Education Department
Newark and Secaucus

Integrity House offers a full academic program staffed by New Jersey-certified teachers and supervised by a New Jersey-certified principal. It includes basic skills, high school diploma options, and work-related life skills. Educational services are offered to adult and adolescent members.

Director: Lewis Garley (201)-583-7133

Adults
Adults who lack a high school diploma attend classes for a minimum of 7.5 hours per week. Completion of the GED is generally required prior to moving to TC2.

Adolescents (Newark only)
Adolescents follow Individualized Educational Plans in classes scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week. High school diplomas can be completed through programs for credit in the school district of residence or through the GED.

Information and counseling are provided to assist with assessing future educational goals. The primary goal of educational activities is work-readiness. Pre-employment training, job readiness activities, and on- and off-site work experience prepare members for the overall demands of the work world.

Prevention Programs
Newark

Prevention, Intervention, & Education (PIE)
PIE was developed in 1986 to help troubled youths and their families in Essex County avoid further involvement with the legal system. Adolescents are first time offenders charged with drug and/or alcohol related offenses. Family participation is an essential part of this program.

Community At Risk Reduction (CARR)
To help reduce the spread of HIV, the CARR Program targets African-American women and persons living with HIV. Recruitment is accomplished through street and community outreach. Additionally, the CARR Program provides health education and risk reduction seminars to Integrity members and the community at large.

Medical Services

The Integrity House Medical Department provides comprehensive medical assessment and referral for all student members. It treats student members with health needs, such as HIV, diabetes, high blood pressure, Hepatitis A, B, & C, and co-occurring disorders. The Medical Department monitors the self-administration of medication for student members who require it. Additional medical needs and/or tests are referred to local medical centers such as UMDNJ, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Michael’s Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, and Bergen Regional Medical Center. The Medical Department in Secaucus also offers a pilot program known as Methadone Maintenance to Abstinence Program.

Senior Director: Alison Schwartz (973)-623-7082