BROUGHTON HOUSE
344 Summer Avenue
Newark, New Jersey 07104
Phone: (973) 497-7089
Fax: (973) 497-7359

Broughton House opened in 1990 and was originally operated as a program for homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS.  Since that time, it has evolved into a program for pre-release male inmates with special needs.  Services are provided to persons being treated with psychotropic medications, living with HIV/AIDS, and MICA clients (Mentally Ill and Chemically Addicted).

Staff has developed extensive knowledge and experience not only in HIV disease, but in related medical complications, medication regiments, mental illness, and addiction issues.

Addiction services are an integral part of the program.  The majority of the residents have histories of substance abuse.  Relapse prevention is emphasized in addition to staff managing complex HIV drug combinations and prescribed psychiatric medications.  Staff is well trained in administering medication, recognizing the resulting symptoms of legally prescribed drug use versus illicit drugs, and understanding what medications will cause urine to test positive for certain drugs.