NJ4S Union Hub

12/15/2025

This week marks the beginning of Hanukkah, a time to celebrate light, resilience, and togetherness. As families and communities gather to light the menorah, we’re reminded of the power of hope and connection, especially for young people navigating their own journeys.

Wishing everyone who celebrates a joyful and meaningful Hanukkah filled with warmth, reflection, and light.

12/10/2025

We’re excited to welcome school staff, counselors, administrators, and community partners to a powerful professional development session tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, at the Linden Public Library.

“Collective Impact: Advancing Student Mental Health and Recovery” will feature keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Finch, author of Salvaging a Teenage Wasteland and a national leader in the recovery high school movement.

Join us from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM for an afternoon of learning, connection, and practical strategies to support student mental health. Lunch will be provided, and you will not want to miss this conversation.

Registration is required.

Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOjMrQDApLorQ0NJWAVeALFbQiEVLc-DjimBWFiPmpTdJ7ew/viewform?pli=1. We look forward to coming together and strengthening the supports our young people deserve.

12/09/2025

12/05/2025

Watch in the kitchen, in the shower, while getting ready, or listen like a podcast on your way to work. However you’re tuning in, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS.

New NJ4S Union Hub session drops Monday!

“Mental Health is a Human Right” with Brianah Bryant breaks down why access to mental wellness, support, and understanding should be a right—not a privilege. This session calls out the systems that leave so many young people unseen and reminds us that every person deserves dignity, care, and compassion.

Set a reminder and tune in Monday at 12 PM on the Prevention Links YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNHz2XV3kmk

12/04/2025

To close the Thanksgiving season and welcome the next wave of holidays, our team met up at Bayway Family Success Center for a heartfelt “Tree of Gratitude” activity with our families.

Participants took a few minutes to reflect on the people, moments, and experiences they’re most grateful for this year, and the tree quickly became a beautiful display of appreciation and connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to celebrating more moments like this together.

12/03/2025

Holiday season is officially here and honestly, these pics say everything!

There’s something special about being around people who feel like family; the ones you can sing with, laugh with, totally embarrass yourself with, and still feel hyped up by. That’s the kind of energy we have here.

We spend our days supporting students and our community, but moments like this remind us that the love, joy, and connection start with us too. It’s not always serious work — sometimes it’s karaoke, inside jokes, and cheering each other on like we’re on tour.

12/03/2025

Liberty Family Success Center in Kearny is collecting toys to support local families this holiday season.

Their Amazon Wishlist is now available, filled with toys and gifts selected to bring joy to children in the community.

If you would like to contribute, you can donate directly through their wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3F93KL3ZPO0YV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_3PFDH35WE0NG3KSYMCHR

Liberty Family Success Center is located at 341 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ 07032.

Every donation helps brighten the holidays for families in Kearny and surrounding neighborhoods.

12/02/2025

NJ4S Union Hub is excited to invite school staff, counselors, administrators, and community partners to a special professional development session on Thursday, December 11 at the Linden Public Library.

The event, titled “Collective Impact: Advancing Student Mental Health and Recovery,” will feature keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Finch, author of Salvaging a Teenage Wasteland: Origins of the Recovery High School Movement.

From 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, participants will hear insights on supporting student mental health and the role of recovery-focused approaches in schools. Lunch will be provided, and registration is required.

To sign up, please scan the QR code on the event flyer. We look forward to learning alongside you and building stronger supports for our youth.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from NJ4S Union Hub.

Today, we’re reflecting on what it means to support students, families, and school communities in a world that moves fast and asks a lot from young people. This fall has been full of conversations, programs, workshops, and meaningful moments that reminded us exactly why this work matters.

We’re grateful for the students who show up with honesty and curiosity, for the educators and school leaders who partner with us, and for the families who trust us to walk alongside them. And we’re especially thankful for the small moments — the breakthroughs, the smiles, the “I really needed this today” comments — that make everything worth it.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in mental wellness, prevention, and support for every young person. Wishing you a holiday filled with rest, connection, and a well-deserved break.

11/24/2025

Save the Date.

Wellness Wonderland returns—bigger, brighter, and more iconic than ever.

On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, NJ4S Union Hub is transforming the Warinanco Park skating rink into a bold, immersive wellness experience filled with color, movement, creativity, and connection. Think high-energy, high-impact, and unforgettable.

Mark your calendars for 11:00am–2:30pm.
A world of wellness and wonder is waiting.

More details soon.

11/22/2025

On Thursday, our NJ4S Union Hub team visited Elizabeth High School to lead a session on simple, effective ways to unwind and reset. Students explored practical tools for managing stress, building self-awareness, and creating healthy routines they can rely on throughout the school year.

Thank you to the school’s social worker for capturing these moments with our team. We always love being in the building and supporting student wellness in real time.

Here’s to slowing down, breathing deep, and taking care of ourselves—together.