Hunterdon Behavioral Health's Intensive Family Support Services, School Based Youth Services and the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide will present "An Important Discussion: Suicide Prevention & The Role of the Trusted Adult" on Thursday, October 4, from 6:30 PM. - 8:30 PM at Hunterdon Medical Center.
Student Assistance Counselors
Student Assistant Counselors (SACs) provide support and confidential counseling for students and families when social, emotional or mental health issues affect a student's school experience, including those related to alcohol and drugs, depression, anxiety, family and friend issues, and other stressors. SACs can help students and families find appropriate community resources, such as rehabilitation and treatment facilities, when required.
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Crisis Resources:
Referrals can be made by the students themselves, staff, parents or other concerned individuals and should be directed to one of the SACs listed on the right side of this webpage.
Must Watch Video:
Opioid Town Hall Meeting
In September 2018, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office, hosted a Town Hall Meeting on the opioid crisis. Speakers included New Jersey Attorney General Grubir Grewal, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III, Chief of Detectives Frank R. Crisologo, Lesley Gabel from Hunterdon Prevention Resources and community members whose lives have been affected by opioid addiction.
We urge all parents and community members to watch this powerful presentation. Please on the link to watch the video.
Crisis Resources:
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. They can help find solutions to the problems that teenagers face at home, at school or at play.
If you're between the ages of 10 and 24, live in New Jersey, and need to talk about an issue or problem, help for any of your concerns is available 24/7 - call 888-222-2228 anytime or text 888-222-2228.
You can also go to 2nd Floor's Website for more information.
Suicide Resources:
Hunterdon Central has prepared a resource page with information on teenage suicide and tools for parents/guardians. To see this resource page, please click on:
Adolescent Suicide- Information & Tools for HC Parents/Guardians
We also urge you to watch the following video of a presentation by George Scott on Raising Healthy Teenagers:
NEWS BULLETINS
Flemington Raritan School District is sponsoring a presentation on "Anxiety in Kids and What We Can Do About It", at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 15, at the J. P. Case Middle School Auditorium in Flemington. The presentation will be given by Lynne Gonski from Hunterdon Behavioral Health.
Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns invites parents and community members to:
Opioid Epidemic Town Hall Meeting
September 12, 6:30 PM
Hunterdon Central's Little Theater
Listen to a message from the Prosecutor
Prevention Resources presents a Community Conversation on the Opioid Epidemic at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 12, at Delaware Valley Regional High School. Please click to view the flyer with detailed information.
The Community Health & Wellness Series at North Hunterdon High School is offering a program on Current Trends: Opiates, Marijuana Extractions and Underage Drinking.