Founded in 1988

25 W. Main St.
Rockaway, NJ 07866

Phone: (973) 625-1998
FAX: (973) 625-8048
E-mail: cgoeke@mcpik.org
Web: www.MCPIK.org

Morris County Prevention is Key is a private, non-profit organization that was established in 1988. We are part of a statewide network of community-based organizations dedicated to providing information and education to prevent problems with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. We provide services to individuals, families, professionals, community groups, schools, businesses and legislators.

We also have a prevention resource center, which includes videos, brochures and other literature addressing issues related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. These materials are available to professionals, schools, parents and concerned community members who are looking for more information or assistance.

Morris County Prevention is Key brings the following NJPN programs to Morris County:

We also provide the following additional program:

Primary Prevention Programming

Community Trials Intervention (CTI)
This multi-component, community-based program is delivered to alter alcohol use patterns and related problems among people of all ages by using a specific set of environmental interventions implemented by coalitions to create policy and system changes.

Coping With Work and Stress
This program is designed to teach participants behavioral, social and cognitive coping strategies to modify risk and
protective factors, given the relationship of these factors to psychological symptoms and substance abuse.

Forest Friends
Forest Friends is an asset-building program designed to develop and reinforce resiliency skills in children ages five through nine. In this engaging program, children learn about dealing with feelings and how to communicate effectively, how to make good and healthy decisions, the importance of truth and trust to develop healthy relationships, and effective coping skills to deal with difficult life situations.

Footprints for Life^TM
Footprints for Life is a research-based primary prevention program that builds assets and teaches important life skills to students in grades two and three. Through the use of puppets and stories that feature “real life” situations experienced by a children’s soccer team, Footprints teaches students about planning and decision-making practices, interpersonal skills, peer pressure, and peaceful conflict resolution. The goal of Footprints is to help young children build a strong foundation of life skills rooted in key social competencies. 

Keys to Innervisions (KIV)
KIV is an in-school program for students in grades six through nine.  It features a curriculum about change,
especially changing beliefs and behaviors that lead to difficulties in school and social situations.

Parenting Wisely
The program is an interactive CD-ROM program designed for parents of adolescents and pre-adolescents (age 8 to 18). Parenting Wisely reduces child behavioral problems, delinquency and substance abuse among adolescents, improves parenting knowledge and skills, and strengthens the relationship between adolescents and parents.

New Social Engine (NSE): Sober Cyber Collegiate Community (SPF-SIG)
New Social Engine is a group for college students who want to create fun, social options for themselves and others and to reduce the harms of alcohol and drug use. NSE has student coalitions on multiple campuses in Morris County and is committed to making positive environmental change through alternative activities, awareness, and advocacy.

Strengthening Families Program
The goal of Strengthening Families is to prevent substance abuse in youth by helping them to build skills and by giving parents more tools to help their children become responsible young adults. The program also helps families improve the relationship between parents and youth and decreases the level of family conflict.

Other Programs and Services

Lunch and Learn Seminar Series
Morris County Prevention is Key hosts monthly educational workshops during the lunch hour, providing the most up-to-date information on addiction, violence and related issues.

Morris County Task Force on Women & Addiction Recovery
Hosted by Morris County Prevention is Key, the task force aims to raise consciousness and motivate change in prevention, treatment, recovery and support services available to women who suffer from the disease of addiction through advocacy and education.

Pathways to Independence
This program is designed to help older teens and young adults prepare for life on their own after leaving home, a shelter or a detention center. Morris County youth, ages 16-21, are taught the skills needed to take on the challenges of adulthood.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
The CDSMP teaches the skills needed in the day-to-day management of a chronic disease and to maintain and/or increase life’s activities. This six week program is provided in community settings such as senior centers, churches, libraries and hospitals. Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; 3) appropriate use of medications; 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; 5) nutrition; and 6) how to evaluate new treatments.

Community Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Morris (CCSHM)
CCSHM’s mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance use in Morris County through collaboration, education and community-wide change. CCSHM seeks to bring together individuals and groups from multiple sectors in the community.

E-learning
MCPIK provides web-based faculty in-service training to meet Department of Education mandates. The following courses are available:
     1.  Adolescents and Substance Abuse
     2.  Bullying, Harassment & Intimidation in Schools
     3.  Child Abuse: An Overview
     4.  Suicide Prevention & Education