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Integrity House was voted a top addiction treatment provider in America and one of the top 10 providers in New Jersey! This recognition is a testament to our staff's dedication to providing high quality care and services. Founded in 1968, Integrity House is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of substance use disorder treatment and mental health services licensed in the state of New Jersey. Since 2020, Newsweek has partnered with data intelligence platform Statista to identify leading addiction treatment facilities across the US. Each center is assessed across three criteria: accreditation data provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), reputation surveys from medical professionals and administrators in the field, and Google reviews, which serves to measure the client experience. Congratulations to all! Read more:  https://lnkd.in/giDXdm4F #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoveryCommunity #MentalHealthMatters

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Seton Hall College of Nursing, Kathleen Neville, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, recently lauded Integrity House’s work at a virtual forum on substance use disorders (SUDs) for 300 educators and students from Seton Hall University, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Monmouth University. Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, was the keynote speaker at the forum. Integrity House provides clinical training for Seton Hall University College of Nursing students to treat underserved minority populations in the #Newark community. Neville noted the phenomenal learning opportunities that Integrity provides the students; she said, "We are so grateful for their expertise in preparing our students to address the opioid epidemic.” Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eQFYzV4k

Last week, Integrity House celebrated its amazing staff through dual Staff Appreciation Day activities held on its Newark and Secaucus campuses. Staff enjoyed a fun-filled day with delicious food, and exciting games and activities, including face painting, a hatchet throwing contest, photo booth, double dutch, and more. The fresh cotton candy was a hit! #StaffAppreciationDay #GratefulForOurTeam  #recoveryheroes #recoverychampions

Integrity House Project Director Katie (Tracy) Kena MSW, LCSW; Program Manager Sally Goncalves, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS; and Vida Paintsil, APN had an amazing time at the Seton Hall University Preceptors and Grant Partners Appreciation Dinner last week. We are proud of our partnership with the Seton Hall University College of Nursing and Department of Nursing at Monmouth University. Since last year, Integrity House has provided clinical placements for  Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Assistant (PA) students. Under the direction of Katie (Tracy) Kena MSW, LCSW, students learn firsthand about patient diagnoses, treatment and recovery from opioid use disorders. Here’s to many more years of success and teamwork! 

Last week, Integrity House had the privilege of visiting OnPoint NYC, the largest harm reduction service provider on the East Coast. During a tour of their East Harlem facility, Senior Director of Development and Strategy Naima Briscoe, MBA, Senior Director of Community Engagement Shorter Robin, and Program Manager Julie Totton gained valuable insights into their comprehensive offerings that ranged from mental health services and a drop-in center to acupuncture, a community garden, and much more. A huge thank you to Adrian Feliciano for the warm welcome and for sharing your expertise. We are inspired and energized to continue advancing our efforts in the harm reduction space!

The Integrity Prevention team was all smiles at the 4th Annual Greater Essex Community Resource Day hosted by Greater Essex Counseling Services LLC. Staff from our Mobile Community Care, Reach for Recovery, and HIV Prevention Navigator programs provided education and information on substance use prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services. The Integrity Harm Reduction Center, the newest addition to Integrity’s Prevention services, provides a welcoming space for individuals to safely access an array of supplies and services to achieve improved quality of life, at no cost. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXHxPNwP

Last week, Integrity House President & CEO Robert Budsock and Senior Director Georges Mombrun, LCSW, LCADC, ACS presented at the 19th European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC) Conference in #Gdańsk, #Poland. Held under the motto “Shaping the Future Together,” the conference promoted international collaboration, the exchange of experiences, and research to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills in the field of therapeutic communities (TCs). TCs emphasize the role of community in promoting significant social and psychological transformation, and have been proven to promote long-term recovery from substance use disorder. Integrity House operates the only CARF-accredited TC in NJ. Learn More: integrityhouse.org #TherapeuticCommunity #RecoveryJourney #AddictionTreatment #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberLiving #RecoverySupport #AddictionRecovery

Integrity House staff had an amazing time at the New Jersey Prevention Network's 8th Annual Peer Summit in #Plainsboro on Wednesday. The event included keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and recovery-oriented activities. Huge thanks to New Jersey Prevention Network for the impactful event!

Chronic pain affects millions of people every day, yet many suffer in silence. Here are some facts: - Over 51.6 million American adults (21% of the population) live with chronic pain  - Over 17.1 million American adults live with high-impact chronic pain, or pain that frequently limits life or work activities - Women are more likely to report pain in more areas of their bodies, and experience many types of pain - Chronic pain is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. More than 14 million people with high-impact chronic pain are unable to work.   According to the National Institutes of Health, the prevalence of chronic pain and the increasing use of opioids have created a “silent epidemic” of distress, disability, and danger to a large percentage of Americans. If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid use and mental health challenges, call us at  973-623-0600. Learn more: integrityhouse.org #SolvePainTogether #PainAwarenessMonth #ChronicPain #YouAreNotAlone #SupportAndCare #PainManagement

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it is important to acknowledge the many Hispanic Americans who struggle with addiction and mental health conditions, but remain underserved compared to other racial/ ethnic groups. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 13.1 million Hispanic adults have substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental health condition. Unfortunately, 95% of Latinos did not receive substance use treatment because of cultural factors, recovery goals and stigma, among others. 64%of Latinos with a mental illness did not receive mental health services. Integrity House has culturally competent staff that are equipped to serve the Hispanic community. If you or your loved one is struggling, call us at 973-623-0600. Let’s build a stronger, healthier community together. #SubstanceUseAwareness #LatinoHealth #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #CommunitySupport