Behavioral Health Services
Help when you need it.
LibertyHealth's dedicated behavioral health services staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help with any behavioral or emotional problem. Multi-disciplinary teams, working in our emergency room, inpatient units, ambulatory care, community care and residential services, work with children, adolescents and adults, to provide the right amount of care at the right time.
These comprehensive behavioral health services are part of the outstanding programs provided by LibertyHealth.
No patient is denied service due to inability to pay. Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurance plans are accepted.
Inpatient Detoxification
Located at the Meadowlands Hospital. Short-term acute private bed unit, led by a multi-disciplinary team. Patients receive a comprehensive assessment / care and discharge plan.
Psychiatric Emergency/ Screening
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. Hudson County's designated Screening Center, offering five extended crisis evaluation beds, operates 24x7 providing psychiatric assessment and stabilization / referral as well as specialized psychiatric screening services for children, adolescents and adults.
Mobile Outreach
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. Certified Screeners provide psychiatric screening in Hudson County and provide assistance with any trauma / emergency on a 24/7 basis. Outreach staff are stationed at the County Youth House, Jersey City Municipal Court and Hudson County Superior Court.
Acute Psychiatric and Detoxification Inpatient Care
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. A psychiatric unit and detoxification unit are available 24x7. The closed acute section of the psychiatric unit is Hudson County's designated Short Term Facility. Admissions to the detoxification unit must meet ASAM criteria. A multi-disciplinary team provides a comprehensive assessment/treatment and discharge referral/linkage for all patients.
Partial Hospitalization Programs
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. Day hospital services are available for children, adolescents, and adults. A Therapeutic Nursery is available for 3-5 year olds. Day and after-school partial hospital programs are available for children/adolescents with a serious emotional disorder. Two-day programs are available for adults: Intensive Day Treatment for inpatient diversion and brief treatment and a psychosocial rehabilitation program with specialized services for MICA patients.
Outpatient Programs
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. A full range of services, individual, group, martial, family, psychological testing, and medication management are available for children, adolescents and adults who present with emotional, psychiatric, behavioral, interpersonal, or post traumatic issues. Anger management and Domestic Violence groups are available for men and women. Addiction treatment services and drug testing/monitoring are available for adults, including intensive outpatient groups, and after care. A School Based Clinic at Snyder High School provides onsite counseling services.
Integrated Case Management Services
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. Hudson County's designated ICMS provider is available for Hudson County adults who have a serious psychiatric disorder and require assertive community outreach to assist with community stabilization.
Residential Services
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. A 24x7 supervised 15 bed specialized residence, Liberty Park Residence, is available for long term care for seriously disabled adults. A Supportive Housing Project assists adults with a psychiatric problem who want to live independently but require assistance.
Consultation and Education/ Traumatic Loss Program
Located at the Jersey City Medical Center. Highly trained and experienced staff are available to provide individually tailored training/ education/consultation services to any Hudson County agency, business, or institution.
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