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Operator of 10‑bed sober‑living facility urges Hudson County to resolve referrals and contracting delays
Summary
The manager of Revision House, a licensed cooperative sober‑living facility, told commissioners the program received an RFP award but has not received sufficient county referrals, leaving the 10‑bed operation vacant and financially strained. County staff said proposals are under review and pledged follow-up.
Reginald James, managing partner and founder of Revision House, told the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners on July 17 that his cooperative sober‑living facility, licensed by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and serving up to 10 beds, had been awarded a county RFP but remained underutilized because social‑services referrals had not been made as expected.
James said his site provides a high standard of care and that delays in referrals and contract finalization left the operation underused and financially vulnerable. He said he had raised the issue with the county law department and requested a third‑party review because of the sensitivity of some underlying matters; he invited commissioners to tour the facility.
Commissioners acknowledged the complaint. One commissioner said proposals have been received and are under review and that staff are working to ensure a reliable revenue stream for operators when awards are made. County officials asked James to provide documentation to the clerk and offered to follow up after the meeting.
The public record shows commissioners and staff plan to continue reviewing proposals and consider contract awards at future meetings; James said the facility is the only class‑F licensed cooperative sober‑living program in the county and emphasized the need for timely referrals to keep beds filled.
