Sussex County CLEAR Program

11/14/2025

Discover flavors from around the world at our Global Potluck!

Connect with your roots and bring a dish that represents your culture. No dish is required to attend, but contributions are welcome.

📅Date: Friday, November 21 at First Presbyterian Church of Newton (Manna House) at 54 High Street
⌚Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
❓Questions: Email marjorie@centerforprevention.org OR aburul@centeforprevention.org
🖊️Preregistration required: Scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/GlobalPotluck2025.

Reflect on your heritage and the traditions that have shaped who you are. Celebrate diversity by dressing in cultural attire that represents you.

11/12/2025

This National Homelessness Awareness Month, discover how SAMHSA’s grants, programs and resources are working to prevent and end homelessness—including among individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges. samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/06/2025

Many hands make quick work! We are so thankful to our volunteers for helping us out.

We spent the afternoon making Resource Pouches for First Responders in Sussex County. Over the next few days, our volunteers will make 400 pouches!

If you’re interested in volunteering for the Sussex County Recovery Community Center, please email Andrei at aburul@centerforprevention.org!

11/04/2025

Join us for a free Narcan Training. This training will give you the skills and knowledge to react in an overdose emergency.

📅Date: Friday, November 7
⌚Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
📍Location: The Center for Prevention and Counseling, 61 Spring Street, Newton NJ

Free Narcan kits are available by calling or texting 844-SC-CLEAR (844-722-5327). For more information and to register for a training visit: tinyurl.com/NovNarcan2025, scan the QR code, or email katie@centerforprevention.org.

11/03/2025

November is Homelessness Awareness Month and Homeless Youth Awareness Month.

As we acknowledge Homelessness Awareness Month, let’s shine a light on the urgent need to address, end, and prevent homelessness among people living with mental or substance use disorders, and support those affected. This is a time to raise awareness about the children and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across the nations.

SAMHSA has programs and resources to help prevent and end homelessness, including among people with mental or substance use disorders.

Learn more: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

10/29/2025

If you or someone you love is at risk, call 844-SC-CLEAR.

We're here. No judgement, just help.

10/27/2025

A hauntingly good time awaits at the RCC this Halloween!

📅Date: Friday, October 31 at the First Presbyterian Church of Newton (Manna House) at 54 High Street.
⌚Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
❓Questions: Email marjorie@centerforprevention.org OR aburul@centerforprevention.org
🖊️Preregistration required: Scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/HalloweenParty25.

Enjoy the “JAM" band, thrilling tricks and tasty treats, and dress in your best costume! We will have a donation bin with some costume supplies available for those who need it!

10/25/2025

Do the youth in your community know that most of their peers don’t use substances?

Check out SAMHSA's stats.

Learn about social norms: www.hidta.org/adapt/prevention-intervention-resource-center

10/23/2025

October 25th is DEA Take Back Day!

October 25th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, safely dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications and make a positive impact on your home and your community!

Find your nearest drop off-location at www.dea.gov/takebackday or visit a Sussex County police department to access a medication drop box.

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

10/21/2025

Hanging with Heroes this past Friday was an incredible success! 🍁✨

Tracy from The Center for Prevention & Counseling enjoyed connecting with community members and sharing important messages of hope, recovery, and support.

Thank you to everyone who visited our OHH table! A heartfelt thank you to the Sparta Township First Responders for hosting such a wonderful event and giving us the chance to share resources, services, and programs!

Thank you Sparta Police NJ, Sparta Township Fire Department, Sparta Ambulance Squad, and Sparta VFW Post #7248.