Wellspring Center for Prevention

What Wellspring Center for Prevention does

Wellspring Center for Prevention is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 and headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, delivering substance use prevention, mental health, and family strengthening services across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. Its core programs span evidence-based school curricula (LifeSkills Training, Footprints for Life, Safe Dates, WhyTry, Strengthening Families Program), school-based clinical services delivered on-site through the Pathways program at Carteret High School and The Path program at Carteret Elementary, Middle, and Junior High Schools, older adult wellness initiatives (WISE, C.H.A.M.P.S., HealthEASE, Senior Jeopardy), professional training for addiction counselors and prevention specialists, and community coalition building through the Middlesex County Prevention Hub designation. The organization operates from two offices (East Brunswick headquarters and a Neptune satellite), employs 20-30 staff including LCSW/MSW clinicians and Certified Prevention Specialists, and is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees.

The technology stack is service-delivery oriented rather than software-platform oriented: evidence-based curricula delivered in classroom settings, an online training platform offering 270 hours of APCBNJ-approved CADC/LCADC/CPS courses accessible 24/7, an anonymous online self-help screening tool, and standard organizational digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, blog, newsletter). In 2026-2027, Wellspring is positioning to deliver digital wellness presentations in response to New Jersey's upcoming school cell phone ban.

Revenue is grant-dependent and diversified across federal (SAMHSA), state (NJ DMHAS, NJ Department of Children and Families, NJ Department of Health), and county (Middlesex County Department of Human Services, Monmouth County Department of Human Services) sources, supplemented by individual and corporate donations, event fundraising, and professional training fees. Most direct services to K-12 students, families, older adults, and community members are delivered free of charge due to grant subsidization. The organization has no parent company, no private equity involvement, and operates under standard nonprofit governance.

Name

Wellspring Center for Prevention

Legal name

Wellspring Center for Prevention

Website

https://wellspringprevention.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellspring Center for Prevention is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that delivers substance use prevention, school-based mental health counseling, older adult wellness, and professional addiction counselor training across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Substance use prevention
• School-based clinical services
• Addiction counselor training
• Community prevention education
• Family strengthening programs

Headquarters

HQ city

East Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Funding from federal agencies (SAMHSA), state agencies (NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, NJ Department of Children and Families), and county departments (Middlesex County Department of Human Services, Monmouth County Department of Human Services).
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations accepted in any amount to support programs and general operations.
3. Event Fundraising: Funds raised through specific events and tribute donations to support prevention efforts in communities served.
4. Professional Training Fees: Revenue from professional development courses for addiction counselors, prevention specialists, and school faculty including CADC renewal courses and CPS certification courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Wellspring Center for Prevention is a community-based nonprofit that delivers evidence-based substance use prevention and intervention services, including school-based clinical mental health counseling (Pathways/The Path programs), prevention education curricula, professional certification training for addiction counselors, older adult wellness programs, and family strengthening programs. Services are delivered directly in schools, community centers, and through online platforms across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey.

Product overview

Wellspring Center for Prevention is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of prevention and intervention services rather than a single software product. The core offerings include Prevention Education programs (LifeSkills Training, Safe Dates, WhyTry, Class Action, Footprints for Life, We’re Not Buying It 2.0), School-Based Clinical Services through the Pathways and The Path programs, the Coalition for Healthy Communities/Prevention Hub for Middlesex County, Professional Development/Training for addiction counselors and prevention specialists, Older Adult Programs (WISE, HealthEASE, C.H.A.M.P.S., Senior Jeopardy), Parents/Caregivers Programs (STEP, Strengthening Families), and Educational Presentations on substance misuse, mental health, and digital wellness. These programs work together to promote healthy communities through education, advocacy, training, and clinical support across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pathways: School-based clinical services program providing mental health counseling, structured recreation, and skill-building programs for students. Operated at Carteret High School, Carteret Middle School, Carteret Elementary School, Carteret Junior High School, Grant School, and Metuchen High School.
• The Path
• Coalition for Healthy Communities
• Middlesex County Prevention Hub
• Jason Surks Memorial Prevention Resource Center

Products and services

• Prevention Education Programs School-based substance use prevention curricula including LifeSkills Training, Safe Dates, WhyTry, Class Action, Footprints for Life, and We're Not Buying It 2.0 that equip K-12 students with skills to resist peer pressure, build resilience, and prevent substance misuse. Delivered directly in classrooms across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.
• School-Based Clinical Services (Pathways / The Path) Embedded mental health counseling, skill-building programs, and recreational services delivered directly inside K-12 schools, anchored by the flagship Pathways School-Based Youth Services Program at Carteret High School and The Path programs at Carteret Elementary, Middle, and Junior High Schools, plus Grant School and Metuchen High School.
• Older Adult Programs Evidence-based programs for adults aged 55+ including Senior Jeopardy (interactive game show), HealthEASE, WISE (Wellness Initiative for Senior Education), C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Alternatives to Manage Pain Safely), and Take Control of Your Health. Topics cover substance misuse, medication safety, chronic pain, nutrition, and healthy aging. Delivered at senior centers and community organizations.
• Coalition for Healthy Communities / Middlesex County Prevention Hub County-wide prevention hub providing evidence-based programs, technical assistance, screening services, coalition coordination, and community resources for youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, and faith-based organizations in Middlesex County. Includes the Jason Surks Memorial Prevention Resource Center and the Middlesex County Prevention Warm Line.
• Addiction Counselor & Prevention Specialist Professional Development Self-paced online CADC/LCADC training, CADC/LCADC renewal courses, CPS courses, and awareness training for educators totaling 270 hours of state-approved continuing education content. Approved by the Addictions Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey (APCBNJ Provider #208). Mobile-friendly platform accessible 24/7.
• Educational Presentations One-to-three hour expert-led presentations on substance misuse, mental health, digital wellness, dating safety, and prevention strategies for schools, parents, workplaces, and community groups. Includes NJ Cell Phone Ban readiness sessions preparing schools for the 2026-2027 state restrictions.
• Parents / Caregivers Programs Parenting education including STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting), Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, and the Strengthening Families Program (SFP 10-14), helping parents and caregivers support children through challenges and build family communication skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,020 individual counseling sessions for K-12 students in 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021NJPN is dedicated to prevention and early intervention for alcoholism, tobacco, and other drug abuse. Wellspring collaborates with NJPN on the statewide Infrastructure of Prevention Hubs and implements NJPN-developed programs like WISE. NJPN also provides funding through the NJ Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services for tobacco prevention activities.
• Center for Non-ProfitsminorOthersThe Center's mission is to build the power of the non-profit sector to improve the quality of life for the people of New Jersey.
• New Jersey Division for Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDMHAS utilizes data from emerging science to offer effective, outcome oriented treatment and uses its resources to support consumers in achieving wellness and recovery. Provides federal pass-through funding to Wellspring for prevention programs.
• Carteret High SchoolcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHome to the flagship Pathways School-Based Youth Services Program since 2006. Wellspring provides on-site clinical, support, and recreational services within the school building.
• Municipal AlliancesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with municipal alliances throughout Middlesex County for community-level prevention efforts and environmental strategies.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN): Statewide NJ prevention infrastructure organization that coordinates the Prevention Hubs initiative in which Wellspring operates. NJPN and Wellspring co-develop programs like WISE and share funding flows from the NJ Department of Health.
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): National membership organization supporting community-based substance use prevention coalitions, the same model Wellspring's Coalition for Healthy Communities replicates. Comparable audience of municipal alliances, schools, and community coalitions working on youth substance use prevention.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit focused on substance use prevention, treatment support, and family resources. Operates comparable parent/caregiver education, school programming, and digital tools, competing for similar philanthropic and grant funding.
• Addiction Policy Forum: National nonprofit mobilizing communities to address addiction through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives. Comparable focus on community-led substance use prevention and family/school education.
• NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence): National advocacy and education nonprofit historically focused on alcohol and drug dependence prevention. Notably, Wellspring evolved from the original NCADD of Middlesex County, sharing heritage, mission, and prevention education approach.

Regional players

• Prevention Links: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing substance use prevention, intervention, and recovery support across multiple counties. Directly comparable community-based prevention portfolio operating in the same NJ funding ecosystem.
• Center for Prevention & Counseling: New Jersey-based nonprofit offering substance use prevention education, outpatient treatment, and recovery supports. Comparable community-based service model with school and county-level contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Shatterproof: National nonprofit focused on transforming substance use disorder treatment and prevention systems. Operates at a larger scale with policy advocacy, provider quality programs, and employer initiatives that overlap with Wellspring's prevention mission.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large national nonprofit operating prevention, treatment, and recovery programs for substance use disorder. Operates a broader continuum including inpatient treatment, but its prevention education content and youth programming directly overlap with Wellspring's offerings.

Emerging players

• The Jason Foundation: National nonprofit focused on youth suicide and substance use prevention through school and community-based education. Comparable school-delivery model and evidence-based prevention curriculum licensing, serving overlapping K-12 audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wellspringpreve
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ncaddmiddlesex
• Facebookfacebook.com/wellspringcenterforprevention
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wellspring-center-for-prevention
• Instagraminstagram.com/wellspringcenterforprevention
• TikToktiktok.com/@wcpnj

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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