For NJ residents to thrive in a safe and healthy environment, communities must address the numerous risk factors that affect our youth, families, and the broader population so that we can collectively reduce early use of alcohol and other drugs. With the help of the Prevention Hub, we can build more resilient communities across the state.
The Prevention Hub is a statewide system of provider agencies that serve as local connectors to substance use prevention programs and resources available to support all sectors including youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, and others.
The Hunterdon County Prevention Hub
The New Jersey Prevention Network has designated a single source for prevention resources in each county. Hunterdon County Prevention Hub is hosted by Prevention Resources, Inc. and offers resources and programs to individual, families, schools, and community organizations that serve our youth, parents, and other adults.
On the Hunterdon County Prevention Hub, you’ll find:
Prevention Programs. This includes information and resources on: substance use disorders, early intervention, prevention education, family support, recovery and support services, resources in resources specifically for adolescents and young adults.
Mental Health Services. This includes information and resources on: suicide and crisis intervention, helplines, crisis text lines, emergency mental health services, Hunterdon Behavioral Health, Safe in Hunterdon, and more, including State and national resources.
Naloxone … this resource saves lives!
Every week in our country, 22 adolescents and young adults aged 14-18 die of drug overdoses. Eighty percent of those student deaths are linked to fentanyl; most of those students didn’t know they were taking it.
Fentanyl is now appearing not only in non-prescription opioids taken to reduce pain or get high, but in drugs like counterfeit Xanax and Adderall – drugs often taken by young adults to calm anxiety or help them focus on their studies. Adolescents easily obtain these non-prescription drugs online from sites like Snapchat. And one pill can kill.
Narcan (naloxone) is a medication that can rapidly reverse opioid overdose and save lives. In the State of New Jersey, residents aged 14 and older can obtain Narcan (naloxone) without a prescription at participating pharmacies for free, without having to provide a name or areason. You can find detailed information at: stopoverdoses.com
These Hunterdon County Pharmacies participate in the New Jersey Program – go in and ask for free Narcan – no questions asked. One Voice thanks these pharmacies for helping to save lives!
Bowkers Pharmacy - 46 Bridge Street, Milford, NJ
CVS Pharmacy - 190 Route 31, Flemington, NJ
CVS Pharmacy - 798 Route 202, Flemington, NJ
Grayrock Pharmacy - 1802 Route 31, Clinton, NJ
Holland Center Pharmacy - 621 Milford Warren Glen Road, Milford, NJ
Rite Aid Pharmacy - Whitehouse Station, NJ
Shoprite Pharmacy - 50 Wal-Mart Plaza, Clinton, NJ
Shoprite Pharmacy - 272 Route 31, Flemington, NJ
Walgreens Pharmacy - 29 Route 31, Flemington, NJ
Walmart Pharmacy - 150 Route 31, Flemington, NJ
CVS Pharmacy - 1 Cherry Street, Lambertville, NJ
Safe Rx Drug Storage and Disposal
Did you know that 30% of teenagers misusing Rx drugs get them from home medicine cabinets? (Source: The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Family medicine cabinets often contain unmonitored prescription painkillers, sleep aids, anti-anxiety medications, or Rx drugs for a sibling’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many of these medications are from old or expired prescriptions. In fact, over 50% of homes in Hunterdon County have unsecured and unused/expired Rx drugs.
What can you do to limit youth access to Rx drugs at home?
Lock Up Rx Drugs
Use lockable medication boxes, cabinet locks, and weekly medication storage boxes to help keep medications secure.
Safely Dispose of Rx Drugs
The State of New Jersey sponsors Project Medicine Drop, and places secured drop boxes in the headquarters of local police departments throughout our County.
Anyone from anywhere in New Jersey can visit the boxes seven days a week to drop off unneeded and expired medications - and keep them away from those at risk of abusing them.
The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers, and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids.
For the hours of availability and other information, please use the contact numbers listed in the chart below.
To view all of these on a map, visit here.
LGBTQ+ Community Center Member Directory
Find a CenterLink Member in this useful LGBTQ Community Center Directory.
911 Lifeline legislation, also known as Medical Amnesty or 911 Good Samaritan laws, protects people who call for help in an alcohol or drug-related emergency. These laws offer limited immunity to people who seek help for themselves or others in need of immediate medical attention. The laws are intended to encourage people to call for help, even if they are underage or have been drinking, by reducing the fear of arrest and prosecution.
In New Jersey, the 911 Lifeline Legislation protects minors who are suspected of alcohol poisoning and need medical assistance.
The law provides immunity from prosecution if the underage person:
Provides their name to the 911 operator
Cooperates with medical assistance and law enforcement
Remains on the scene with the person in need of medical assistance
988 Lifeline
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
What to Expect - The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
Find Support for a Friend or Loved One - Take care of a friend, a loved one, or yourself. Call, text, or chat with a 988 Lifeline counselor for help during difficult moments anytime, day or night.
For more information visit https://988lifeline.org/
