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.
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
Got questions about drugs and alcohol? We’ve got facts. It’s normal to be curious about different substances and how they might affect you. We’re here to answer your questions with no judgment (ever).