NJCRI held a successful conference on LGBTQ youth and HIV in 2011 that was well attended. The keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Mobley, gave an insightful presentation on reaching and connecting with LGBTQ youth. There were workshops on services and programs for LGBTQ youth, promoting health and wellness, living positively with HIV treatment, and cultural competency. Feedback from attendees was that the conference presentations, location, food, and networking opportunities made it an excellent event.
As a health educator, Liz Kimani educates inmates on health issues like HIV, STDs and Hepatitis C through presentations,
pamphlets, and classes. She encourages testing and safer practices upon release. As a discharge case manager, she connects inmates
to social and medical services for a successful transition. Pamela Bolden-Nmezi provides follow-up case management for at least 6
months after release, evaluating health issues and linking clients to community resources. Antonio Alexander facilitates programs on
healthy relationships and reentry support. Together they work to educate, support, and link incarcerated and recently released individ-
uals to needed health and social services through NJCRI's Project Renew.
Dr. George Perez, the longtime medical director of NJCRI, passed away on June 14, 2011. He had dedicated his career to treating HIV/AIDS patients with compassion. Under his leadership, NJCRI expanded its services and conducted many clinical trials for new HIV treatments. His passing will be mourned by his patients and colleagues at NJCRI.
A group from the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan participated in a public health training program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They studied public health topics, surveyed their local community, and developed action plans. Their goals were to promote the Boys and Girls Club and promote higher education for youth. At health fairs, they informed community members and signed people up for a raffle to support the Boys and Girls Club. They also engaged youth at a local charter school with science experiments and information about higher education and the environment. The group accomplished their goals of training in public health and implementing projects to support their community.
This document is the winter 2011 issue of the newsletter for the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI). NJCRI provides HIV/AIDS services including clinical trials, treatment, care and prevention in Newark, NJ. The issue discusses NJCRI's mission and services, celebrates its 2nd annual fundraiser with a visit from Newark Mayor Corey Booker, announces new programs including a drop-in center and men's group, and highlights client stories and community outreach events.
Poverty and Physical Activity Presentation Sept 21 For PostingMaryMoCla
A presentation at the Public Health Agency of BC\'s conference. Our workshop topic was Poverty and Physical Activity and the activities Vancouver Coastal Health Active Living Coordinators were involved with.
Jefferson Street and Marshall Street employees raised $14,500 for the March of Dimes by participating in a walk/run event despite rain and cool weather. Approximately 85 employees and their families participated. The money raised will help support programs that assist mothers and babies. Dr. Kenneth Cooper also visited the site and spoke to employees about health and wellness. The Jefferson Street Assembly Team volunteered at the North Texas Food Bank by filling food sacks that provided 3,984 meals to needy children. The on-site medical center, open Monday through Friday, can treat many common illnesses and injuries and fill prescriptions under the care of Dr. Wood to help employees until they can see their regular doctors.
NJCRI's Project CHETA provides free training and technical assistance to community-based and faith-based organizations in Newark, New Jersey. The project focuses on organizational development, infrastructure needs, and monthly staff trainings on topics like substance use, mental health, and chronic disease management. By increasing staff effectiveness, the project aims to improve healthcare access and reduce disparities for African American and Hispanic populations in the greater Newark area.
As a health educator, Liz Kimani educates inmates on health issues like HIV, STDs and Hepatitis C through presentations,
pamphlets, and classes. She encourages testing and safer practices upon release. As a discharge case manager, she connects inmates
to social and medical services for a successful transition. Pamela Bolden-Nmezi provides follow-up case management for at least 6
months after release, evaluating health issues and linking clients to community resources. Antonio Alexander facilitates programs on
healthy relationships and reentry support. Together they work to educate, support, and link incarcerated and recently released individ-
uals to needed health and social services through NJCRI's Project Renew.
Dr. George Perez, the longtime medical director of NJCRI, passed away on June 14, 2011. He had dedicated his career to treating HIV/AIDS patients with compassion. Under his leadership, NJCRI expanded its services and conducted many clinical trials for new HIV treatments. His passing will be mourned by his patients and colleagues at NJCRI.
A group from the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan participated in a public health training program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They studied public health topics, surveyed their local community, and developed action plans. Their goals were to promote the Boys and Girls Club and promote higher education for youth. At health fairs, they informed community members and signed people up for a raffle to support the Boys and Girls Club. They also engaged youth at a local charter school with science experiments and information about higher education and the environment. The group accomplished their goals of training in public health and implementing projects to support their community.
This document is the winter 2011 issue of the newsletter for the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI). NJCRI provides HIV/AIDS services including clinical trials, treatment, care and prevention in Newark, NJ. The issue discusses NJCRI's mission and services, celebrates its 2nd annual fundraiser with a visit from Newark Mayor Corey Booker, announces new programs including a drop-in center and men's group, and highlights client stories and community outreach events.
Poverty and Physical Activity Presentation Sept 21 For PostingMaryMoCla
A presentation at the Public Health Agency of BC\'s conference. Our workshop topic was Poverty and Physical Activity and the activities Vancouver Coastal Health Active Living Coordinators were involved with.
Jefferson Street and Marshall Street employees raised $14,500 for the March of Dimes by participating in a walk/run event despite rain and cool weather. Approximately 85 employees and their families participated. The money raised will help support programs that assist mothers and babies. Dr. Kenneth Cooper also visited the site and spoke to employees about health and wellness. The Jefferson Street Assembly Team volunteered at the North Texas Food Bank by filling food sacks that provided 3,984 meals to needy children. The on-site medical center, open Monday through Friday, can treat many common illnesses and injuries and fill prescriptions under the care of Dr. Wood to help employees until they can see their regular doctors.
NJCRI's Project CHETA provides free training and technical assistance to community-based and faith-based organizations in Newark, New Jersey. The project focuses on organizational development, infrastructure needs, and monthly staff trainings on topics like substance use, mental health, and chronic disease management. By increasing staff effectiveness, the project aims to improve healthcare access and reduce disparities for African American and Hispanic populations in the greater Newark area.
The document provides information about the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI), the largest HIV/AIDS organization in New Jersey. It details NJCRI's mission to help those with and at risk of HIV/AIDS through clinical trials and services like treatment, care, prevention, and research. NJCRI serves populations including youth, adults, men who have sex with men, injection drug users, and minorities. The document also summarizes NJCRI's second annual conference on harm reduction and treatment in New Jersey, and provides updates on several NJCRI programs and services.
Review of the research, literature and expert advice on reducing discrimination and enhancing social inclusion in mental health / illness. Written by Neasa Martin, funded by Queensland Alliance, Australia 2009
This document provides an annual report from 2006-2009 for the Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program (JDCP) in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado. It summarizes the program's history, services provided, key developments each year including expanded programming and positive outcomes. Evaluation results show high client and family satisfaction rates for individual, family and group counseling. Recidivism rates decreased each year for clients participating in JDCP compared to traditional court processing. The report demonstrates the multi-faceted and effective nature of JDCP's comprehensive, client-centered treatment model.
Dr. Shari L. Harvey-Philpot is the director and CEO of the Nora Blackmon Health Center (NBHC). She has over 10 years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals and earned her PhD and MD from Saint James School of Medicine in 2010. NBHC provides basic outpatient medical and counseling services on a sliding scale and accepts most insurance. It also offers community outreach, education, and trainings. NBHC's mission is to provide compassionate care to all individuals regardless of attributes and is linked to their pursuit of social justice, continuing the legacy of NBHC's founder Nora Blackmon who provided care to those who could not afford it in the early 1900s.
This document discusses dignity in mental health and is a presentation from Dr. Okonoda. It covers several topics:
- The introduction of World Mental Health Day and its goal of expanding public education on mental health issues.
- Why dignity was chosen as the theme for this year, noting that many with mental illness experience negative encounters and stigma is a barrier to care.
- Living with mental illness can negatively impact one's dignity through both disrespectful treatment by others and loss of internal self-dignity; restoring dignity requires a collaborative societal effort.
- The presentation provides perspectives from those with lived experience of mental illness on what dignity means to them.
The document summarizes events celebrating LGBT Pride Month hosted by the North Jersey Community Research Initiative and partner organizations in Newark, New Jersey from June 7-13, 2010. It includes a flag raising ceremony at Newark City Hall, a Safe Spaces conference on health and wellness, happy hour at Theater Square Bistro, Project WOW's annual mini-ball, Saturday Night Fever at a local alehouse, a community prayer service, and a Pride Parade. NJCRI is a community-based organization that provides various medical, counseling, education and other services to over 5,000 clients annually.
This document discusses the importance of education and awareness about youth mental health in primary care settings. It notes that general practitioners (GPs) and school nurses are highly trusted by young people. About one-third of teenage consultations with GPs involve a diagnosable mental health condition. Primary care offers continuity of longitudinal care that is person-focused rather than disease-focused. The GP consultation model provides unique access to care for young people through local routes they already use, without requiring diagnoses or eligibility. It also allows for early detection, intervention, medical risk assessment, and engagement through physical health issues. The document promotes the CWMT GP toolkit for training primary care teams to better engage and support youth mental health.
This document summarizes findings from the Youth '07 survey regarding young people attracted to the same sex or both sexes in New Zealand. Some key findings include:
- Approximately 3.9% of secondary school students reported being attracted to the same sex or both sexes.
- Rates of alcohol and drug use, sexually transmitted infections, mental health issues, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts were higher among same/both-sex attracted youth compared to opposite-sex attracted youth.
- Over half of same/both-sex attracted youth had been bullied or physically harmed in the past year, and one in five continued to fear harm at school.
- While most had positive relationships with
This document describes a webinar series from 2012 on mentoring disconnected youth. The webinars were held monthly and provided resources and discussions on reconnecting youth to school and work. They covered topics like who disconnected youth are, current efforts to help them, and how mentoring programs can improve outcomes. The webinars included presentations from experts in youth development and nonprofit leaders.
The Early Detection and Intervention for the Prevention of Psychosis Program (EDIPPP) aims to identify and treat early signs of psychosis in young people to prevent severe mental illness. The program educated community members on warning signs and referred a college student named Tiffany for treatment, preventing her psychosis. A national study by EDIPPP showed that educating communities and intervening early with multi-pronged treatment improved outcomes. While other countries have adopted early intervention, the US is now showing interest in changing its approach due to promising results from EDIPPP and its goal of applying lessons learned to influence policy.
The document summarizes the Parent Child Trauma Recovery Program (PCTRP), which provides advocacy and trauma treatment for protective parents and children exposed to domestic violence. The program combines advocacy services through twice monthly meetings between advocates and clinicians. Advocates accompany parents to legal proceedings and join therapy sessions to explain outcomes. The program aims to increase safety and allow healing in the parent-child relationship through a team approach using advocates and clinicians over 12 weeks. It facilitates parents understanding their children's experiences of trauma and recognizing their protective responses.
The Centenary Care Trust provides support to cancer patients and those with mental illnesses in Muzarabani, Zimbabwe. The Trust works with over 5,000 young people and local organizations to establish over 200 projects in the next 3 years to benefit mentally ill and cancer-affected communities. The Trust aims to rebuild confidence, independence, and optimism for recovering individuals and enable their reengagement in education and employment through various social, educational, and income-generating projects. Evaluations show the Trust is effective in improving happiness, socialization, confidence, and a sense of belonging and normalcy for those recovering from cancer or mental illness.
This document provides guidance for running a project to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination through social contact. It discusses the benefits of social contact, providing opportunities for meaningful conversations between volunteers with lived experience of mental health problems and the public. The document outlines an 8-step guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating a successful social contact project, including establishing leadership roles for people with lived experience. It also provides examples of successfully funded social contact projects from Time to Change that improved public attitudes and empowered volunteers.
If we truly value an improved quality of life for all Americans, we can no longer afford to overlook prevention and early intervention in behavioral health. National Council Magazine profiles member programs in prevention–early intervention for mental and substance use disorders, examining a broad range of initiatives — public education, screening in primary care, school-based initiatives, suicide prevention, employee assistance programs, and more. The magazine also features the views of policy and clinical experts on why prevention-early intervention is critical as we attempt to piece the healthcare puzzle together.
Treating Traumatized Children Israel Trip 1 2009 Finalpaseinc
NEW YORK CITY – January 9, 2009: Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, LMSW, the executive director of the Partnership for After School Education (PASE), recently traveled to Jerusalem to present on PASE’s Partners in Healing program, which builds the capacity of community-based organizations to help youth deal with traumatic experiences.
1) The document provides guidance on promoting inclusion of young people with disabilities. It discusses changing attitudes towards disability, ensuring accessibility, and using respectful language.
2) Legislation in Northern Ireland requires youth organizations to promote positive attitudes towards disabled people and encourage their participation. The document offers tips for inclusive practices like training, sign language classes, and accessible activities and facilities.
3) The social model of disability views barriers as societal rather than individual limitations. The document emphasizes viewing people holistically rather than defining them by their disabilities and focusing on their abilities.
Program Development and Evaluation (David Diehl, Ph.D.)Kari Brill
This document provides a summary of a presentation given by Dr. David Diehl on program development and evaluation. Dr. Diehl discussed his background and current evaluation projects. He outlined key principles for evaluation including basing decisions on facts, engaging stakeholders, being specific about intended outcomes, uncovering underlying issues, aiming for lasting community change, and continuously measuring, learning and improving. The presentation emphasized using evaluation principles to understand problems and create effective programs.
The document summarizes the history, mission, and activities of the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida (MHASWFL). It discusses the organization's goals of educating the public on mental health issues, advocating for access to treatment services, and serving the community. Key points include:
- MHASWFL has served Southwest Florida since 1957 and wants to promote mental wellness for all.
- Their mission is to educate the public, advocate for mental health, and foster innovation through research, services, and policy work.
- Over the years they have established numerous programs and services for children, teens, seniors and the community in general.
This document encourages friends to register for the 2012 New Jersey AIDS Walk by forming teams with friends and family. It mentions prizes for the top earner, including a 47" TV. Participating in large numbers and recruiting others makes the event more impactful and fun while supporting lifesaving work for those with HIV/AIDS in New Jersey.
NJCRI is a community organization in Newark, NJ dedicated to reducing health disparities in minority populations. It was founded in 1988 and seeks to improve access to healthcare and social services through various programs, including HIV testing and counseling, syringe exchange, substance abuse treatment referrals, clinical trials, corrections programs, and youth centers. The organization is led by Executive Director Brian McGovern and provides a range of services to empower those affected by HIV/AIDS.
The document provides information about the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI), the largest HIV/AIDS organization in New Jersey. It details NJCRI's mission to help those with and at risk of HIV/AIDS through clinical trials and services like treatment, care, prevention, and research. NJCRI serves populations including youth, adults, men who have sex with men, injection drug users, and minorities. The document also summarizes NJCRI's second annual conference on harm reduction and treatment in New Jersey, and provides updates on several NJCRI programs and services.
Review of the research, literature and expert advice on reducing discrimination and enhancing social inclusion in mental health / illness. Written by Neasa Martin, funded by Queensland Alliance, Australia 2009
This document provides an annual report from 2006-2009 for the Juvenile Diversion Counseling Program (JDCP) in the 18th Judicial District of Colorado. It summarizes the program's history, services provided, key developments each year including expanded programming and positive outcomes. Evaluation results show high client and family satisfaction rates for individual, family and group counseling. Recidivism rates decreased each year for clients participating in JDCP compared to traditional court processing. The report demonstrates the multi-faceted and effective nature of JDCP's comprehensive, client-centered treatment model.
Dr. Shari L. Harvey-Philpot is the director and CEO of the Nora Blackmon Health Center (NBHC). She has over 10 years of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals and earned her PhD and MD from Saint James School of Medicine in 2010. NBHC provides basic outpatient medical and counseling services on a sliding scale and accepts most insurance. It also offers community outreach, education, and trainings. NBHC's mission is to provide compassionate care to all individuals regardless of attributes and is linked to their pursuit of social justice, continuing the legacy of NBHC's founder Nora Blackmon who provided care to those who could not afford it in the early 1900s.
This document discusses dignity in mental health and is a presentation from Dr. Okonoda. It covers several topics:
- The introduction of World Mental Health Day and its goal of expanding public education on mental health issues.
- Why dignity was chosen as the theme for this year, noting that many with mental illness experience negative encounters and stigma is a barrier to care.
- Living with mental illness can negatively impact one's dignity through both disrespectful treatment by others and loss of internal self-dignity; restoring dignity requires a collaborative societal effort.
- The presentation provides perspectives from those with lived experience of mental illness on what dignity means to them.
The document summarizes events celebrating LGBT Pride Month hosted by the North Jersey Community Research Initiative and partner organizations in Newark, New Jersey from June 7-13, 2010. It includes a flag raising ceremony at Newark City Hall, a Safe Spaces conference on health and wellness, happy hour at Theater Square Bistro, Project WOW's annual mini-ball, Saturday Night Fever at a local alehouse, a community prayer service, and a Pride Parade. NJCRI is a community-based organization that provides various medical, counseling, education and other services to over 5,000 clients annually.
This document discusses the importance of education and awareness about youth mental health in primary care settings. It notes that general practitioners (GPs) and school nurses are highly trusted by young people. About one-third of teenage consultations with GPs involve a diagnosable mental health condition. Primary care offers continuity of longitudinal care that is person-focused rather than disease-focused. The GP consultation model provides unique access to care for young people through local routes they already use, without requiring diagnoses or eligibility. It also allows for early detection, intervention, medical risk assessment, and engagement through physical health issues. The document promotes the CWMT GP toolkit for training primary care teams to better engage and support youth mental health.
This document summarizes findings from the Youth '07 survey regarding young people attracted to the same sex or both sexes in New Zealand. Some key findings include:
- Approximately 3.9% of secondary school students reported being attracted to the same sex or both sexes.
- Rates of alcohol and drug use, sexually transmitted infections, mental health issues, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts were higher among same/both-sex attracted youth compared to opposite-sex attracted youth.
- Over half of same/both-sex attracted youth had been bullied or physically harmed in the past year, and one in five continued to fear harm at school.
- While most had positive relationships with
This document describes a webinar series from 2012 on mentoring disconnected youth. The webinars were held monthly and provided resources and discussions on reconnecting youth to school and work. They covered topics like who disconnected youth are, current efforts to help them, and how mentoring programs can improve outcomes. The webinars included presentations from experts in youth development and nonprofit leaders.
The Early Detection and Intervention for the Prevention of Psychosis Program (EDIPPP) aims to identify and treat early signs of psychosis in young people to prevent severe mental illness. The program educated community members on warning signs and referred a college student named Tiffany for treatment, preventing her psychosis. A national study by EDIPPP showed that educating communities and intervening early with multi-pronged treatment improved outcomes. While other countries have adopted early intervention, the US is now showing interest in changing its approach due to promising results from EDIPPP and its goal of applying lessons learned to influence policy.
The document summarizes the Parent Child Trauma Recovery Program (PCTRP), which provides advocacy and trauma treatment for protective parents and children exposed to domestic violence. The program combines advocacy services through twice monthly meetings between advocates and clinicians. Advocates accompany parents to legal proceedings and join therapy sessions to explain outcomes. The program aims to increase safety and allow healing in the parent-child relationship through a team approach using advocates and clinicians over 12 weeks. It facilitates parents understanding their children's experiences of trauma and recognizing their protective responses.
The Centenary Care Trust provides support to cancer patients and those with mental illnesses in Muzarabani, Zimbabwe. The Trust works with over 5,000 young people and local organizations to establish over 200 projects in the next 3 years to benefit mentally ill and cancer-affected communities. The Trust aims to rebuild confidence, independence, and optimism for recovering individuals and enable their reengagement in education and employment through various social, educational, and income-generating projects. Evaluations show the Trust is effective in improving happiness, socialization, confidence, and a sense of belonging and normalcy for those recovering from cancer or mental illness.
This document provides guidance for running a project to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination through social contact. It discusses the benefits of social contact, providing opportunities for meaningful conversations between volunteers with lived experience of mental health problems and the public. The document outlines an 8-step guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating a successful social contact project, including establishing leadership roles for people with lived experience. It also provides examples of successfully funded social contact projects from Time to Change that improved public attitudes and empowered volunteers.
If we truly value an improved quality of life for all Americans, we can no longer afford to overlook prevention and early intervention in behavioral health. National Council Magazine profiles member programs in prevention–early intervention for mental and substance use disorders, examining a broad range of initiatives — public education, screening in primary care, school-based initiatives, suicide prevention, employee assistance programs, and more. The magazine also features the views of policy and clinical experts on why prevention-early intervention is critical as we attempt to piece the healthcare puzzle together.
Treating Traumatized Children Israel Trip 1 2009 Finalpaseinc
NEW YORK CITY – January 9, 2009: Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, LMSW, the executive director of the Partnership for After School Education (PASE), recently traveled to Jerusalem to present on PASE’s Partners in Healing program, which builds the capacity of community-based organizations to help youth deal with traumatic experiences.
1) The document provides guidance on promoting inclusion of young people with disabilities. It discusses changing attitudes towards disability, ensuring accessibility, and using respectful language.
2) Legislation in Northern Ireland requires youth organizations to promote positive attitudes towards disabled people and encourage their participation. The document offers tips for inclusive practices like training, sign language classes, and accessible activities and facilities.
3) The social model of disability views barriers as societal rather than individual limitations. The document emphasizes viewing people holistically rather than defining them by their disabilities and focusing on their abilities.
Program Development and Evaluation (David Diehl, Ph.D.)Kari Brill
This document provides a summary of a presentation given by Dr. David Diehl on program development and evaluation. Dr. Diehl discussed his background and current evaluation projects. He outlined key principles for evaluation including basing decisions on facts, engaging stakeholders, being specific about intended outcomes, uncovering underlying issues, aiming for lasting community change, and continuously measuring, learning and improving. The presentation emphasized using evaluation principles to understand problems and create effective programs.
The document summarizes the history, mission, and activities of the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida (MHASWFL). It discusses the organization's goals of educating the public on mental health issues, advocating for access to treatment services, and serving the community. Key points include:
- MHASWFL has served Southwest Florida since 1957 and wants to promote mental wellness for all.
- Their mission is to educate the public, advocate for mental health, and foster innovation through research, services, and policy work.
- Over the years they have established numerous programs and services for children, teens, seniors and the community in general.
This document encourages friends to register for the 2012 New Jersey AIDS Walk by forming teams with friends and family. It mentions prizes for the top earner, including a 47" TV. Participating in large numbers and recruiting others makes the event more impactful and fun while supporting lifesaving work for those with HIV/AIDS in New Jersey.
NJCRI is a community organization in Newark, NJ dedicated to reducing health disparities in minority populations. It was founded in 1988 and seeks to improve access to healthcare and social services through various programs, including HIV testing and counseling, syringe exchange, substance abuse treatment referrals, clinical trials, corrections programs, and youth centers. The organization is led by Executive Director Brian McGovern and provides a range of services to empower those affected by HIV/AIDS.
4U2NV RYDERZ MC is sponsoring a can drive on November 19th from 2-6pm at 393 Central Ave in Newark, NJ to collect canned goods and other non-perishable donations for NJCRI's homeless drop-in center, which provides homeless people in Newark a safe place to wash clothes, shower, change clothes, and get social and medical referrals, especially needed during the holiday season.
This open house invites people to learn about the variety of services offered by NJCRI, including HIV/STI testing, medical treatment, counseling, and social services. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet staff and hear success stories from clients. The event will provide information on how community members can get involved in helping NJCRI empower those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS to live healthy lives.
The conference will focus on issues facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth in New Jersey.
Participants will learn about the varied culture in the LGBTQ community. Experienced service providers will make available information on outreaching, recruiting and assisting this vulnerable population.
Un festival comunitario se llevará a cabo el 20 de agosto de 2011 de 10 am a 4 pm en el estacionamiento de 393 Central Ave en Newark, NJ. Las familias y amigos están invitados a asistir para divertirse y obtener información sobre servicios de salud disponibles. Habrá comida, refrescos, juegos, rifas y entretenimiento gratuitos.
NJCRI's Project WOW! Youth Center offers various daily activities for youth ages 14 to 24, including a drop-in center, cyber cafe, drama club, yoga, game nights, creative writing, discussion groups, and vogue classes. Typical weekday activities include drop-in hours from 2:30-5pm, followed by various evening activities like drama, yoga, games, writing, discussions, or dance. Saturday includes drop-in, discussions, and a live performance event, while Sundays involve drop-in, planning meetings, and dance.
This document summarizes the author's year of 2010, which was a year of growth, family, and friendships. It describes several events that took place throughout the year, including celebrating Steve's cousins in January, the author's nephew receiving a basketball award in February, celebrating a year living in Steve's house in February, the author's sister's 40th birthday in March, continuing leadership programs in September, celebrating their 41st birthday with a friend, teaching CPR workshops, becoming a certified master trainer for chronic disease programs, becoming a certified domestic violence advocate, reviving a website and newsletter, joining SGI, celebrating summer BBQs with friends and family, and being grateful for an amazing year.
This document summarizes biographies for several honorees being recognized at NJCRI's 2nd Annual Meet & Greet event. It provides background information on Lisa Mateo, a news reporter being honored; Dr. Robert Fullilove, an educator and HIV/AIDS activist; Dwight Peavy, the executive director of Newark EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council; and Gary Paul Wright, the founder of the African American Office of Gay Concerns. It also recognizes contributions from Henry Iwuala of Kintock Group, Bill Orr as the founder and executive director of NJCRI, client and volunteer Freddie Perry, nurse Ann Sheridan, and Dr. George Perez as NJCRI
NJCRI is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS community-based organization. Our mission is “to help people with HIV/AIDS and those at risk for HIV/AIDS.” We conduct state-wide HIV clinical trials, and HIV treatment, care and prevention services in the Greater Newark Area. Populations we serve include youth and adults, men and women, men who have sex with men, people who acquire or who are at risk for HIV through injection drug use, and others.
NJCRI also seeks to address the concerns and disparities of access to health care faced by minority populations. Some of the non-HIV related services we offer include behavioral research, chronic illness management education, street outreach, substance abuse treatment, transportation, food pantry, and technical assistance to other community-based organizations. Approximately 5,000 people avail themselves of our free and confidential services each year.
The New Jersey Community Research Initiative is celebrating its 22nd anniversary on October 7th, 2010 from 6-9 PM at the Aljira: A Center for Contemporary Art in Newark. Tickets cost $60 and can be purchased in advance online or by mailing a check to the provided address. The event will honor community leaders, include hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction. Lisa Mateo will serve as mistress of ceremonies and Dr. Robert Fullilove will be a special guest.
Este documento anuncia un festival comunitario que se llevará a cabo el 14 de agosto de 2010 de 10:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. en Newark, Nueva Jersey. El festival ofrecerá información sobre servicios de salud disponibles, comida gratis, juegos, música y la aparición de Shrek. Se anima a las familias y amigos a asistir y pasar un buen rato.
Presentation on Syringe Exchange in Newark, New JerseyNJCRI
New Jersey has high rates of HIV and hepatitis infections among injection drug users. NJCRI's Project Access is a syringe exchange program in Newark that seeks to reduce harm from drug use by providing clean syringes. It has enrolled over 1,300 clients since opening in 2008 without any local, state, or federal funding. Studies show that syringe exchange programs reduce disease transmission and connect clients to treatment and social services without increasing drug use.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
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Volume 3 issue 4 - fall 2011
1. Fall 2011
Volume 3, Issue 4
North Jersey Community
Research Initiative
Community First
Inside this issue:
About NJCRI
NJCRI’s Project Renew 2
Dear friends:
“Don’t We All?” An
3
experience by Helping people with HIV/AIDS and those at risk for HIV/AIDS has been a primary mission of the
Lourdes Lazu
North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) since our founding in 1988. NJCRI is one of
New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive community-based organizations addressing HIV/
NJCRI’s Project WOW! 4 AIDS and other health disparities affecting minority populations.
We provide HIV treatment, care and prevention services in the Greater Newark Area through clini-
Client’s Corner 5-6
cal trials and funding from the Ryan White program. We serve many diverse populations including
youth and adults, men and women, men who have sex with men, people who acquire or who are at
risk for HIV through injection drug use and others.
NJCRI’s Project CHETA 7
We also address disparities of access to health care and disparities in health outcomes faced by mi-
nority populations. Some of the non-HIV related services we offer include behavioral research,
Clinical Trials chronic illness management education, street outreach, HIV/STI Testing, discharge planning, sub-
8
stance abuse treatment, transportation, food pantry, syringe exchange, a drop-in center for homeless
substance users, and two drop-in centers for persons who are LGBTIQ. We also promote technical
Project WOW!’s New
assistance to other community-based organizations under a grant funded by the Office of Minority
Hours of Operation 9 Health. Approximately 8,500 people avail themselves of our free and confidential services each
year.
NJCRI’s Community 10
We are pleased to announce that this year we will have our first open house on October 27, 2011.
Festival 2011 During this event, you will be welcome to meet our staff, become familiar with our services, net-
work with other providers, and to also meet potential clients. Refreshments will be offered through-
out the evening.
NJCRI’s NJREACT 11
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to whatever support you can provide.
If you are making a private donation, please check to see if matching funds are available through
your employer. Many companies have matching programs. You can also donate online. If you are
NJCRI Open House 12 sending your donation in the form of a check, please make it payable to NJCRI.
If you require additional information about NJCRI, please contact me and I will be happy to answer
any questions you may have.
Upcoming Program/Events 13-14
Sincerely,
Brian McGovern
Executive Director
2. Community First
Phone: 973-483-3444
Fax: 973-849-0117
Liz Kimani
NJCRI’s Project Renew Case Manager
E-mail: njcri@njcri.org
As a volunteer at ticular men chose to be productive as well as
NJCRI, I had the set an example for both friends and families.
pleasure of meet-
ing Ms. Liz Ki- The second graduation was for a program
FOUNDER
William P. Orr, M.A.
mani who does ran by Social Services called “Thinking for
both Health Edu- a Change.” She states that the experience
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
John Jacobi
cation and Dis- was “an honor and privilege.” This program
Chair charge Case Man- is designed to urge these men to think before
Thomas Flynn agement at the acting instead of reacting from anger and
Treasurer Northern State impulsiveness. This program helped them
Prison. reflect and acknowledge the cause and effect
Jeffrey Bomser of their behavior. They are taught that if you
In Memoriam
As a Health Educator, Ms. Kimani talks begin to think before you act, your current
about the importance of prevention as well and future predicaments may turn out for the
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
as HIV, Hepatitis C and other STI’s. As a better.
James M. Oleske, M.D.
Chair Discharge Case Manager she starts a dis-
charge summary on inmates enrolled in the Great job NJCRI!
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD program and sees them through their incar-
Ka'leef C. Washington ceration. This discharge summary is essen- Johanna Castillo
tially description of what each inmate needs Volunteer
Chair
after they are discharged from prison. For
example, if the individual is in need of an Project Renew includes two programs:
DIRECTORS
infectious disease doctor, Ms. Kimani coor- Corrections and Healthy Relationships.
Brian McGovern, L.S.W. dinates with Ms. Loretta Shelton, NJCRI’s
Executive Director
Post Discharge Case Manager who is re-
Healthy Relationships uses scientific pre-
sponsible to make an appointment and get
vention methods to help people determine if
Dr. Ronald Poblete , M.D.
them their services. This process allows the
Medical Director their personal history and behaviors have
inmates to become connected with both so-
placed them at risk for major health prob-
cial and medical services outside of the
Corey DeStefano, B.S. lems. Collectively, clients and counselors
prison. Ms. Shelton helps guide inmates
Clinical Director work to find ways to prevent or deal with
through their release process. From then on,
those health problems and healthy issues.
inmates know that they will continue to be
Robert C. Baxter, M.P.A.
Addiction, Prevention & Education provided services by NJCRI’s Project Re-
Director
new. The Corrections component works at
Joseph Rothenberg., M.B.A. NJCRI, Northern State Prison and in the
Finance Director community in local halfway houses. The
Despite the restrictions and limitations of
program provides health education to in-
working in Northern State Prison as a Case
mates, as well as continuity of care through-
Manager, Ms. Kimani continues tackling her
assignments. Ms. Kimani was invited to be a out incarceration and re-entry into the
guest speaker at two graduations held in community.
Northern State Prison.
For more information contact
Caroline Harris at (973) 558-5064 or email
The first graduation was for the Education c.harris@njcri.org
Department where 46 men graduated with
their General Equivalency Diplomas (GED).
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This proves that against all odds, these par-
3. Community First
Don’t We All?
by Lourdes Lazu
I was in front of my job waiting for the bus. Coming my way from across the street lot was what society would
consider a bum. From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times
when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered. This was one of those
"don't want to be bothered times."
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought. He didn't.
He came and sat on the curb in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even
ride the bus. After a few minutes he spoke.
"That's a very pretty dress," he said.
He was ragged but he had an air of dignity around him. His scraggly black beard kept more than his face warm. I
said, "Thanks," and continued waiting for the bus. He sat there quietly as I waited. The expected plea for money
never came. As the silence between us widened something inside said, "Ask him if he needs any help." I was sure
that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice. I asked. "Do you need any help?"
He answered in three simple but profound words that I shall never forget. We often look for wisdom in great men
and women. We expect it from those of higher learning and accomplishments. I expected nothing but an out-
stretched grimy hand. He spoke the three words that shook me.
"Don't we all?" he said.
I was feeling high and mighty, successful and important, above a bum in the street, until those three words hit me
like a twelve gauge shotgun.
Don't we all?
I needed help. Maybe not for bus fare or a place to sleep, but I needed help. I reached in my wallet and gave him
not only enough for bus fare, but enough to get a warm meal for the day. Those three little words still ring true. No
matter how much you have no matter how much you have accomplished, you need help too. No matter how little
you have, no matter how loaded you are with problems, even without money or a place to sleep, you can give help.
Even if it's just a compliment, you can give that. You never know when you may see someone that appears to have
it all. They are waiting on you to give them what they don't have. A different perspective on life, a glimpse at
something beautiful, a respite from daily chaos, which only you through a torn world can see.
Maybe the man was just a homeless stranger wandering the streets. Maybe he was more than that. Maybe he was
sent by a power that is great and wise, to minister to a soul too comfortable in themselves.
Maybe God looked down, called an Angel, dressed him like a bum, and then said, "Go minister to that woman
waiting for the bus, that woman needs help."
Don't we all?
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4. Community First
NJCRI’s Project WOW! 10th Year Anniversary
I must say, I am still in good spirits from such an AMAZING week-
end celebrating Project WOW! 10 year anniversary/reunion. It was
definitely a success!!! To see past members and current members
along with past staff (Alex Williams, Julio Roman, Mary Pillarella,
Ka’leef Washington, and Ralston Blair) and current staff coming
together to show their investment in a program that takes pride in
providing services to LGBTQ youth in the Greater Newark Area was
very special and heartfelt. I literally had a few tears each night be-
cause of the joy and appreciation people have for NJCRI’s Project
WOW!
I must give special thanks to the entire WOW!/MBK staff and the
youth advisory board “Leaders of the Future (LOF),” you all did a
phenomenal job!!! Bob Baxter, Aura Caicedo, Caroline Harris, Liz
Kimani, the NJREACT staff, Finance Department, Newark Community Health Center, and Project WOW! Community
Advisory Board (Ka’leef Washington, Rooney Long, Veronica Osorio, and Aaron Frasier), thank you all for your sup-
port over the weekend. The success of each event over the weekend is a result of collaboration and working collectively
together to insure we honor past and current members of WOW! for their courage and commitment to being a voice in
their community.
Alex Williams shared a few words on Thursday evening at the Awards gala and what stood out to myself and other at-
tendees, “Find your voice and use it.” During the strategy session yesterday, that is exactly what the participants
did. They were able to come up with innovative ideas in moving WOW! forward over the next ten years, such as col-
laborating with other organizations, community service, social mixers, cultural competency trainings, and more proac-
tive in advocating pressing issues for LGBTQ youth such as public safety. All of these are key strategies will eliminate
any stigma associated with WOW! and providing more holistic services.
Project WOW! is currently going through some drastic changes due to a lack of mone-
tary resources, but from a weekend like this past one, the sky is the limit. With the
conversations held with individuals over the weekend, we are definitely ready to kick
it into high gear moving forward to insure we continue to provide a memorable, safe,
and value-filled experience for those who access services at NJCRI’s Project WOW!
Thanks again, what a family that I am so happy to be a part of!
Aunsha Hall
Program Manager
Project WOW!/My Brother's Keeper
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5. Volume 3, Issue 1
Volume 3, Issue
Community First4
Client’s Corner
Good morning,
As a primary therapist and the director of substance
abuse treatment since 1990, I have been attending
trainings regularly for over 20 years. I will say, without
hesitation, that my NJCRI ’ s CHETA trainings have
been among the best!
Michael J. Paolello, MA, LCADC, CSW
Director Substance Abuse Services
Hoboken University Medical Center
Giant Steps Program
Good Day,
I have attended a few trainings over the summer with
NJCRI's CHETA programs. I must say that the instruc-
tors are phenominal. They all had very impressive cre-
dentials and excellent presentation skills. I was also very
impressed with the organization and friendliness of the
staff of NJCRI.
Thank-you for information about these trainings. I cur-
rently have a caseload that consists of co-occurring cli-
ents and the lessons were priceless in working with my
clients.
Thanks,
Catherine Grant, MHSW
New Directions Behavioral Health Center
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6. Volume 3, Issue 1
Volume 3, Issue
Community First4
Client’s Corner
My Experience with Project Renew at NJCRI
My name is Giovanni G., I’m an HIV + Latino man; who’s been living with HIV for 11 years, I’m very healthy
because I eat good balanced meals, I exercise, I run 4 ½ miles 3 days a week; most important I have a very
positive outlook regarding this decease. Like I said earlier, I’m living with HIV not dying from it. If I think I’m
going to die, and always feeling down and depress, I will die and soon; However, if I, continue to live my life
like there is an tomorrow and strive for long term goals, continue to do the right things, like going to the doc-
tor regularly, eating right, taking my medications correctly, I will outlive you. Most important “Is Really Lov-
ing Yourself “
I’ve been a client of the Project Renew department at NJCRI since April of 2011, and I wanted to write this
letter of appreciation for helping me with obtaining the job I now have, because of the use of your computer, I
was able to look online for job search and also work on my resume.
Thanks to NJCRI they have support groups I attend that help me mentally emotionally and spiritually.
I’m very happy because I have a very friendly and compassionate case manager who assists me with my care
and treatment plan. I feel very comfortable when I come to your agency; I know NJCRI is a place that the staff
really cares about their client’s and their needs.
Thank You Project Renew (NJCRI).
Giovanni G.
Seeking Cures for Tomorrow, Providing Support for Today.
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7. Community Issue 4
Volume 3, First
NJCRI’s LGBTQ Youth and HIV in 2011: An Update
Conference
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! That seems to be the consensus of the attendees of the
LGBTQ Youth and HIV in 2011 conference held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at
the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey. Not only were the presentations great, but
the conference was made even better by the central location, great food and the opportunity
to network with other service providers.
Brian McGovern, NJCRI’s Executive Director welcomed all 163 participants to the confer-
ence and spoke about the history of NJCRI and the work NJCRI does to help our LGBTQ
youth community. He was then followed by Aunsha Hall, Manager of NJCRI’s Project
WOW! who introduced Dr. Michael Mobley, Associate Professor at Rutgers University
and the conference keynote speaker.
Dr. Mobley’s presentation titled: “LGBTQ Youth Reaching their PEAK! - Being a Cultur-
ally Competent Change Agent” provided and insight on reaching and connecting with
LGBTQ youth. He explained the multiple sociocultural identities and experiences of this population, the develop-
mental risks, LGBTQ youth and community needs assessment, and how to promote empowerment and affirmation
via knowledge. Dr. Mobley’s presentation truly set the tone for the day.
The conference plenary was then followed by four workshops which were then repeated in the afternoon. The
workshop topics were on “Services and Programs for LGBTQ Youth; Promoting Health & Wellness in the LGBTQ
Youth Community; Living Positively through Medication and Treatment, and Am I Culturally Competent with
LGBTQ Youth?”
The quality of the panel discussions always depends on the people on them, and this conference featured the fol-
lowing outstanding presenters. Brian McGovern-NJCRI Executive Director, Kara Tucina Olidge-Hedrich-Martin
Institute Director, Rev. Janyce Jackson-Liberation in Truth Executive Director, and Gary Paul Wright-The African
American Office Of Gay Concerns Executive Director discussed their services and programs and described their
successes and challenges. Eyricka Morgan, NJCRI’s Project WOW! member and a transgendered shared her per-
sonal story, struggles and successes and gave suggestions on how we as a community can make it better for the
LGBTQ Youth. Rev. Rose Hardy, and Rev. Donald Ransom discussed helping LGBTQ youth deal with stigma,
marginalization and discrimination through very powerful, spiritual and humanistic stories. Dr. Tony Juneja, Dr.
Elizabeth Marino, and Nurse Practicioner Michael Olejade, discussed their experiences with LGBTQ youth and
medically assisted treatments. They also discussed how treatment and medication play positive roles in the treat-
ment of HIV and substance use. Bryan Epps, Aunsha Hall, and Michael Everett presented on being culturally com-
pentent with LGBTQ Youth. They were extremely engaging. Participants did some role-playing through which
they learned critical skills that would help them become more culturally competent and sentitive to LGBTQ Youth.
A few of the participants wrote on their conference evaluations, “I didn’t know how prejudiced I was until I took
this workshop.”
One of the nicest things about the conference was how open the speakers were
to mingling with the attendees. The conference was well-organized and al-
lowed plenty of to do some networking. Overall the conference was well re-
ceived and an absulute success! Congratulations to Aura Caicedo, conference
organizer, and all of NJCRI staff involved.
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8. Community First
NJCRI’s Clinical Trial Services
At NJCRI we offer people of northern New Jersey access to clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical com-
panies, as well as government studies.
Clinical Trials are research studies. They are designed to look for the best way to care for people with HIV
and other illnesses. They may test new drugs or new uses for old drugs. Trials may look for the best way to
treat or prevent the complications that come with HIV disease progression and the side effects these powerful
drugs can cause.
A Clinical Trial is conducted by doctors and nurses who follow a set of instructions called a protocol. The
protocol spells out the goal of the study, who may join the study, and how the study will be carried out.
For more information about the current clinical trials at NJCRI, call (973) 558-5039 or (973) 558-5042.
Volunteers Needed!!
Clinical Trials is doing a Hepatitis C and HIV Co-infection study and a study for pregnant women over the age
of 21. For more information about the current clinical trials at NJCRI, call (973) 558-5039 or (973) 558-5042.
Newark Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
Planning Partnership Coalition
Over the course of the last eight years the Newark Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Planning
Partnership Coalition has worked extensively to assist in the planning and development of community centered
programs and pilots in an effort to address many preventable health issues facing residents of Newark. The fo-
cus of the CHIP from 2007 to present has included increasing access to health services, and the reduction of
health disparities through the development of many initiatives and programs to provide greater timely access to
health care services, insurance and related resources.
Consistent with this continued community focus, the CHIP Chronic Illness Subcommittee is hosting a
“Community Healthcare Leadership” community training opportunity on the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-
Management Program - Peer Leader Training. The training entitled “Take Control of Your Health” is an evi-
denced based model addressing chronic disease and has proven successful in assisting individuals living with
chronic illness to better manage illness and take control of their health.
“Peer Leader” participants will attend a 4-day training taught by certified Master Trainers Nekia Lewis, Hori-
zon NJ Health and Aura Caicedo, NJCRI at the Newark Department of Child and Family Well-Being in New-
ark, New Jersey. Participants will be provided with the educational materials and support needed to be suc-
cessful workshop leaders in organizations and community settings.
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10. Community Issue 4
Volume 3, First
NJCRI’s Successful Community Festival Draws Community Together!
On Saturday, August 20, 2011 NJCRI held another great community festival. As happens every year, the festival is an
educational, informative, healthy and positive event. The effort that was put into this event is recognized and appreci-
ated.
Upon entering NJCRI’s (the site of the festival) parking lot, you could just feel the love and concern that NJCRI showed
the community. From the raffles, to the music, the dancing, the free BBQ food and refreshments, and even the dunk tank
where you could find NJCRI’s executive director, Brian McGovern. There were various organizations at tables with
educational information, a magician, and Henry Godette with his camera capturing the festivities and the happy moments
everyone were having.
We had a great turnout of adults and children supporting the event and their health. No one left empty handed. Everyone
had a piece of NJCRI to go home with for that day and for the rest of their lives. Thank you NJCRI!
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11. Community First
NJCRI’s NJREACT Program
NJCRI’s NJREACT has started their new interviewing cycle. Its staff participated at Project WOW!’s 10th
year anniversary ball held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at The Wisommm Cultural Center in Newark,
and had a very good recruitment outcome . Nineteen individuals were screened of which sixteen were eligi-
ble to participate. Sixteen interviews were completed and seven individuals were tested for HIV. Money
incentives were given out in addition to dozens of goodie bags containing condoms, lube, candies, preven-
tion and educational materials.
NJCRI’s NJREACT is the Behavioral Surveillance Unit of NJCRI and
they perform anonymous survey and testing. In 2002, the State of New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of
HIV/AIDS Services (DHAS) received federal funding from the Centers of
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and implement a sur-
veillance system to monitor selected behaviors and access to prevention
services among groups at highest risk for HIV infection. The system is
known as the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) and
the targeted populations are identified as men who have sex with men
(MSM), injection drug users (IDU) and heterosexuals at risk of HIV in-
fection (HET).
The selection for participation in the NHBS is based on local HIV preva-
lence rate and covers national geographic areas most impacted by the
HIV/AIDS epidemic.
New Jersey is one of 25 national sites participating in the NHBS. It is
conducted in the Newark primary metropolitan statistical area (PMSA) through a contract with NJCRI.
This year 2011 NJREACT has added Jersey City to its survey area. The NHBS is marketed in New Jersey
with the name “NJREACT,” an acronym for Risk, Evaluation, Access to Care and Treatment.
NJREACT’s team is currently in their formative research phase for the 3rd MSM cycle which began this
summer and have added Jersey City to the area to be observed. Focus groups, mapping and venue selection
are being performed by Project REACT’s team. This is venue based, which means the staff will go to bars,
clubs, organization, parks and streets areas that are known to be MSM places of meeting or congregating.
The staff will recruit at these venues and offer those recruited the opportunity to be screened and if eligible
receive a $25 gift card for an interview and if eligible they will also be offered an HIV test and would re-
ceive an additional $25 gift card.
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13. Community Issue 2
Volume 3, First
Test-4-Turkey Day
Monday, November 21, 2011
World AIDS Day Location: TBA
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Symphony Hall
Newark, NJ
Does your organization have a presence on Twitter or
YouTube?
If so, follow NJCRI at
Seeking Cures For Tomorrow http://www.twitter.com/NJCRI
Providing Support For Today! http://www.YouTube.com/NJCRI
http://www.Facebook/NJCRI
http://www.vimeo.com/NJCRI
http://www.slideshare.net/NJCRI
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14. Volume 3, Issue 4
Upcoming Programs and/or Events
My Brother’s Keeper Drop-In Center
For information, call (973) 412-7080
Game night every Wed. from 6-9 p.m.
Project Access Drop-In Center
For information, call (973) 412-7080
Seeking Cures For Tomorrow
Providing Support For Today! Support Groups
For information about upcoming group meetings, call (973) 483-3444
Project WOW! KIKI Function
For information, call (888) 688-9078
Stigma and Cultural Competency
For information, call (973) 483-3444 x 204
Donate Over the Phone
(973) 483-3444 ext. 191
Donate on our Website
www.njcri.org
Donate By Mail
Send Us A Check
NJCRI
393 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Newsletter created by:
Aura C. Caicedo
Edited by:
Bob Baxter and Aura C. Caicedo