NJ Statewide Student Support Services
Delivering comprehensive mental health support to
K-12 students and families in Hudson County.
Irakli (Eric) Kakauridze
NJ4S Hub Director
IKakauridze@pipnj.org
Pam Presinal
Education Director
PPresinal@pipnj.org
Alex Para
Scheduling Coordinator
APara@pipnj.org
Dana Jaloudi
Assistant Education Supervisor
DJaloudi@pipnj.org
Julian Eaton
Prevention Educator
JEaton@pipnj.org
Christina Perez
Prevention Educator
CPerez@pipnj.org
Michelle Quintero
Prevention Educator
MQuintero@pipnj.org
Angie Tamayo Leon
Prevention Educator
ATamayoLeon@pipnj.org
About NJ4S
The New Jersey Department of Children and Families has launched a statewide, innovative hub-and-spoke model of services and resources to support youth mental wellness. The new model, the NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) network, creates 15 regional hubs that provide prevention and brief intervention services to New Jersey public school students, parents/caretakers, and school faculty.
The hubs, staffed by a director, support staff, prevention specialists and licensed clinicians, will be mobilized to deliver services locally, when and where they are needed, both in school and community settings. Most importantly the hub staff will have the ability to connect students and their parents/caregivers with other community resources beneficial to social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, including clinical and non-clinical resources.
NJ4S Services
Tier 1 Services - Universal Prevention
Tier 1 Services include activities, workshops, trainings, curriculum, and assemblies focusing on mental health, positive relationships, behavioral issues, and more! They are available for K-12 students, families, and adults who work with youth.
To access Tier 1 Services contact Pam Presinal at PPresinal@pipnj.org or call (201) 552-2264.
Tier 2 Services - Evidenced-Based Prevention
Tier 2 Services include small-group interventions focusing on substance abuse prevention, sexual health, suicide prevention, and more! They are available for Grade 6-12 students, families, and adults who work with youth.
To access Tier 2 Services please use our NJ4S Prevention Portal or contact Pam Presinal at PPresinal@pipnj.org or call (201) 552-2264.
Tier 3 Services - Clinical Interventions
Tier 2 Services include assessment and individualized clinical services and in-person or telehealth services focusing on short-term mental health services and a pathway to long-term treatment! They are available for Grade 6-12 students, families, and adults who work with youth.
To access Tier 3 Services please use our NJ4S Prevention Portal or contact Pam Presinal at PPresinal@pipnj.org or call (201) 552-2264.
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