Family Recovery Services

We’re so glad you found us.

We offer support to families seeking healing from substance use disorders. Every family is unique, so we have many ways to help.

Family Support Center

The Family Support Center offers support, education, resources, and advocacy. Our goal is to provide compassionate support, empower family members and friends to improve their quality of life, and gain skills necessary to cope with their loved one’s substance use.
Contact: recoverysupport@preventionlinks.org or call 732.381.4100
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Age: 18+
  • Counties Covered: Union and Middlesex
  • Who Might Be Interested: Family or loved one of a person experiencing substance use disorder

Family Support Meeting

Our Family Support Coordinator is trained in the Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT) model which teaches self-care and non-confrontational strategies to motivate their loved one to seek recovery.

We offer peer family support in-person and by phone, support and education on navigating recovery, help with understanding how to support a loved one’s recovery, and a weekly support group meeting.

Our group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. on Zoom. We also host one meeting in person each month. This is a closed meeting, so please reach out to us if you’re interested in attending. We look forward to meeting you!

If you have a loved one struggling with substance use and are ready for support, please call our Union County Helping Hands 365 24/7 helpline at: 855.825.3275 or email us at recoverysupport@preventionlinks.org
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Criteria
  • Age: Any
  • Counties Covered: Union, Middlesex, and Monmouth
  • Who Might Be Interested: Anyone with a loved one struggling with substance use and are ready for support

Union County Prevention Warmline

The warmline is a clear connection to prevention programs for youth and families, as well as help navigating local and state family support services being offered by the Union County Prevention Hub and beyond. Trained staff are available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911.

To speak with a warmline staff member, call us at 732.381.4100
Criteria
  • Age: Any
  • Counties Covered: Union
  • Who Might Be Interested: Anyone

UCHH 365 24/7 Peer Helpline and Transportation to Treatment

The Union County Helping Hands 365 Helpline (UCHH 365) is a clear connection point for individuals engaging in harmful substance use, and their loved ones, to access recovery and/or harm reduction support, and recovery support resources.

You can also use the helpline to arrange free transportation to treatment! If you are a Union County resident and need a ride to treatment, whether that be detox, residential, IOP, PHP, or sober housing, call the helpline and stay on the road to recovery.

If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911.

Trained peer recovery specialists are available 24/7, seven days a week, on our toll-free helpline 1.855.825.3275.
Criteria
  • Age: 18+
  • Counties Covered: Union
  • Who Might Be Interested: Individuals with a substance use disorder seeking recovery support and/or individuals seeking support for their loved ones

Raymond J. Lesniak ESH Recovery High School

Established in 2014, the Raymond J. Lesniak Experience, Strength and Hope Recovery High School is an Alternative High School for students who have endured substance use-related issues and are looking for a self-contained, public school, conducive to meeting the needs of their education and recovery. There is no cost to families.
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Eligibility Criteria
  • Age: High School Aged Students
  • Counties Covered: Union, Middlesex, Hudson, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Passaic, & Hunterdon Counties
  • Criteria: Students must be referred by their home district