800-671-4304University Behavioral Health Care at Newark
About University Behavioral Health Care at Newark
University Behavioral Health Care at Newark is a comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Newark, New Jersey. They serve kids, adolescents and adults.
As part of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the program offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient services for individuals with mental health conditions and cooccurring substance use disorders.
The facility uses clinically proven, evidence based methods and prioritizes access for underserved and socially disadvantaged populations throughout New Jersey.
Art, Music and Horticulture Therapy
Treatment may begin with an assessment and psychiatric evaluation to determine the appropriate level of care. The Adult Acute Partial Hospitalization Program provides all day group based treatment, case management and support for individuals with mental illness and cooccurring substance abuse.
Intensive outpatient and outpatient services offer flexibility for those stepping down from higher levels of care or transitioning back into the community.
Connections to Detox or MAT
Clients receive a combination of psychiatric medication management, individual therapy, family therapy and group counseling to address both addiction and mental health challenges. If you need help with detox or MAT, they can also connect you to these services.
The program integrates evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma treatment and relapse prevention, as well as creative therapies including art therapy, music therapy and horticulture therapy for holistic recovery support.
Quick Facts
- Who they treat: Kids, adults, older adults and Rutgers medical students and residents
- Approach: Evidence based and research driven care developed at Rutgers, including CBT, DBT and experiential therapies
- Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross, Aetna, military insurance and offers sliding scale fees
- Unique features: Only behavioral health system in New Jersey affiliated with a medical school, providing access to cutting edge treatments
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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