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1691 US-9 CN 2025 Toms River, NJ 08753
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RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center NJ 8753

About RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center

You can access to a comprehensive range of mental health and addiction treatment services at the RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center in Toms River, New Jersey. They serve people of all ages including kids, teens, adults and senior citizens. They provide a wide range of mental and behavioral health services from emergency psychiatric screenings and crisis intervention to inpatient care for different age groups. For clients dealing with both mental illness and substance abuse issues, they offer intensive outpatient counseling, partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and customized outpatient services.

They have skillfully combined comprehensive medical care with substance abuse services, guaranteeing continuity of care and promoting long term beneficial outcomes for their patients.

They work closely with people’s primary care doctors, psychiatrists and licensed mental health professionals because they understand that addiction recovery is a journey. Their therapeutic modalities are tailored to your individual requirements.

They provide individual, group and family therapy sessions in addition to behavioral counseling, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and withdrawal management. This all-encompassing strategy tackles the intricacies of addiction and mental health conditions guaranteeing that you obtain the comprehensive help you need for enduring recovery.

They received the coveted Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award in 2017 in recognition of their dedication to providing high quality care. Together with Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, they place a strong emphasis on providing addiction recovery care to assist you at every turn as you work toward a substance-free and healthy lifestyle.

The center is dedicated to supporting you as you move toward a better future whether you require ongoing support or immediate assistance. It has the tools and resources required for long term well being.

Latest Reviews

Robert Harmer Jr.
2 months ago on Google
1
If I could give zero I would, the staff doesn t know what the director does, I m not sure the director knows what the staff does, nobody there seems to read through the charts and I know this because they are always surprised to hear what the patient is in for when they finally call 6 days later to discharge! This has happened 3 times now and 2 of the times pess had to immediately come out and to go to another facility. Prematurely discharged with little to no correspondence with family
Danielle Ballance
4 months ago on Google
1
Horrific! Psychiatrist is mean and cruel to old people. My Mother was there 79 years old with some mental health issues. She expressed how horrible the food was and wanted a shower but was told she couldn t because they were short staff. She expressed the Psychiatrist would yell at her and tell her if she didn t get up she was going to a nursing home. The last 2 days of her stay she was vomiting and had a fever. They put her in isolation and gave her 3 Covid tests that were all negative. Guess where she is today after being home for less than 24 hours? She is at Hackensack Meridian Hospital in Manahawkin with a serious Urinary Tract Infection and very lethargic. You and your staff should be ashamed of yourselves Barnabas. The only ones worth anything at this place were Patricia the Nurse, Nick the armed guard at the door, and the kind ladies at the front desk. I wouldn t send my dog to you for mental health. Your idea of mentally helping people is twisted.
Letita jenkins
5 months ago on Google
1
It was horrible
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Accepted Insurance

RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Centivo
Clover Health
Consumer Health Network
First Managed Care Option
Brighton Health Plan Solutions
Qualcare
United States Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
24-hour clinical care in New Jersey provides a setting where you can withdraw from alcohol or drugs under close monitoring of experienced medical staff. These trained professionals can intervene at any time if needed. They can prescribe medications to reduce cravings and physical discomfort. Mental health professionals are also available to address any emotional and psychological challenges you experience as you begin your recovery journey.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in New Jersey is the process of addressing the complex issues involved with addiction. Challenges are identified and addressed through individual and group counseling. Participants learn how to manage these issues without the use of substances.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in New Jersey typically follows a set structure of treatment. The therapist helps clients identify their life challenges and their thoughts surrounding those challenges. The client then learns to identify unhealthy thought patterns and reshape those into healthy patterns of thinking and behavior.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing helps clients find their motivation to change. It can be an effective method to work with clients who are angry or hostile or feel insecure about their ability to make changes in their lives. It is often used during addiction treatment or to manage physical health conditions.

Trauma therapy provides a structure to approach healing from past traumatic events that you may have witnessed or experienced. Your therapist will work with you to identify and process these memories. This helps promote a sense of safety and stability and helps you heal emotionally.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

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Contact Information

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1691 US-9 CN 2025
Toms River, NJ 08753

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Reviews of RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center

2.52/5 (101 reviews)
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5
Patient Review

I loved being a patient here, most of the staff were very kind and caring, I was a patient on Christmas and the staff made every effort to make sure Christmas was happy for me. My fellow patients were more like friends, I enjoyed the day room and the cafeteria. I miss the st ... Read More

Edward C.
Reviewed on 1/18/2024
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5
Amenities
4
Meals
5
Value
1
Cleanliness
5
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Google Reviews

2.5 (100 reviews)
Ed Crean
3 weeks ago
5

I had a second voluntary patient stay from March 20th until April 1st, 2025 and it was the best stay I ever had, I learned so many ways to make things better for myself and my future independence, the food in the cafeteria was great especially the cheeseburgers and French fries, I loved all the group sessions especially the music groups with Brianna, I just wish I could have seen and spoke to her one more time before I was discharged to tell her how special she is and was to me, thank you for helping me and I will never forget your love and kindness, I wish Brianna could have recorded herself singing for me because I love her voice and I miss you all so much and may God bless.

Daniel Lopez
3 weeks ago
5

The best hospital

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you, Daniel, for giving us such a great rating! We are constantly hard at work to deliver the best possible patient experience.
Robert Harmer Jr.
2 months ago
1

If I could give zero I would, the staff doesn’t know what the director does, I’m not sure the director knows what the staff does, nobody there seems to read through the charts and I know this because they are always surprised to hear what the patient is in for when they finally call 6 days later to discharge! This has happened 3 times now and 2 of the times pess had to immediately come out and to go to another facility. Prematurely discharged with little to no correspondence with family

Danielle Ballance
4 months ago
1

Horrific! Psychiatrist is mean and cruel to old people. My Mother was there 79 years old with some mental health issues. She expressed how horrible the food was and wanted a shower but was told she couldn’t because they were short staff. She expressed the Psychiatrist would yell at her and tell her if she didn’t get up she was going to a nursing home. The last 2 days of her stay she was vomiting and had a fever. They put her in isolation and gave her 3 Covid tests that were all negative. Guess where she is today after being home for less than 24 hours? She is at Hackensack Meridian Hospital in Manahawkin with a serious Urinary Tract Infection and very lethargic. You and your staff should be ashamed of yourselves Barnabas. The only ones worth anything at this place were Patricia the Nurse, Nick the armed guard at the door, and the kind ladies at the front desk. I wouldn’t send my dog to you for mental health. Your idea of mentally helping people is twisted.

Letita jenkins
5 months ago
1

It was horrible

lisa cittadino
5 months ago
1

This doctor gave my 22 yr old a injection of haldol and ativan together making her even worse.This doctor is raking in millions of dollars.He needs to be arrested.He met with her one time,and diagnosed her with depression. SHE DOESN'T HAVE DEPRESSION. HE ALSO PUT HER ON ZYPREXIA AND ZOLOFT WHICH IS FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA. She never took it.She was on spring break and had an allergic reaction and brick hospital said she was suicidal..when she never even thought of that She is healthy 22yr old.

Gregory Siemienczuk
5 months ago
5

Best visit of my life. Life changing experience.

John Lane
6 months ago
1

Devin Orourke
9 months ago
1

A family member has been sent here twice. First time they tried to force him to get vaccinated and wouldn’t let him leave to facility they wanted to send him to a group home for $900 a month. When I said I’m coming to get him they told me security will be waiting at the front door to stop me after 45 minutes of me constantly calling they released him. Second time he was in there care they got him back on medication after a few days and dropped him off at a shelter 2 hours away without any clothes, medication, money or a way back to get his belongings. I’ve called several times and left voicemails with social workers and director of facilities I have yet to receive any response. If you are ever in need of mental health assistance please don’t go here.

Jack
9 months ago
4

Without pils and psychiatrist this place would be good . they need therapeutic approach for patient not bs psychiatry . no disrespect to the staff they have been nice hey guys they are human just like you its the doctor thats the problem and big Pharma business

M. A. Z.
10 months ago
1

Many years after my dying parent was briefly committed to the asylum that is RWJ Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, I still flash back to the negligence and suffering I witnessed there and pity the patients currently subject to the doctors' , nurses', and social workers' "tender mercies." In a few days, the wretched institution and its irresponsible employees earned my antipathy for the pain I saw inflicted upon the infirm in mind and body. Shame, RWJ Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center! Shame! May someone someday make you account for your misconduct!

Magy Quesada
10 months ago
5

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