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Freehold Santa Train
While everyone was watching from the front and taking pictures of posed children smiling with Santa, our photographer aimed his lense through the christmas trees behind the stage and captured some...
View ArticleFreehold Substance Abuse Counseling Profiled in Asbury Park Press
Anthony Polito, Mike Karl, and Donna Bonk received positive support this week in a profile published in the Asbury Park Press. The "APP" included a photo of them with Freehold committeeman Robert...
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Recovery Celebrations Every Month in Freehold
The Counseling Center at Freehold, which offers intensive, evidence-based, state-of-the-art outpatient treatment for substance abuse for people aged 14 and up, announces their newest offering:...
View ArticleOcean County Association of Substance Awareness (OCSAC) Meeting
At the March meeting I presented information on adolescent detox issues and concerns as well as The Counseling Center’s new adolescent IOP (Intensive Out Patient) Program. This program will allow...
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Marlboro Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse
Here is a captionAs The Counseling Center at Freehold Community Relations Representative, I attended the Marlboro Township Alliancefor the Prevention of Substance Abuse April 11th meeting and updated...
View ArticlePeter Czabafy at The Counseling Center at Freehold
On May 10 we had the opportunity to host a seminar entitled “Making Change Fun”, jointly sponsored by The Counseling Center at Freehold and The Retreat at Lancaster. Peter O. Czabafy, BA, CADC of The...
View ArticleSteered Straight Benefit in Freehold
Last Friday evening I had the privilege of representing The Counseling Center at the awesome Steered Straight fund raising event at the American Hotel here in Freehold. It was a high energy, joyous...
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Celebration of Recovery Tuesday August 20, 6-7:30 pm
This coming Tuesday, August 20, 2013 The Counseling Center at Freehold invites families concerned and/or effected by substance abuse to our monthly Celebration of Recovery. A panel of AA (Alcoholics...
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Celebration of Recovery Tuesday Sept. 17
September is National Recovery Month, and our September Celebration of Recovery monthly event will be extra special. Our program this month will be built around providing you with information...
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Celebration of Recovery - Tuesday, October 17
On Tuesday October 17, 2013 the Counseling Center at Freehold held our 8th Celebration of Recovery Event. This free monthly event is open to the community and has presented on a myriad of topics since...
View ArticleNational Drug Take-Back Day - Monmouth, Ocean Counties New Jersey
7th Annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Saturday Oct. 26, 2013We’re excited to spread the word that on Saturday, Oct. 26, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be sponsored by...
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Colts Neck Alliance Meeting on Kids, Drugs, and Alcohol in NJ
On behalf of The Counseling Center at Freehold, I contributed to the October 28th meeting of the Colts Neck Community Alliance, held at the Colts Neck Library. The meeting included several speakers...
View ArticleGloucester County Forum on the New Jersey Drug Epidemic, Wednesday Night
In the past, sales and use of addictive drugs has been concentrated in larger urban areas, but that trend has changed. No community, large or small, is safe from this statewide epidemic. Where Camden...
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Freehold Santa Train 2013
Patricia Hopkins, Public Information Officer for the Township of Freehold, informed us that the Freehold Borough Police Benevolent Association and Conrail have teamed up once again to bring the Santa...
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Toms River Tops Ocean County for Drug Overdose Deaths
The above chart depicts the number of deaths in Ocean County by township.Statistics from the Ocean County Prosecutors Office. Graphic circulated by ocsignal.com. Toms River, NJ has the highest with 24...
View ArticleZohydro: Raising Awareness
Zohydro ER is the first painkiller made up entirely of hydrocodone. It has been on the market since earlier this month. Zohydro is controversial. A low-dose Zohydro delivers twice the amount of...
View ArticleComing Soon: The Counseling Center at Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Opening soon: The Counseling Center at Fair Lawn, serving communities in Bergen County and nearby. The Fair Lawn counseling center is convenient to many communities including Franklin Lakes, Hawthorn,...
View ArticleComing Soon: New Jersey's First Recovery High School
New Jersey's first public high school for recovering addicts will open in September. The new school will occupy parts of Kean University in Union. New Jersey drug officials have said the purpose of the...
View ArticleSenator Proposes Ban on Zohydro
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has proposed a bill that would reverse the FDA's approval of Zohydro until its maker, Zogenix, creates a version with less potential for abuse. Reversing the FDA's...
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NJ Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Report 2014
The 2014 New jersey Governor's Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Report (GCADA) is now available. You can read the report via this PDF download, or find it on the GCADA website where it is listed as...
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Gov. Christie Announces Narcan Pilot Initiative
Governor Chris Christie took the podium to announce the Narcan Pilot Initiative on Wednesday, April 2. Photo courtesy The Counseling Center at Freehold Governor Chris Christie held a press conference...
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New Jersey Suburban Heroin Crisis 2014
Over 6 years, between 2006 and 2012, New Jersey’s heroin addiction problems shifted from the cities to the suburbs. According to data from the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System, the number...
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Raising Awareness on the Radio: NJ Radio on the Heroin Issue
All this week, the 107.1FM Morning Show is dedicated to the heroin epidemic in New Jersey. Why not come down and ride a stationary bike for a bit, to help raise funds to fight heroin addiction and...
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Can You Ride a Stationary Bike? Earn $ per Mile for Heroin Addiction Treatment
Everybody bike! Come ride a bike to show your support at one of three malls all this week during 107.1FM's live broadcast to raise awareness of the heroin addiction problem facing New Jersey...
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Celebration of Recovery June 24th, 2014
Our next celebration will be held on: June 24th, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm Featuring guest speaker Dina Cohen. Featuring Guest Speaker Dina Cohen: Dina received her Master's degree in Psychological...
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Celebration of Recovery July 15th, 2014
Our next celebration will be held on: July 15th, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm Former clients of The Counseling Center will visit and speak about their own experiences in recovery. Speakers will begin at 6:30pm...
View ArticleWarning : Heroin disguised as oxycodone tablets
From a warning issued in New Jersey, about fake oxycodone pills that are actually heroin: Forensic drug analysis has confirmed the first known instance of heroin in tablet form in New Jersey. The photo...
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Community Night featuring Lou Krupkin and Drug Sniffing Dog "Cabo"
Our next Community Support and Education event will be held on: August 19th, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm Special guest Lou Krupkin and his dog Cabo, beginning at 6:30pm sharp Cabo doesn't think of it as work....
View ArticleCommunity Support & Education Night, September 16th, 2014
This month's Community Support and Education Night featuring "Positive Communication within Family Dynamic" September 16th, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm Speakers will begin at 6:30pm sharp If possible, please...
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Community Support & Education Night, October 21st, 2014
Our next Community Support & Education Night is: October 21st, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm "How do we Live Sanely with the Insanity of Addiction in our Family" featuring two guests from the Red Bank area,...
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Representing IOP at "Moments of Change" Conference
Intensive Outpatient Therapy at Florida Rehab Conference The Counseling Center at Freehold represented local New Jersey Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP) to hundreds of treatment...
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Community Support & Education Night November 18th, 2014
Our next Community Support & Education Night will be held on: November 18th, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm "Emotional 7 Physical Aspects of Opiate Addiction" An informative, educational presentation on the...
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Community Support & Education Night December 16th, 2014
Our next Community Support & Education Night will be held on: December 16th, 20146:00pm - 7:30pm Join us as our alumni speakers share experience, strength and hope. Speakers will begin at 6:30pm...
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Community Support & Education Night March 24th, 2015
Our Community Support & Education Night scheduled be held on, Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 Unfortunately we have had to cancel this Community Support & Education Night Event. If you have any...
View ArticleNJ EAPA Annual Awards Luncheon
The staff here at the Counseling Center is proud to congratulate two hard working members of the New Jersey health care community who will soon be recognized for their outstanding efforts in the...
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Who Deserves a Second Chance?
Substance abuse treatment is about second chances. And third chances. And still more chances, delivered until the message sticks, and the professional help and community support come together in a...
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Coming in September: Guitars, Drums & Angels Concert
A Concert in Memory of Justin Thouret The family of overdose victim Justin Thouret will be commemorating the life of their son by reaching out to those who share similar struggles. Claude and Marianne...
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Lunch & Learn Open House 2016
Click on the image to RSVP! The Counseling Center Adds Mental Health Outpatient Program The Counseling Center is pleased to announce an educational networking event introducing our new Mental Health...
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Moments of Change 2016
The Counseling Center will be in Palm Beach, Florida Sept 26 Representatives of The Counseling Center will attend the 2016 Moments of Change conference in Palm Beach, Florida September 26-29, at The...
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Professional Seminar May 4: "The Process of Recovery"
RSVP on Eventbrite Save the Date: May 4th CEU Presentation and Networking Event at The Counseling Center, Freehold, NJ Seminar : “The Process of Recovery”, a CEU approved presentation by Marc Wurgaft,...
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Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 29th
Check your Cabinets! The Drug Enforcement Agency has partnered with pharmacies and police stations throughout our community to collect and safely dispose of your unwanted medications. Disposing of...
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Naloxone (Narcan®) Training
Free Naloxone Training in Freehold, NJ The mission of The Counseling Center at Freehold to help people with addiction, both through recovery support and with education. The Counseling Center strives...
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Drive Shack Networking Event in Florida
Click on image to view flyerA Fun Night Out at Drive Shack West Palm Beach, with The Counseling CenterThe Counseling Center invites you to an evening of fun competitive games at Drive Shack’s state of...
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2020 "Toys for Tots" Toy Drive at The Counseling Center
We've set up Toy Drive drop off locations at The Counseling Center. Take a look!
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