Prevention First TRAINING Institute


To fulfill our mission, we must strengthen the
foundation of our entire community, as well as
those of our children. Each level of our community
needs to deliver the same messages about
substance abuse and violence. Thus, Prevention
First has created a Training Institute and a
Prevention Education Resource Center
that offer
programs, seminars and information to parents,
educators, businesses, social groups and others
who wish to create
healthy environments.

The Prevention First Training Institute provides an
environment conducive to learning, with state-of-
the-art equipment and comfortable surroundings,
where customized training programs are taught by

 
Prevention First Training Institute

qualified instructors.

The Training Institute offers a range of educational

 
Classes to train Certified Prevention Specialists for initial credentialing as well as renewal classes for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors are offered in our Training Institute.
programs and seminars addressing alcohol,
tobacco, drug and bullying issues, as well as parenting classes, personal wellness development and work-place seminars. Additionally, the Institute provides training in delivery of the latest research-based prevention model programs that are effective in the reduction of substance abuse and violence.

Current Trainings



The Prevention First Training Institute...

   
provides a full range of programs, including parenting classes, personal wellness development and work-place seminars
   
offers continuing education and certification classes for teachers, school nurses, drug/alcohol counselors, prevention, addiction and disability specialists
   
offers 75+ professional development classes and community programs annually
is attended by 1,200+ professionals in the prevention or treatment field a year
offers state-certified classes for New Jersey health professionals and teachers
fields 600+ help and informational calls and is visited by 700+ individuals annually
includes up-to-date audio/visual presentation equipment, internet access, climate control, comfortable seating
   

hosts educational seminars, health fairs, meetings and youth and parenting conferences and community events.

 

TRAINING ROOM AVAILABLE for rent Top of Page


Our Training Room is available for rent to businesses and community groups. Centrally-located and state-of-the-art, it is also comfortable and reasonably-priced.We are located on the first floor.

Training Room Details (PDF)

Training Room NON-PROFIT Application (PDF)           Training Room FOR-PROFIT Application (PDF)

 

Training Room rental Policy                                                                                     Top of Page
 


Prevention First’s Training Institute is dedicated to providing excellent service for all of our clients. Our objective is to relieve the client of all logistics associated with renting a facility so they can focus on having a successful meeting/training. In order to meet these goals, it is necessary to maintain broad and flexible parameters so that all customers can be appropriately accommodated. At this time, no public events can be accommodated.

TRAINING ROOM RENTAL POLICY


Facility Charges
Prevention First charges three basic fees:*
 

Room Rental Fee: See FOR-PROFIT Application and NON-PROFIT Application for fees.
  Direct Costs: This charge includes basic costs for equipment requested and food services.
  Administrative Costs: Includes custodial services.
 
*Please note: ALL groups will be charged an administrative fee. In certain cases, the room rental fee may be discounted or waived, but an administrative fee will be charged to the client.

Policy Application

Group 1:
Ocean Township and Asbury Park community groups & businesses
 

For-Profit:
Regular rate. (see FOR-PROFIT Application)
  Non-Profit: Waive all rental fees, however, an administrative fee will apply, along with
all direct costs. (see NON-PROFIT Application)

Group 2:
All other communities
 

For-Profit:
Regular rate. (see FOR-PROFIT Application)
 

Non-Profit: Non-Profit rate (see NON-PROFIT Application) plus direct costs.

 

Contact Information Top of Page


To check availability or reserve the Training Room, register for CPS/certification classes and/or for more information about the Resource Center, please contact:
Denise Stevens
732.663.1800, ext. 216

For more information about the Training Institute, please contact:
Barbara Sprechman
732.663.1800, ext. 211.

 

 

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