This is a corporation, not a place that exists to help people that are struggling. The MHA’s or clinicians or whatever their job title is were fine. However, it’s been a few years since I was there and from other reviews I’ve read it doesn’t seem to be many of them s ...
About High Focus Centers Paramus Outpatient Treatment Center
High Focus Centers Paramus Outpatient Treatment Center is a substance use and mental health treatment provider in Paramus, New Jersey.
The center offers partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) programs for adults and adolescents struggling with addiction and cooccurring mental health disorders.
CARF accredited and evidence based, High Focus Centers provides integrated care in a therapeutic environment with flexible day, afternoon and evening scheduling.
Addiction and Mental Health Programs at High Focus Centers Paramus
Treatment begins with an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care, whether that is partial hospitalization for clients needing structured, full day support or intensive outpatient and outpatient services for those balancing work, school or family responsibilities.
Each program is tailored to the severity of substance use and any cooccurring mental health symptoms.
Clients participate in group and individual therapy sessions designed to build trust, develop coping skills and prevent relapse.
High Focus Centers uses an integrated treatment model to address both addiction and mental health disorders simultaneously and family involvement is encouraged to improve communication and support long term recovery.
What to Know About High Focus Centers Paramus
- Location: Paramus, serving Bergen County and surrounding areas
- Levels of care: Partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) programs
- Who they treat: Adults and adolescents of all genders with substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health conditions
- Treatment approach: Integrated, evidence based care with group therapy, individual counseling and family involvement
- Accreditation: CARF accredited for outpatient treatment of substance use and mental health disorders in adults and adolescents
- Insurance: Accepts most major insurance plans and is in-network with many carriers
- Scheduling: Flexible day, afternoon and evening programs to accommodate work, school and family commitments
How to Begin Treatment in Paramus
To get started at High Focus Centers Paramus, contact the admissions team to schedule an assessment and verify your insurance benefits.
Staff can explain program options, answer questions about coverage and help match you or your loved one to the right level of care.
Edited by:
Amy Greene
Latest Reviews
Place is really nice and the people understand me a lot and it’s nice to have people that actually care about my feelings and thanks to them I was able to discharge so I’m really grateful and I’m happy that all of these people helped me make it this far and I’m glad that my clinician Nicole made things a little better for me.
Not all information given over the phone are true. Everything you see online is not what you see in person. Ask questions and visit the place first before you or a family member goes to this place. You will always find one or two people that are nice and will try to help. But then you find others that want to act like they are in charge of the entire facility. You know there’s always one of those everywhere you go, regardless where it is. You are better off, reading, asking and searching before you go here or to any other facility for help for whatever it is you need help with. And if you don’t have health insurance, don’t even bother.
I came here while dealing with a very difficult time in my life. The staff were one of the kindest people I have met and the program is run really well. I found this place to be my safe spot while I was trying to get myself back up on my feet. I highly recommend and the staff do an excellent job with setting you once treatment is over. Overall fantastic experience and wonderful people
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Accepted Insurance
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Many patients who graduate intensive outpatient programs have flourished in the group setting and wish to continue in the milieu at a lower level of care. Others may be working with an outpatient substance abuse professional in the community and wish to complement their individual counseling with a weekly group session.
The Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program at High Focus Centers helps the individual to remain abstinent, engage in the twelve-step recovery process, and return to a normal, productive life. Treatment is comprised of individual, group, family and educational therapies, all integrated within the context of the twelve-step model of recovery. They provide day and evening programs 2-5 days a week for 3 hours per day, as well as a comprehensive family program, a Saturday relapse prevention program, and psychiatric evaluations and follow-up sessions, as needed.
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).
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
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 individuals suffer from both substance abuse and psychiatric disorders simultaneously. The initial assessment at High Focus is designed to identify the nuances that these patients present and offer a proper diagnosis so that the optimal treatment course can be pursued. A comprehensive program has been designed for individuals with a dual diagnosis which includes a weekly psychiatry session, a specialized psycho-educational curriculum designed specifically for the co-occurring population, group therapy interventions and DBT skills training. Co-occurring patients are given random, supervised drug screens.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Trauma Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) treats adults who have experienced a recent traumatic event, as well as those whose past history of trauma contributes to ongoing psychiatric symptoms or PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). Structured as an IOP, the Trauma Program at High Focus Centers provides a level of care that is higher than traditional outpatient services. The Trauma Program is meant to complement longer term individual or group therapy for trauma or PTSD, either as an initial treatment experience, or as an alternative to traditional outpatient therapy during a period of heightened symptoms.
Most experts in couples therapy are trained in several modes of treatment. This allows your therapist to draw from various techniques to personalize your therapy for your needs. This may include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral methods, which are all designed to help you strengthen your relationship.
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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Yoga Studio
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Thomas Fowler
Executive VP of Operations
Meredith Lynch
VP of Clinical Operations
Kim Cerretta
VP of Compliance
Kathryn Suttle, MA, LPC, NCC
Executive Director
Chris Everhart
Executive Director
Accreditations
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
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
Contact Information
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Paramus NJ, 07652
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