.

This after-school program helps students build strong learning strategies while getting homework support in a safe, encouraging space.

Later this week, teens can also participate in Study Skills and To Be Me Is To Be Drug Free at E-Port Community Center in Elizabeth, along with the Bayway Youth Group at Bayway Family Success Center. These programs focus on mental wellness, healthy relationships, and substance use prevention.

And don’t forget—our February Monday Webinar Series continues this month, exploring Black History Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness, and the connection between mental and physical health. All webinars premiere Mondays at 12 PM on YouTube.

For full details on times and locations, check out our February calendar and join us this week.

02/09/2026

New on the NJ4S Union Hub Hub, just in time for Valentine’s Day: “Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Healthy Relationships as Mental Health Prevention,” presented by Bintou Akeisha Ndoye, MPH.

This session explores what healthy love really looks like—and why respect, communication, and boundaries are essential not just for relationships, but for mental wellness. From recognizing red flags to building emotionally safe connections, this conversation reminds us that love should support your well-being, never harm it.

Watch now on the Prevention Links YouTube channel and share with someone who needs the reminder: https://youtu.be/03JBlsc6s-U

02/03/2026

The NJ4S Union February 2026 Events & Programming Calendar is officially released.

This month includes ongoing prevention-focused programming for youth and families across Union County!

Monday webinars premiere weekly at 12 PM on YouTube!

The full February calendar is available in our Stories. Save the dates and join us this month.

02/03/2026