Summit Oaks Hospital provides a medically supervised detox program for clients to reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms. Medical professionals monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms to ensure the process is as comfortable as possible. Licensed clinicians may also administer FDA approved prescriptions to discourage relapse. The length of detox and the method used varies depending on what is best for each person.
The inpatient program is a short term residential transition into outpatient settings. Clients develop life skills, receive relapse prevention strategies, and enhance their emotional wellness.
Summit Oaks Hospital’s partial hospitalization program is an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. This program is best suited for those who do not need to stay overnight in the hospital. Services include group therapy, educational groups, psychiatric care, skills training, psychoeducational classes, and aftercare planning. The program meets from 10 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
The adult psychiatric intensive outpatient program at Summit Oaks Hospital is for clients who need intensive therapy while honoring their commitments in their personal and professional life. Treatment for depression, anxiety, anger, chronic pain, mood disorders, impulsive behavior, and grief and loss will be incorporated. Medication management, group therapy, psychoeducation, and referrals upon discharge will be provided. This program meets Monday through Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. An evening session is also available.
Summit Oaks Hospital offers continual care and support for all alumni. Clients may be referred to outside facilities for specialized programs.
Summit Oaks Hospital offers self-pay and financing options. The center accepts Medicare and Medicaid and is in network with Aetna, Cigna, Horizon BlueCross/BlueShield, Oxford UBH, and TRICARE. Please verify your coverage and out of network benefits.
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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.
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.
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Medically Assisted Detox 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.
If you struggle with both acute psychiatric symptoms and substance use issues, they will provide a safe place to help stabilize both issues in a clinical setting. Their team will assist by helping you understand both issues, and managing your symptoms. The Co-Occurring Disorder program is specially designed to recognize and meet your individualized needs, and provide a place where both issues are understood. They can provide you with the skills so you can make recovery a reality
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.
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.
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Patients are involved in journaling, poetry writing, watercolor painting, group murals, and other creative/art activities. Masters-level art therapists in their department, provide art therapy to our adolescents and adults. During the Music Expression/Songwriting Workshops, patients are guided in writing a song about their feelings, pertaining to recovery and wellness.
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.
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.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
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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
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I tried to speak to the doctor to explain why the patient was admitted. The doctor never returned my call. I left several messages. Therefore the admission was useless. Nothing was accomplished. This doctor assumed she had all the information she needed to treat. The patient ...
SOH helped me realize that I was born an addict and that addiction is a disease. The Detox was immaculate in cleanliness, the food was superb and the staff was very empathetic, attentive and always treated each patient with the utmost respect and DIGNITY UNLIKE Bergen Region ...
I was very impressed with the nursing staff at Summit Oaks Hospital. They listened to me and always helped me with whatever I needed. It is a place you go to get better.
NO STARS! I was there for the day program in 2016 then had an inpatient stay in fall of 2016. The treatment of patients is subpar. There is no privacy for utilizing the bathroom or when showering. Despite saying I was in the shower and not dressed, a male staff member opened up the door and curtain on me while there were other patients right outside the shower door. I was humiliated. They overmedicate patients while in patient then suddenly change meds upon discharge, creating a vicious cycle of unstableness in patients that are already struggling. While in outpatient treatment, I had meds changed several times a week several weeks in a row until I had a very unfortunate incident and ended up inpatient again (not at Summit Oaks). I was “discharged” from the day program due to the incident and they refused to have me back. THANK GOD!
My daughter was admitted to the hospital, and I was very unhappy. She said she felt like there was no structure and no one seemed to know what they were doing while she was inside. Once you get past the receptionist some of the employees who answer the phones are rude. You get transferred with no acknowledgment of who answered the phone or where you are getting transferred. They just pick up and press buttons. My Main gripe with this hospital is the social work named Martiza. She is extremely unprofessional and speaks to individuals with a condescending tone. She speaks as if someone is stupid or doesn't know how things work. She definitely needs more training and needs to learn more people skills. It was extremely frustrating to contact her or have her return calls.
I was sick and no one listened to me. Never ever stay here. The place is a dumb. Probably gonna get shut down soon
I was here 3 times along with Carrier, but the last time I was here back in 2019 or so, they kept me for 14 days over self harm. I literally did not need to be there for that long, and even my therapist at the time agreed. I was admitted from RWJ, who said they didn’t think I needed to be admitted but failed to tell me that I was being admitted until I asked (which is obviously a whole other problem in itself). I kept fighting with the nurses and doctors saying that there is genuinely no reason to be there for that long, but in classic psych ward style, I had no rights and no voice, especially since I was a minor. Because, you know, society views children as property rather than actual human beings. This hospital, along with the many other psychiatric hospitals like Carrier, will treat you like a prisoner. Unfortunately, this is a major systemic issue, not just a specific hospital issue. Either way, this caused me so much medical trauma on top of psychiatrists using me like a lab rat knowing that I am highly sensitive to ALL psychotropic medications. We can’t keep allowing these hospitals to get away with abuse, neglect, medical malpractice, and overall human rights violations. Like another reviewer said, please either hire an attorney or report to your state medical board. This is a huge step in dismantling this oppressive system.
Honestly, it wasn’t too horrible. But, some of the nurses were very rude. Especially this one nurse, I never caught her name but she was an african american woman, I was just leaving and she caught me hugging my bestfriend and she screamed at me. First of all, their are kids there with PTSD and are afraid of yelling because it triggers them. she had no reason to yell, and we are told to be mindful of it, so for a nurse to disregard that is quite unprofessional. but she sent me to my room and didn’t allow me to say goodbye to anyone even though I was leaving (I said goodbye and hugged everyone anyway:)) But, there were some very nice nurses, like Mrs. Kim a weekend nurse ofc she’s my favorite. and Mr.Jose (at least that’s what i called him, I think it was his middle name) But, the food was terrible, I had lost some weight bc i survived off pbj sandwich’s. I was around 120 maybe more when I got there and I was 114 when I left. The whole experience there was also extremely boring, I sat around and talked with the other people there mostly. But groups were boring too and the horrible movies they made us watch. Just overall not the best place, (to be expected, kids are violent and depressed) but could definitely use more nurses that are nice like mrs kim and mr jose marvin. edit: years after re-reading this review, i forgot to mention some things. I was 14 at the time, in the children’s unit after a suicide attempt. When i got there from the ambulance, i was naked in underwear with just a sheet on, like the one u put on at the doctor. i was sitting in a chair in the main room as everyone came over curious as to who the new arrival was. they then took me into one of the rooms and shut the door, i can’t remember if i undressed completely or i was allowed underwear, but they felt me up to make sure i didn’t bring anything in. The clothes brought by my mom were apparently unacceptable, as they make u follow a strict dress code here? i’m not talking abt no strings, that’s obvious, im talking about long shirts only, shorts that go below ur hands beside ur waist, it was like i was at school. my mom had to drop more clothes off for me after they took most of them. i’m picky and had a pbj every single day, and didn’t eat much often. they don’t seem to pay that close attention tho. oh, and while i was there a girl figured out that nails were sticking out of her wall, she used them to cut herself. some workers came in and spackled over it , but surprising soemthing like that could happen in the first place. a girl was also able to sneak into another girls room and makeout lmfao, we were playing cards in the hallway and she legit threw the cards in the room and went in to “retrieve them” this went on for a few minutes before any nurse realized what was happening, so again, they don’t pay close attention to you even when sitting at a desk with cameras of everything. idk the whole experience was very dehumanizing, i felt like a prisoner there. but it’s a mental hospital i rly didn’t expect any less. u do get some outside time tho, very little but there were days we went outside and played. this was 5 years ago now, im not sure if staff changed and if it’s still like this, but this definitely wasn’t a fun time for me and didn’t help in the slightest. u just lie to the doctor to leave and they let u lmao, doesn’t matter if u still wanna kys as long as ur pretending u don’t. insurance only pays for a week so i don’t think they could keep me longer anyways.
Summit oaks was very helpful in my recovery plan and I met very special people who shared their experiences and P.O.V. about recovery
I am a physician and beside myself for checking my daughter in to the adolescent unit. It feels like the worst mistake I have made as a parent. I read all of the horrendous reviews, but was recommended by an outpatient provider I trust. It was heartbreaking to leave my shy, sweet, depressed daughter in a locked unit which treats 13 yo children like criminals and won’t allow them to have fidget toys or snacks they like to eat. I called several times today and no one told me much about her. They also told me that I was calling outside of visiting hours even though initially they told me I could call any time. The worst thing is she is supposed to eat regularly on psych meds, never had a problem eating and now starts refusing meals, unbeknownst to me. This is a clear sign she is struggling. Caroline and the nurse Eveline are clueless about what happened earlier in the day. They are just dialing it in and WILL NOT CARE about your child. As a licensed physician I know how to make a formal complaint to the state specifically about negligence/abuse of children in a facility that is supposed to promote mental health. Read the multitude of negative reviews about this institution and please do not place your child in the care of apathetic people who are not trained and lack compassion. It will traumatize your child. Update 8/23/35: My daughter was discharged, and felt abandoned by the entire staff. There was very little in terms of continuity of care, very difficult to get records. As a physician, I think this is dangerous/irresponsible. She is no longer comfortable without clothes, (even in the shower) and felt "violated" while in the hospital. I spoke with a patient advocate who was supposed to follow up, and never did. I will have to go forward with contacting the State Dept of Health. If you are a parent struggling with similar issues, please make a complaint to the State Board, it is your right as a parent!
Was there for a third time recently. It was worse than I remembered. I wasn’t there detoxing or anything- I was sent involuntarily because I was depressed. Dr. S called my outside psychiatrist “the guy with the speech impediment” and told me (with a history of anorexia and bulimia) that I just needed to cut dairy and gluten from my diet. I had a personal family crisis while I was in- and despite promising me that, “I may not be able to get you discharged today, but definitely Friday”, I didn’t end up discharged until the following week- conveniently the day before my court hearing. Also conveniently, most of the other involuntary patients were due to court the next day and we ALL got magically better that same day. I didn’t have any meds changes while there. I didn’t meet with my social worker until the day of my discharge (I was there well over a week without a session with her). Groups were run by student nurses with ZERO experience, if they were run at all, because the nursing staff (who were all really great, but severely understaffed) weren’t available. There was almost a patient riot over this. One other patient was assaulted and when she was upset by the lack of staff compassion towards her, she broke her bed and was shot up with meds rather than comforted about her assault. There was also black mold surrounding the air vents and throughout the ceiling. Visible black mold. I sneezed for the entire first week. **Years later, I was undiagnosed. I never had bipolar. I have PTSD now, and I have brain lesions from chronic migraine- which caused "hallucinations" (aka- migraine aura) as well as colitis, which they told my was intentional symptoms of an eating disorder. Being tested for sarcoidosis, as well. Not one hospital, including this, did an MRI or anything on me. They wasted a decade of my life and got me sick.
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