Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health Hospital, Launches Free Parenting Workshop for Substance Use Prevention

June 17, 2026 - 00:16

ELIZABETH, NJ - Trinitas Regional Medical Center's Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, part of the RWJBarnabas Health network, is offering a free parenting workshop aimed at preventing substance use among young people. The program, titled "Session 1: The Life Skills Training Parent," is designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools to help children resist peer pressure and make healthy choices.

The workshop focuses on building communication skills, setting clear family rules, and fostering strong parent-child bonds. Organizers say early intervention and open dialogue at home are critical in reducing the risk of substance abuse. The session is open to the community and does not require any prior registration fee.

Hospital staff emphasize that prevention starts with education, and this workshop provides a supportive environment for parents to learn evidence-based strategies. By addressing risk factors before they escalate, Trinitas hopes to empower families to navigate challenges together. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to community health and youth well-being in Union County.