
Compassion and Mutual Identification in Peer Work
By Patrick Roff The mutuality created between “one alcoholic talking to another” has been the cornerstone of recovery since 1935. Webster’s dictionary defines “mutuality” using...Learn More

A Journey Of Resilience
By: Daniella Mendez, Senior Peer Services Coordinator We enter Pride month at a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack across the state and country. We enter pride month at a time when over...Learn More
COVID-19 May 2023 Newsletter
By: Matt McGovern, MPH, CHES, LINCS COVID-19 Epidemiologist/Data Manager As of Friday, April 27th, 2023, the 7-day average of cases in the state of New Jersey was 223, which declined by 54% from...Learn More
The Significance of Mentoring on Mental Health
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the importance of having people in your circle that are supportive is even more significant! A group of people that care about how you feel and move...Learn More
Covid-19 Update- April 2023
By: Brenda Teed, LSW, COVID-19 Social Support Coordinator & Preventionist Based on current COVID-19 trends, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal...Learn More
Covid-19 Update- March 2023
By: Matt McGovern, MPH, CHES, LINCS COVID-19 Epidemiologist/Data Manager As of Friday, February 24th, 2023, the 7-day average of cases in the state of New Jersey was 775, which declined by 19%...Learn More
Covid-19 Update- February 2023
By: Brenda Teed, LSW, COVID-19 Social Support Coordinator & Preventionist Long COVID As of January 2023, CDC data shows that COVID cases, deaths, and hospitalizations have stabilized after...Learn More
Prevention is Key selected to develop and implement LEAD Initiative in Irvington and Phillipsburg
Rockaway, N.J. (January 6, 2023) – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General has selected Prevention is Key (PIK) to develop and implement a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion initiative...Learn More
COVID-19 Update- January 2023
By: Matt McGovern, MPH, CHES, LINCS COVID-19 Epidemiologist/Data Manager As of Thursday, 12/29/22, the 7-day average of cases in the state of New Jersey was 1,809, which was down 11% from a week...Learn More
That’s a Wrap: PEER 2022!
To wrap 2022 up we got to partner with Deirdre’s House as they brought the Game of Life to Dover Middle School! According to Dover Middle School’s Principal the Game of Life “exceeded our...Learn More
COVID-19 December Update
By: Brenda Teed, LSW, COVID-19 Social Support Coordinator & Preventionist Thankfully we are in a very different place than when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, but we remain torn between...Learn More
7 Habits Program Update
This fall and upcoming winter we are completing another in-person program called “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” with the 7th graders at Morris Plains Borough School. 7 Habits of Highly...Learn More
November Covid-19 Update
By: Matt McGovern, MPH, CHES, LINCS COVID-19 Epidemiologist/Data Manager As of Sunday, 10/23/22, the 7-day average of cases in the state of New Jersey was 1,258, which was down 4% from a week...Learn More