Journey Through the Decades 50th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate The Center for Prevention and Counseling’s 50 years of service in Sussex County, NJ, by attending our Journey Through the Decades: 50 Years of Hope event on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon.

Nestled in the heart of Vernon, NJ, The Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek Resort offers a stunning blend of rustic charm and modern elegance. With its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing mountain views, this premier space creates an unforgettable atmosphere for celebration and connection.

Rather than a formal sit-down dinner, this anniversary celebration, sponsored by Thorlabs, offers a lively party atmosphere with

• Decade experience stations
• Professional DJ services by AG Events
• Dancing
• Networking
• Raffle items and 50/50 raffle
• Mocktail and cocktail hour with horse d’oeuvres (ticket includes mocktails, soda, juice, and a cash bar will be available
• Outdoor firepits
• A replica of the DeLorean Time Machine from the popular 80s movie Back to the Future will be displayed
• The event offers a time travel experience from the 1970’s through today. Guests are encouraged, not required, to dress in their favorite decade’s attire–from full costume to a simple throwback accessory
• Photo booth, including decade-themed props, will capture the celebratory moments throughout the event

About the Center for Prevention and Counseling
The Center for Prevention and Counseling (CFPC), based in Newton, NJ, is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthy families and communities through addiction prevention, counseling, and recovery support. Since 1974, CFPC has been a trusted community partner, offering comprehensive, evidence-based programs that empower individuals of all ages to make healthy choices.

CFPC’s services include school and community-based wellness education, youth leadership and empowerment programs, outpatient counseling for individuals, youth, and families, harm reduction services, tobacco and vaping cessation support, and a full continuum of recovery resources—including peer coaching, case management, recovery meetings, overdose prevention training, and the Sussex County Recovery Community Center. The agency also operates a 24/7 Addiction Helpline, available via call or text to 844-722-5327 for anyone seeking help for themselves or a loved one.

Guided by compassion and rooted in resilience, CFPC meets people where they are—supporting each individual’s journey toward wellness, connection, and hope. Focusing on reducing stigma, expanding services, expanding access, and strengthening the fabric of its community, CFPC continues to evolve to meet the needs of Sussex County, New Jersey, and beyond.

Learn more at www.centeforprevention.org or by calling the main office at 973-383-4787.