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GAUDENZIA INC

aka Gaudenzia DRC, Gaudenzia Erie, Gaudenzia Foundation   |   Norristown, PA   |  www.gaudenzia.org

Mission

Gaudenzia’s mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Ruling year info

1970

President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Dale Klatzker PhD

Main address

106 West Main Street

Norristown, PA 19401 USA

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Formerly known as

Gaudenzia House

EIN

23-1706895

NTEE code info

Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment (F20)

Mental Health Treatment (F30)

Half-Way House (Short-Term Residential Care) (P72)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Gaudenzia helps people affected by substance use disorder, mental illness and related conditions to achieve a better quality of life--allowing them to live as productive and accountable individuals. We provide these services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Wrap-around services include: housing, job readiness, education remediation, and case management.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Adult Residential Services

Short, intermediate and long term substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health services are available for adults, women with children, homeless individuals, and HIV symptomatic substance abusers.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Economically disadvantaged people

Traditional counseling is provided in outpatient settings including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization, and diversified prevention programs.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Economically disadvantaged people

Specialized services to treat individuals whose chemical dependency co-occurs with mental disorders.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Economically disadvantaged people

Specialized programs for individuals involved in the criminal justice system including services for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

Population(s) Served
Incarcerated people
Substance abusers

Gaudenzia operates affordable, drug-free housing to help individuals stabilize their recovery post-treatment.

Population(s) Served
Substance abusers
Adults

Tobacco and substance use disorder prevention programs for middle and high school youth in a high-risk area of Philadelphia, PA

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
At-risk youth

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative 2021

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) 2023

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Gaudenzia's primary goal is to help people achieve long-term recovery from the ravages of drug and alcohol use. Also, to provide the continuum of services for individuals to become accountable, responsible, productive and contributing members of the community once again.

Gaudenzia develops and maintains agency sites with high physical standards to create a safe, pleasant, and therapeutic environment.

With more than 60 percent of our workforce in active recovery, we empower staff to advance their professional credentials through Gaudenzia's Workforce Academy/Training Institute.

Gaudenzia continues to improve and expand its services, helping individuals, families, and communities overcome the ravages of addiction. This is accomplished through comprehensive treatment and prevention methods guided by a philosophy of mutual concern and responsibility.
Gaudenzia's work, brand, and value are prominently promoted in the communities we serve in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
Gaudenzia implements a value-based continuum of care model which includes detoxification, short-, moderate-, and long-term residential care, outpatient and intensive outpatient and prevention services.

Achieve clinical excellence and standardization in all programs to improve overall program outcomes and performance.

Gaudenzia continues to be at the forefront of employee development and entry-level job opportunities to replenish our ever-changing human service workforce.

We meet the rigorous industry standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), our accrediting body.

The agency attracts and maintains a diverse staff of ethical, experienced, credentialed, and dedicated professionals.

The Board of Directors oversees and is kept fully informed of all aspects of the organization.

Gaudenzia continues to address gaps in services, including the most rural communities throughout our geographic footprint.

Gaudenzia is a community asset. Annually, we reach out to newly elected officials, inviting them to become acquainted with our programs that are located in their respective jurisdictions; we also serve as a resource to them on behalf of their constituents.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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GAUDENZIA INC

Board of directors
as of 06/29/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Mrs. Maureen Brennan-Miller


Board co-chair

Mr. Seth Zuckerman

Pat Ciarrocchi

Jeff Shaw

Racquel Assaye

Ned Spells

Tracy Gill

Emily Loscalzo

Psy.D.

Sue Mack

Cathy Imburgia

Dale Klatzker

Ph.D.

Matt Plevelich

Gregory Klipstein

Jeannine D. Peterson

MA

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/28/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/28/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.