We are proud to celebrate Senior Director of Community Engagement Robin Shorter, LCADC, CPRS on her well-deserved recognition from NJBIZ as a 2026 Health Care Hero in the Public Health category.
Truddy Gierbolini was chosen for the Outstanding Peer Leader Award by New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc. Her dedication to helping others and her leadership in our community truly make a difference. We are so proud and grateful for her commitment. Congratulations, Truddy!
Integrity House has been named a 2026 NJBIZ Health Care Hero in the Ambulatory Health Care category. This honor belongs to our staff. They help individuals navigate substance use and mental health conditions, and the obstacles that get in the way of recovery.
Chief Clinical Officer Eman Gibson was recognized as one of ROI-NJ's Women Influencers of 2026. At Integrity House, Eman leads clinical services that support individuals and families across our programs every day.
New in Newark: a Community Health Hub at University Hospital. Integrity House has partnered with University Hospital to launch a health services kiosk at 150 Bergen Street providing free access to: - Naloxone - Adulterant test strips - Wound care supplies - HIV test kits - Other essential prevention and wellness items. Located outside the Emergency Department, the Community Health Hub extends overdose prevention and health resources further into the community. Emergency departments are often where individuals arrive during a substance-related crisis. Expanding prevention resources in and around hospital settings helps strengthen the connection between acute care and ongoing community support. These tools are available for anyone at any time of the day. This initiative was supported by funding from the New Jersey Department of Health.
Integrity House joined recovery leaders from across New Jersey at New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support's 7th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference at Seton Hall University. This year’s theme, From Evidence to Action, focused on turning research and proven practices into real-world support for people navigating substance use and mental health challenges. Throughout the day, participants explored topics such as recovery capital, peer support, health equity, and strategies for increasing coordination across recovery systems. Integrity House was proud to serve as a sponsor of this year’s conference and to participate in these important discussions.
