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230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
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About Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Upon admission, clients are assessed in the withdrawal management facility. More than 50 beds are available, in which clients are evaluated by a case management team. FDA approved buprenorphine and Vivitrol are provided to ease withdrawal pains and reduce cravings. Clients also begin cognitive behavioral therapy counseling to address co-occurring mental and behavioral health disorders as they transition into the next level of care.

The inpatient program at Bergan New Bridge Medical Center is for those who need an acute or subacute hospital treatment program that provides a safe, highly structured environment with 24/7 supervision. During treatment, coping skills are developed that allow for more freedom and a step down into the next suitable treatment environment. This short term program lasts between 10 and 21 days.

The partial hospitalization program is a comprehensive program that provides structured treatment on a daily basis while allowing patients to return home each evening. There are two program tracks available: Acute Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization.

The outpatient programs are available for 3-hour sessions per day, 3 times per week These services provide continued support for addiction recovery through individual therapy, group therapy, faith-based therapy, and educational classes on addiction and recovery. Medication management continues, and for those in need, trauma support may also be offered. Various therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or trauma therapy, may be used to support the unmet needs of each person.

Bergan New Bridge Medical Center offers alumni support through its Peer Recovery Center. Clients participate in peer support programs at the community level, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Referrals may be provided to outside facilities.

Bergan New Bridge Medical Center offers self-pay and financing options. The center may be in network with Aetna, Beacon, BlueCross/BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, and Wellpoint. Please check your insurance provider for coverage and out of network benefits.

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Facility Overview

Bed icon 1070
Number of Available Beds
Calendar icon 15 - 30'
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Latest Reviews

josh
1 week ago on Google
5
I was scared after reading reviews on my way to er but I had a nice doctor who made me feel not scared,. and care a lot about me and my mental health even though we just met. maybe they hired new psychiatry? if you go to er ask for doctor gueruro I am probably misspell her name (she is tall, pretty, dark hair.) social worker was nice too and got me a appointment. thank you.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad our Emergency Department team provided care that supported your mental health and overall wellness. Your feedback reflects our commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care, and we are here for you whenever you need us. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
L Tyr
1 week ago on Google
1
Once again here at this hospital—the worst of them all. November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM. A member of my family was admitted to the mental health unit, and my relative, who is currently hospitalized, told me that men and women are mixed together in the same area. My relative, who is a woman, was constantly being sexually harassed by the MALE patients in the psychiatric area. If the hospital is so BIG, why is there no designated area exclusively for women and another exclusively for men? Female patients should not have to be mixed with male patients and subjected to sexual harassment. The behavior of some of the Black female nurses is also very rough and disrespectful toward the patients and visitors. Unfortunately, in all of Bergen County, this is the only hospital patients are referred to. And lastly, the person who checks IDs at the entrance—a woman with curly hair and glasses—denied entry to the three of us who were visiting. Yet yesterday at 7:25 PM, I saw three visitors being allowed into the same psychiatric area. What special privileges do those people have? Why were they allowed to enter as a group of three, while my two relatives and I (three in total) were denied? She also said that we could not take turns entering to visit our family member—one going in, coming out, and then another going in. Horrible treatment toward both the patients and the visitors, because it is clear that some people are given privileges over others.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all reports seriously and review them carefully. For privacy reasons, we cannot address specific situations in a public forum. Please contact our Patient Experience Team at 201.967.6879 or wecare@newbridgehealth.org so we can learn more. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Barb Mulholland
2 weeks ago on Google
1
Had an awful experience with Dr. SHARMA. I would not recommend this doctor. She was duped by child and walked out without treatment and was previously dismissed by her qithout a lookup plan. My child was a successful patient there for 4 years until she encounter Dr. SHARMA. IN A POSITIVE, MARY the nurse is amazing.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We understand how critical your experience is and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Due to privacy concerns, we are unable to discuss specifics publicly. However, we take all feedback seriously and review it thoroughly. Please contact our Patient Experience Team at 201.967.6879 or wecare@newbridgehealth.org so we can learn more. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
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Accepted Insurance

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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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 Treatment is available for a variety of mental health issues and includes comprehensive mental health evaluation, individual, group and family therapy, as well as medication management. The goal of outpatient treatment is to provide support, structure, and therapy that will allow patients to remain on their journey toward self-mastery while living at home and in their community.

Clients often enter inpatient rehab following detox, but they may also enroll during early recovery or at an increased risk of relapse. Inpatient rehabs provide housing, meals, and intensive clinical supervision, allowing clients to focus exclusively on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients typically receive multiple individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions weekly. Many programs also offer extensive addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training. Integrative inpatient rehabs provide holistic therapies as well.

Not every chemically-dependent patient requires inpatient or residential treatment. Many have been successfully launched into recovery through an effective outpatient treatment program. The IOP offers 3 hours of treatment in either a day or an evening program. The treatment team, which includes you, your counselors, and a psychiatrist when needed, will determine how many days a week and how long you will attend the program.

Clients in a rehab aftercare program have typically completed detox and intensive inpatient and are medically stable. These programs are designed to address addiction recovery as a life-long process. Outpatient counseling and recovery education are typically categorized as drug rehab aftercare, but many clients continue to receive support after being discharged from formal outpatient treatment. Case managers and recovery teams facilitate clients' access to peer coaching, career counseling, 12 step program induction, and related services.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

A drug intervention in New Jersey is more than a confrontational conversation. This organized effort is specific and goal-oriented. During the intervention, family members share specific examples of how the person's addiction has impacted their lives and spell out what they will do if the individual does not get treatment. The intervention also presents a clear treatment plan, which typically involves input from intervention services.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term, intensive outpatient option designed for those with moderate to severe addictions who don't require 24-hour care. PHP treatment is often fully covered by insurance and provides structured programming (i.e. individual and group therapy). A typical partial hospitalization program can meet 3-5 days a week for a minimum of 20 hours, offering intensive treatment during the day while allowing you to return home after. PHP treatment duration can vary based on your progress but averages 90 days.

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Inpatient Treatment is often necessary for a safe and successful medical withdrawal from alcohol, heroin, benzodiazepines, and prescription pain medication. Patients requiring detoxification can do so in a safe environment staffed with trained, competent, and caring professionals. The time period for detoxification ranges from 4–8 days. To accommodate patients in need of detox who have ambulating issues or other medical comorbidities, Bergen Regional has expanded its detox program to accommodate higher acuity patients.

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.

New Bridge serves patients dealing with co-occurring mental illness and chemical addiction who require daily medical and nursing attention due to the intensity of their addiction and the severity of their psychiatric problem. A five hour a day structured group treatment program following the 12 step model provides patients with critical services that will allow them to learn the skills required to control their symptoms, lead productive lives, and prevent relapse, keeping the same standards or even, improving the services offered on the treatment center previously known as Bergen Regional Medical Center.

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.

You can find comprehensive substance abuse treatment in New Jersey in drug and alcohol rehabs. These treatment programs typically provide a full continuum of care including medically assisted detox, inpatient, outpatient, dual-diagnosis, and intensive outpatient. With a comprehensive substance abuse evaluation, addiction experts provide individualized treatment plans to meet your specific needs. These programs address substance use disorders using evidence-based therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), individual and family counseling, and recovery support groups.

Programs

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.

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.

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.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

When one person in a family suffers from a mental or emotional illness, everyone else in the family is affected. Stress and strains in relationships are intensified. They understand this and encourage family members to express their needs and feelings. They are committed to helping families participate in their loved one’s recovery process by encouraging active involvement in treatment and educational programs.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • lotus iconGardens
  • weight iconGym

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Deborah Visconi

President and Chief Executive Officer

Gian Varbaro, MD

Chief Medical Officer,Vice President Ambulatory Services

Katie Richardson

Senior Vice President Operations & Long Term Care Administrator

Julia Orlando

Vice President of Integrative Services

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

LegitScript has reviewed Bergen New Bridge Medical Center as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: New Jersey

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 3050

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

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josh
1 week ago
5

I was scared after reading reviews on my way to er but I had a nice doctor who made me feel not scared,. and care a lot about me and my mental health even though we just met. maybe they hired new psychiatry? if you go to er ask for doctor gueruro I am probably misspell her name (she is tall, pretty, dark hair.) social worker was nice too and got me a appointment. thank you.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad our Emergency Department team provided care that supported your mental health and overall wellness. Your feedback reflects our commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care, and we are here for you whenever you need us. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Noe Briones
1 week ago
5

Response from the owner
We appreciate your 5-star rating and are glad to know you had a positive experience. Your feedback encourages our team to continue providing excellent care and service. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
L Tyr
1 week ago
1

Once again here at this hospital—the worst of them all. November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM. A member of my family was admitted to the mental health unit, and my relative, who is currently hospitalized, told me that men and women are mixed together in the same area. My relative, who is a woman, was constantly being sexually harassed by the MALE patients in the psychiatric area. If the hospital is so BIG, why is there no designated area exclusively for women and another exclusively for men? Female patients should not have to be mixed with male patients and subjected to sexual harassment. The behavior of some of the Black female nurses is also very rough and disrespectful toward the patients and visitors. Unfortunately, in all of Bergen County, this is the only hospital patients are referred to. And lastly, the person who checks IDs at the entrance—a woman with curly hair and glasses—denied entry to the three of us who were visiting. Yet yesterday at 7:25 PM, I saw three visitors being allowed into the same psychiatric area. What special privileges do those people have? Why were they allowed to enter as a group of three, while my two relatives and I (three in total) were denied? She also said that we could not take turns entering to visit our family member—one going in, coming out, and then another going in. Horrible treatment toward both the patients and the visitors, because it is clear that some people are given privileges over others.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all reports seriously and review them carefully. For privacy reasons, we cannot address specific situations in a public forum. Please contact our Patient Experience Team at 201.967.6879 or wecare@newbridgehealth.org so we can learn more. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Barb Mulholland
2 weeks ago
1

Had an awful experience with Dr. SHARMA. I would not recommend this doctor. She was duped by child and walked out without treatment and was previously dismissed by her qithout a lookup plan. My child was a successful patient there for 4 years until she encounter Dr. SHARMA. IN A POSITIVE, MARY the nurse is amazing.

Response from the owner
We understand how critical your experience is and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Due to privacy concerns, we are unable to discuss specifics publicly. However, we take all feedback seriously and review it thoroughly. Please contact our Patient Experience Team at 201.967.6879 or wecare@newbridgehealth.org so we can learn more. Response from Bergen New Bridge Medical Center — Donnalee Corrieri, MHA, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
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