Education andHealth Centers of America

What Education andHealth Centers of America does

Education & Health Centers of America, Inc. (EHCA) is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 by John Clancy, originally to treat drug-addicted individuals and their families, and operating treatment and reentry programs since the late 1960s. The organization runs the Residential Community Reintegration Program (RCRP), anchored by two purpose-built facilities: The Harbor, a 149-bed Assessment and Treatment Center for NJDOC male incarcerated persons, and Tully House, a 144-bed residential community release program providing substance use disorder treatment, IOP, life skills, vocational training, and work release services. Service delivery relies on evidence-based treatment (EBT) curriculum and a biopsychosocial model co-developed with Columbia University, with outcomes traced to a Pew Center on the States study attributing an 11.4% reduction in New Jersey recidivism in part to EHCA's residential programs.

EHCA's veteran-focused line includes three newer programs: the Incarcerated Veterans Initiative (IVI), launched in 2019 and serving 700+ unique veteran clients with 4,417 services delivered; the Veteran Resource Program (VRP), launched July 2023 with NJ Department of Community Affairs funding to deliver statewide emergency housing, rental and utilities assistance, transportation, and home furnishings across all 21 NJ counties; and the Emergency Rapid Re-Housing Assistance Program (ERRA), launched in 2024 through NJDOC NJLEAD grant funding to provide rapid rehousing and reentry case management focused on the first 90 days post-release in the Newark Metro Area. A tele-mental-health partnership with Cohen Veterans Network, using the Columbia biopsychosocial framework, reaches more than 1,700 veterans.

The business model is fundamentally grant- and contract-funded. Primary revenue streams are New Jersey state appropriations and contracts (NJDOC, DMAVA, DCA), supplemented by private foundation grants (e.g., $100,000 from the Cigna Foundation). Services are provided at no cost to eligible veterans, incarcerated individuals, and underserved populations. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary through residential facilities, statewide case management, toll-free hotlines, and a network of veteran-services referral partners including Veterans Haven North, Soldier On, Home For The Brave, and the Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community. EHCA holds no patents, has no app or technology platform, generates no commercial revenue, and is positioned entirely as a nonprofit operating within New Jersey's behavioral health and corrections ecosystems.

Name

Education andHealth Centers of America

Legal name

Education & Health Centers of America, Inc.

Website

https://ehcamerica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Education & Health Centers of America is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two 149- and 144-bed residential reentry facilities under NJDOC contract and multiple programs (IVI, VRP, ERRA) serving incarcerated and recently incarcerated veterans and underserved reentry populations statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: Primary revenue streams from government grants including NJ Department of Corrections NJLEAD initiative, NJ Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMAVA) funding, NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) grants, and state legislative funding.
2. Private Foundation Grants: Foundation grants such as $100,000 grant from Cigna Foundation supporting veterans' mental health and housing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Education & Health Centers of America (EHCA) operates residential reentry programs for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system and delivers specialized veteran services, including case management, housing assistance, mental health referrals, and benefits enrollment. The organization runs two residential facilities—The Harbor (149 beds) and Tully House (144 beds)—and offers community-based veteran programs (Incarcerated Veterans Initiative, Veteran Resource Program) and an emergency rapid rehousing program. Services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals and are funded through government grants, foundation grants, and state contracts.

Product overview

Education & Health Centers of America (EHCA) is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of rehabilitative, educational, and support programs primarily serving underserved populations in New Jersey. The organization operates two residential facilities (The Harbor - 149 beds and Tully House - 144 beds) under its Residential Community Reintegration Program (RCRP) for criminal justice reentry. EHCA also provides specialized veteran services including the Incarcerated Veterans Initiative (IVI) serving incarcerated veterans since 2019, and the Veteran Resource Program (VRP) providing direct support services statewide. The most recent addition is the Emergency Rapid Rehousing Assistance Program (ERRA), launched in partnership with NJDOC NJLEAD to address housing insecurity during reintegration. These programs work together to address the full spectrum of reentry needs from pre-release planning through post-release support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Harbor: A 149-bed Assessment and Treatment Center providing housing and treatment services to NJDOC male incarcerated persons. Offers evidence-based treatment, education, and life skills training.
• Tully House
• Incarcerated Veterans Initiative (IVI)
• Veteran Resource Program (VRP)
• Emergency Rapid Re-Housing Assistance Program (ERRA)

Products and services

• Residential Community Reintegration Program (RCRP) Core residential reentry program providing housing, evidence-based treatment, life skills training, substance use disorder treatment, educational and vocational training, and work release preparation for individuals transitioning from the New Jersey Department of Corrections.
• The Harbor Assessment and Treatment Center A 149-bed assessment and treatment center providing housing and treatment services to NJDOC male incarcerated persons in a safe and secure environment, with evidence-based treatment, education, and life skills training.
• Tully House Residential Community Reintegration Program A 144-bed residential community release program providing housing, substance use disorder treatment (including intensive outpatient), life skills training, vocational training, education, and work release services to NJDOC male incarcerated persons.
• Incarcerated Veterans Initiative (IVI) Program serving incarcerated and recently incarcerated veterans throughout New Jersey, connecting them with housing assistance, healthcare support, VA benefits guidance, and veteran-specific support services. Has enrolled over 700 unique veteran clients and delivered 4,417 combined services.
• Veteran Resource Program (VRP) Direct support services program providing emergency housing vouchers, rental assistance, utilities assistance, home furnishing assistance, transportation resources, and clothing/hygiene packages to veterans in need throughout New Jersey. Also connects veterans with VA programs, mental health referrals, medical referrals, and employment opportunities.
• Emergency Rapid Rehousing Assistance Program (ERRA) Emergency rapid rehousing program providing reentry case management, housing navigation, and discharge planning for individuals transitioning from incarceration, with focus on the first 90 days after release in the Newark Metro Area (Essex, Morris, Hudson, and Union counties). Includes emergency short-term housing, utility assistance, moving costs, and home furnishings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11.4% reduction in recidivism in New Jersey (Pew Center on the States study)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMAVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2024Partnership to expand efforts in supporting the veteran community throughout New Jersey. EHCA's Veteran Resource Program received $500,000 in state funding from DMAVA. Collaboration includes veteran luncheons and joint initiatives to address housing insecurity and mental health needs.
• New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019EHCA partners with NJDOC through Assessment and Residential Community Reintegration Program (RCRP) contracts. Services include operation of The Harbor and Tully House residential facilities, as well as the Incarcerated Veterans Initiative. EHCA signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the partnership in February 2026.
• Cohen Veterans NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide tele-mental-health services and ongoing clinical treatment to veterans, serving more than 1,700 veterans using a biopsychosocial model developed with Columbia University.
• New Jersey Reentry CorpmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormalized program connecting veterans to identification, benefits enrollment, clinical care, housing, legal services, and employment support beginning behind prison walls. Partnership includes Corrections Commissioner Victoria Kuhn and the State Parole Board.
• Soldier OnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for veteran resource fairs and affordable housing options. Soldier On provides information on transitional housing and permanent supportive housing for veterans, including the Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community in Tinton Falls.
• NJLEAD (New Jersey Locally, Empowered, Accountable and Determined)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through NJDOC's Office of Community Engagement and Reintegration Initiatives. EHCA developed the Emergency Rapid Rehousing Assistance Program (ERRA) through FY24 NJLEAD grant funding to address housing insecurity for reentry populations.
• Rider UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Rider University's Department of Sociology and Criminology. EHCA sponsored 10 student tickets to attend the NJACA Spring Forum to foster professional growth and networking for students in criminal justice.
• New Jersey Chapter of the American Correctional Association (NJACA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEHCA partnered with NJACA to sponsor the annual Spring Forum focusing on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and Mental Health in correctional settings.
• Indivior, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) training sessions for EHCA staff at The Harbor and Tully House facilities.
• Home For The BravemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner30-bed transitional housing program for single male veterans in Camden, New Jersey. Key partner to EHCA's Incarcerated Veteran Initiative, providing transitional housing opportunities to recently incarcerated veterans.
• Veterans Haven NorthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransitional housing program for unhoused veterans in Glen Gardner, New Jersey. Longstanding community partner and beacon of hope for veteran clients. Hosted veteran appreciation luncheons with EHCA and DMAVA.
• Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans CommunitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for EHCA veteran resource fairs. Partnership provides venue for connecting veterans with essential community resources and support services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Established nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential, outpatient, and recovery support programs. Comparable in clinical modality to EHCA's residential treatment but serves a different (primarily private-pay) client mix.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National leader in residential substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. Overlaps with EHCA's SUD treatment programming but operates at significantly larger scale and as a broad incumbent in the addiction treatment field.
• Volunteers of America (VOA): Large national nonprofit with extensive reentry, veteran housing, and behavioral health programs across many states. Overlaps with EHCA's veteran and reentry work but at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Eckerd Connects: Nonprofit provider of workforce, education, and reentry services, including programs for justice-involved youth and families. Overlaps with EHCA on reentry case management and community reintegration support, particularly through public-funded contracts.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): Employment-focused reentry nonprofit serving formerly incarcerated individuals in multiple states. Comparable post-release support mission and reentry case management model, though more narrowly focused on workforce reintegration.

Direct peers

• The Osborne Association: New York-based nonprofit providing reentry, housing, and family services to people impacted by the criminal justice system. Comparable mission, comparable mix of residential reentry and community-based veteran-supportive services.
• The Fortune Society: New York nonprofit providing reentry, housing, education, and substance use services to people with justice involvement. Direct overlap with EHCA on reentry housing and case management, serving a comparable underserved population.
• Amity Foundation: Nonprofit operating residential substance abuse treatment programs inside and adjacent to correctional settings, including veterans programming. Very close match to EHCA's RCRP and IVI operating model and target population.
• Gaudenzia: One of the largest nonprofit providers of substance use disorder and mental health treatment in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with explicit programs for justice-involved individuals. Highly comparable to EHCA's combined reentry, SUD treatment, and behavioral health portfolio.
• WestCare Foundation: National nonprofit delivering substance abuse treatment, mental health, and reentry services, including dedicated programs for veterans and justice-involved populations. Operates residential and community programs similar in structure and mission to EHCA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EHCA_NJ
• Facebookm.facebook.com/p/Education-Health-Centers-of-America-100042889514298
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/education-&-health-centers-of-america

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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