Prevention Resources is licensed for Level 1 Outpatient Treatment Services
Level 1 Outpatient services are the first step in treatment. They let clients keep up with their everyday routines while regularly checking in with treatment professionals for evaluations, therapy, and follow-up care. After an initial assessment, clients who qualify can receive services, counseling, and other supports. Outpatient care is the least intensive and usually the most affordable option. Many of Prevention Resources’ Clinical Services are Grant Funded or offer a Sliding Scale Fee for those demonstrating financial need.
Services for Individuals
General Counseling:
Counseling services support individuals facing a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, depression,
relationship issues, grief, stress, substance use, trauma, and major life transitions.
Cost: $65 per session; a sliding scale fee is available.
Mental Health Evaluation:
Screening/evaluation tools are used to identify any possible presence and extent of an individual’s mental health disorder. It also allows for the development of a treatment plan tailored to the individual’s specific circumstances.
Cost: $175; a sliding scale fee is available.
Substance Use Disorder Assessment:
The ASAM 3rd Edition Criteria is used to identify any possible presence and extent of an individual’s substance use disorder. It also allows for the development of a treatment plan tailored to the individual’s specific circumstances.
Cost: $175; a sliding scale fee is available.
Abuse Intervention Program (AIP)
AIP helps individuals who have engaged in harmful behaviors by offering therapy and accountability measures to promote positive change.
Cost: $25 per session, $75 for intake; a sliding scale fee is available.
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Early Intervention (EI) Services:
Focuses on identifying risk factors and warning signs to provide education and resources that prevent issues from escalating. Offered to individuals at risk of developing substance misuse and those struggling with risky behaviors.
Cost: No cost, grant funded.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The Employee Assistance Program is available to employees and their immediate family members. This benefit is provided to employees within the select school system, designed to support well-being.
Employer Contract. Please contact PR for details.
Certified Interventionist:
Certified Interventionists help families encourage their loved ones to get into treatment for addiction or mental health disorders. An Interventionist is a professional who has completed training and obtained certification in the field of helping individuals and families navigate addiction or mental health disorders, often leading to treatment. Interventions are structured conversations designed to encourage someone to seek help. It is a 2–3-part process.
Fee: $500, sliding scale available
Sharing the Hope Family Support Center:
The Sharing the Hope Family Support Center provides individual and group support to those whose loved ones are experiencing problematic substance use. These services are free of charge, confidential, and are offered in-person, virtually, and by phone, text, or email. Family Support peers utilize CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) strategies in order to increase positive communication skills and set healthy boundaries.|
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Services for Groups
Girls Circle
- Safe and Supportive Space: A place where girls can connect, share, and feel supported without judgment.
- Fun Activities: Engage in creative projects, group discussions, and hands-on experiences designed just for girls.
- Build Confidence and Life Skills: Learn practical ways to handle everyday challenges, communicate better, set goals, develop strong, healthy friendships, and focus on well-being and personal growth.
Currently available for 7th and 8th graders
Meets: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30PM Starting November 19
No cost
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Grief Share Circle
This open, ongoing circle is offered in person or virtual. The circle offers a welcoming space for individuals to be open to the presence of their grief, to embrace it, and to express it in a safe space. Group meets: 1st Tuesday of every month, 6;30-7;30pm.
No cost, to register email:
Alison Belli at: abelli@njprevent.com
Parenting/Co-parenting Programs
- Strengthening Families is a six-week, evidence-based program offered once annually.
- Unifying Families is an evidence-based program that offers individual and small-group parenting and co-parenting classes for 2-3 sessions.
- Both programs center on positive communication, healthy boundaries, conflict management, healthy discipline, and establishing consistency between households.
No cost, grant funded.
Youth Referral Programs
Law Enforcement Adolescent Program (LEAP):
An early intervention juvenile diversion program for youth facing criminal charges. Utilizes a combination of life skills, goal setting, parent education, and community service to help youth prevent future law enforcement encounters.
Time commitment: 6-8 sessions
Cost: No cost, grant funded.
Violence Intervention Program for Adolescents (VIPA):
Offers counseling, conflict resolution training, and peer support to help young individuals navigate challenges and reduce risky behaviors.
Time commitment: 6-8 sessions
Cost: No cost, grant funded.
Meet Our Counselors
Alison Belli, LCSW
Clinician, AIP
Stephanie Powley, LSW
Clinician, AIP Somerset
Amanda Gerko, LSW, CHW
Clinician, AIP Middlesex
Grace Gardner, MS
Counselor
Lisa Mermini, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS
Clinical Supervisor
Additional Resources
SimplePractice Client Portal: https://prevention-resources.clientsecure.me
Reliatrax Client Portal: https://njprevent.reliatrax.net/ClientPortal
