For youth and families to thrive in a safe and healthy environment, communities must address the numerous risk factors that lead to the early use of alcohol and other drugs, often the first step on a path to addiction. The statewide system of Prevention Hubs provides evidence-based prevention education, interventions, strategies, and programs to support all sectors of our community, including youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, etc.?

The Prevention Hub of Monmouth County is hosted by the Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County, an affiliate of Prevention First, and connects residents and professionals with prevention resources and services to build resilience in our local communities.

Monmouth County Prevention Warm Line
(732) 663-1800 x 2710
The Monmouth County Prevention Warm Line is a clear connection point to access both evidence-based prevention programs for youth and families, as well as information and referral for those in need of assistance with navigating local and state family support services being offered by the Prevention Hub and beyond.

Trained coalition staff are available on weekdays from 9:00 am-4:00 pm to connect callers to local and state-level resources and other supportive services.

Individual and Family Programs
The Prevention Hub offers educational resources, programs, and technical assistance to schools and community organizations that serve youth, parents, and other adults. 

PreVenture
Utilizes personality-targeted interventions to promote mental health and skill development and delay youth substance use in at-risk youth ages 12-17. The curriculum is designed to increase coping skills, set long-term goals, and channel participants’ personalities towards achieving them.  

Marijuana/Cannabis Education
Community, parent, and youth education on topics such as the New Law and how it will impact youth, perception of harm, brain development, increased availability of marijuana products, and best practices in public health policies, which may include distributing resources that will help guide communities, schools, and others related to marijuana policies.   

Strengthening Families
SFP is a family-focused program that provides skill-building sessions and fun activities that will help with the toughest job in existence: Being a Parent/Guardian! Families attend weekly SFP sessions where they are given an opportunity to practice new skills to help overcome personal and family challenges, such as miscommunication, stress, and peer pressure, and begin the process of building stronger relationships.

Over-the-Counter Medications
Over-the-counter (OTC) medication education presentations to youth, parents, older adults, and the community, providing information on responsible use and storage of these medications, and the dangers of not doing so. 

Last Updated: 03/11/26