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Booker Behavioral Health Center

661 Shrewsbury Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
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Booker Behavioral Health Center NJ 7702

About Booker Behavioral Health Center

Booker Behavioral Health Center provides outpatient services for mental health and addiction.

Outpatient treatment programming is a more flexible approach to addiction treatment that is a step down from partial hospitalization programs. These services provide continued support for addiction recovery through individual therapy, group therapy, and educational classes on addiction and recovery. Medications may be managed, and for those in need, trauma support may also be offered. The goal is to continue to move toward a life of recovery and a suitable aftercare treatment plan that allows for reintegration back into society.

Mental health treatment focuses on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and other challenging psychiatric conditions. Individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy all serve as ways to deliver mental health support. These services can be administered while in an inpatient setting, within an outpatient setting, or at a clinical office.

Individual therapy creates the space to explore the psychological challenges associated with addiction. With the help of a professional, individuals are given the space and direction to talk about and process their emotions. Often this includes unresolved trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, and the need for more control or autonomy in life.

Group therapy involves treatment through the process of connecting in a group setting to discuss and work through mental, emotional, and physical issues. There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psychoeducation, and more.

Dual Diagnosis, often referred to as having co-occurring disorders, is when two or more mental health concerns present themselves simultaneously. It is very common for those who struggle with addiction to also have an underlying mental health concern such as anxiety, depression, or a diagnosable psychiatric disorder. Without proper treatment of the mental health issue at hand, getting and staying sober can be difficult. By treating both the substance use disorder and the mental health needs concurrently, a greater chance for long term sobriety is achieved.

Latest Reviews

Michael Giovanniello (Mike)
2 months ago on Google
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Negative. Abusive care.
Michael Giovanniello
6 months ago on Google
2
Negative experience. Do not go.
Michael Oxhorn
9 months ago on Google
5
Very knowledgeable and well-qualified staff that run these programs at this facility. From medication management to intensive group therapy, the nurses, psychiatrists, counselors, and therapists have all given me the tools to successfully manage my mental health treatment. I cannot thank them enough for their positivity, encouragement, patience, and understanding. The lessons learned are invaluable. Anyone can benefit from these programs and I recommend this facility when it comes to mental health recovery.
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Accepted Insurance

Booker Behavioral Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, 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 iconOutpatient

Booker Behavioral Health Center offers outpatient addiction and mental health programs, providing flexible treatment options for individuals seeking recovery support. Their outpatient rehab services are designed to promote lasting sobriety while allowing patients to maintain daily responsibilities.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

The center’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers structured, evidence-based treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. This PHP treatment option supports recovery with therapy, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies in a community-based setting near Shrewsbury.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Post-treatment, the facility provides aftercare programs to sustain recovery, including ongoing counseling and relapse prevention. Their aftercare support helps individuals transition smoothly from intensive treatment to long-term sobriety in the New Jersey area.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

The partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment during the day, with structured therapy and support. This PHP rehab is ideal for those needing intensive care while living at home, promoting recovery in a healing environment.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

The center provides medically assisted detox to safely manage withdrawal symptoms from substances like opioids and alcohol. Their detox facilities focus on comfort and safety, supporting individuals through the initial phase of addiction recovery.

Treatments

Booker Behavioral Health Center offers specialized alcohol addiction treatment, including outpatient programs designed to support recovery from alcoholism. Their compassionate staff provides evidence-based therapies to help individuals achieve lasting sobriety in a supportive environment near Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

The facility provides comprehensive drug addiction treatment, including outpatient detox and rehabilitation services. Their addiction recovery center emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based therapies to support individuals battling substance use disorders, including opioids and other drugs, in the Monmouth County area.

Hackensack Meridian Health’s dual diagnosis treatment center offers integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Their program combines psychiatric and addiction therapies, providing a tailored approach to support recovery for individuals with complex mental health needs near Shrewsbury.

The center specializes in mental health and substance abuse treatment, offering outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. Their evidence-based therapies aim to improve mental wellness and support addiction recovery, serving the local community with compassionate, expert care.

The facility provides opioid addiction treatment, including medically assisted detox and outpatient rehab programs. Their services focus on reducing cravings and supporting safe recovery from opioid dependence, utilizing evidence-based approaches in a trusted New Jersey healthcare setting.

Programs

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Adult Program

The adult program offers tailored mental health and addiction treatment services, including outpatient and inpatient options. Their evidence-based therapies support adults in overcoming substance use and mental health challenges in a trusted New Jersey healthcare setting.
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Young Adult Program

The young adult program provides specialized addiction and mental health treatment for young adults, incorporating evidence-based therapies and recovery coaching. This program supports early recovery efforts in a compassionate environment near Shrewsbury, NJ.

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.

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.

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.

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

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Robert. C. Garrett, FACHE

CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health

Jeffrey R. Boscamp, M.D.

President and Dean Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Mark S. Stauder

COO

Daniel W. Varga, M.D.

Chief Physician Executive

Regina Foley, Ph.D.

Executive VP, Chief Nursing Executive and Chief Clinical Transformation & Integration Officer

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

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: 5986

Contact Information

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661 Shrewsbury Avenue
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

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Reviews of Booker Behavioral Health Center

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this place saved my life. i recommend it to anybody.

Reviewed on 10/26/2019
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Absolute worst! They boast family involvement though I found myself questioning their method of treatment, especially when they insisted it was a good idea to give the addict back their phone and car!! Not the best place for someone looking for good outpatient treatment pr ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/19/2018
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2.9 (10 reviews)
Michael Giovanniello (Mike)
2 months ago
1

Negative. Abusive care.

Michael Giovanniello
6 months ago
2

Negative experience. Do not go.

Michael Oxhorn
9 months ago
5

Very knowledgeable and well-qualified staff that run these programs at this facility. From medication management to intensive group therapy, the nurses, psychiatrists, counselors, and therapists have all given me the tools to successfully manage my mental health treatment. I cannot thank them enough for their positivity, encouragement, patience, and understanding. The lessons learned are invaluable. Anyone can benefit from these programs and I recommend this facility when it comes to mental health recovery.

William Giovanniello
1 year ago
1

Terrible. Really devastating low quality care for a family member and no one should consider going here for any reason.

Melissa Cardona
1 year ago
3

Natasha Craig
1 year ago
5

Amazing staff in the APH program, outpatient services, and office! I recommend this facility to anyone seeking mental health treatment. Every person here from my psychiatrist to my counselors, from my nurses to my therapist, from the office staff to the intern, have all provided me with thoughtful, kind, informative, and patient care in my continued recovery.

Jon W
2 years ago
1

Dr Alcera runs this place and i hated working with him and his staff. he is rude and arrogant and thinks he knows more than the patient does. he told me only he could handle my case. i was given stipulations by him and his staff. providers here only want what they want and do not care about the patient. do not go here at all it will cause you to lose faith and trust in providers.

Lakisha Wilson-Goindoo
3 years ago
5

tom walczewski
3 years ago
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Unhappy angry employee isn't what a person who needs help should have to deal with

John Anthony Salerno
5 years ago
5

I have a great doctor and a great health care coordinator. They go above and beyond for me. And also have a good support group. I reccomend this facility to whoever is looking for help with their Mental health.

Carl Manzi
7 years ago
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I suggest you go almost anywhere else, honestly. I've had endless billing problems including my checks being cashed but not credited to my account, being billed multiple times per visit under different account numbers, and ultimately being referred to a collection agency because of said issues. When you call the billing department, they will tell you that your account number is not one of theirs and they can't help you. Additionally, Meridian seems to have a hard time keeping doctors and therapists, so don't get too attached -- you'll get someone new every 3-6 months. Finally, they have a very hard time submitting prescriptions and I've run out of medication a couple times because nobody was willing/able to help. This most recent time I've opted not to go back and cancelled all my future appointments.

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Booker Behavioral Health Center FAQs

What types of addiction treatment programs are available at Booker Behavioral Health Center in Shrewsbury, NJ?

Booker Behavioral Health Center offers a variety of outpatient addiction treatment programs, including Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), relapse prevention groups, early recovery groups, and combined dialectical behavior therapy with 12-step models. These programs focus on mental health and substance use recovery using evidence-based therapies suited for different stages of recovery.

Does Booker Behavioral Health Center provide detox services for alcohol and drugs?

Yes, the center offers medical detox services including urine alcohol/drug screenings and individual support to help with detox from alcohol and drugs. While primarily an outpatient rehab, they incorporate assessments and medication management to support safe detoxification for those with alcohol use disorder and substance abuse issues.

Is Booker Behavioral Health Center covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance plans?

Yes, the facility accepts most commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. It also offers charity care and sliding scale payment options, making access to outpatient addiction treatment more affordable for qualified patients.

Can Booker Behavioral Health Center help with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues?

Absolutely, Booker Behavioral Health specializes in dual diagnosis treatment centers that address both mental health and substance abuse disorders simultaneously. This integrated approach ensures patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their mental health needs and substance use recovery.

What makes Booker Behavioral Health Center a good choice for outpatient alcohol treatment near me in Shrewsbury?

Located conveniently with easy parking, Booker Behavioral Health Center provides outpatient alcohol treatment that combines evidence-based therapies with a supportive environment. Its focus on holistic addiction treatment, family education, and personalized support makes it a reliable option for those seeking outpatient rehab near Shrewsbury, NJ.

How long does alcohol detox take at Booker Behavioral Health Center?

While the exact duration depends on individual needs, medically assisted detox from alcohol generally takes several days to a week. The center’s professional team monitors symptoms and provides support throughout the detox process to ensure safety and comfort.al is to ensure a safe, supportive transition into ongoing addiction treatment.

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