Integrity House

Integrity Day is just under a month away and promises to be an enriching experience for all! Learn more and register here! https://lnkd.in/eRCG7cCk #integrityday #integrity #communitywellness #community #wellness #resourcefair

Today, Integrity House President and CEO Robert Budsock served as a focal point in a meeting with Nora Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health. Bob is one of only two focal points in the U.S. Focal points are reliable, expert professionals and organizations in the field of drug demand reduction. Bob reported on the developments of the Declaration of Oviedo, a Global Initiative on Drug Use Prevention. The Declaration was showcased at the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) during its mid-term review to assess implementation of all international drug policy commitments in 2024. Learn more about The Declaration here - https://lnkd.in/dCV7Vx7D. #prevention #collectiveimpact

Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day!

Integrity House has been committed to removing barriers to care for thousands of Newark residents for almost 56 years. To that end, we are excited to host Integrity Day, a free community wellness event on August 22, 2024 in Newark’s historic Lincoln Park. The event will include remarks from the honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka and offer a variety of health and wellness services ranging from screenings for substance use disorder and infectious diseases to Narcan packages, creative arts therapy, yoga, family-friendly games, and more!

Greetings from Thessaloniki, Greece! President and CEO Robert Budsock and Chief Clinical Officer Eman Gibson are currently representing Integrity House and the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities (WFTC) at the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) 2024 Conference! This year’s conference theme - “The Art of Healing” - provides an opportunity to explore innovations in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support. We are excited to connect with global leaders in these fields and bring our learnings to the communities we serve. #issup #prevention #treatment #recovery #harmreduction #communityhealth

Last week, I had the honor of taking part in a briefing held by Treatment Communities of America, in collaboration with the House Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, highlighting the significance of residential treatment as a key element of integrated care for those with SUD. I was joined by esteemed colleagues who like Integrity House, represent member organizations of TCA: Seep Varma, Shawn Jenkins, Ed Carlson; and Robert Morrison of National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD). Congressman Paul Tanko provided support with opening remarks, and many others attended to listen and engage in this necessary and meaningful dialogue.

Juneteenth: a day to remember, reflect, and rejoice! Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a day to recognize a significant step toward equality and justice for African Americans. We remember that on this day in 1865, the last enslaved African Americans learned of their freedom. Integrity House remains dedicated to fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion inform how we serve individuals and families; engage, train, and support staff; and collaborate with community partners. In honor of Juneteenth, comment below on the significance of what this day means to you.

On Thursday, June 6, Integrity House’s Mobile Community Care (MCC) staff was recognized by the City of Newark at the Department of Public Safety awards ceremony for their dedication and commitment to helping the Newark community and the impact of the MCC program. This is a well-deserved honor, and we are so grateful to have staff who go above and beyond to help improve the health and wellness of our community. Congratulations to Robin, Julie, Eileen, Charles, Natacha, and Joseph!

Integrity House’s prevention team is out in our local Newark neighborhood providing support to the community. On this day, HIV testing was available alongside goody bags that consisted of wellness products and light snacks. We love to help out the community in any way we can, one person at a time.

Get ready for Reach for Recovery to meet you in your neighborhood this June! The mobile recovery program, administered through a partnership with the Essex County Division of Community Health Services, is out in the community often to bring recovery support, including substance use assessment, health and wellness screenings, Narcan distribution, and more. The mobile recovery center makes stops across Essex County on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and some Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm. And you don’t want to miss us - the program is now stopping in Newark on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month! Click the link below to check out the monthly stop schedule. https://ow.ly/1m5250S8LqC