Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service (P.E.S.S.) at Clara Maass Medical Center

Clara Maass Medical Center is a state-designated emergency screening service that provides crisis intervention, stabilization, mobile outreach, crisis hotline and family crisis through our Emergency Department or by calling our crisis hotline at: 973-844-4357. Our services are available for the following municipalities in Essex County:

  • Belleville
  • Bloomfield
  • Caldwell
  • Cedar Grove
  • East Orange
  • Essex Fells
  • Fairfield
  • Glen Ridge
  • Livingston
  • Maplewood
  • Millburn
  • Montclair
  • North Caldwell
  • Nutley
  • Orange
  • Roseland
  • South Orange
  • Verona
  • West Caldwell
  • West Orange

Patient Stories

  • “So many people are waiting for organs, and becoming a donor has only made my life better,” she says. “Being able to give Carlos the gift of life is a blessing, and I hope our story inspires others to do the same.”

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  • When Gerald Corrado developed a rare swallowing disorder called achalasia, a highly specialized procedure called POEM helped his esophagus empty its contents.

    Gerald
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  • “I’m so thankful for them,” says Yvette. “Without them, there would be no Bryce.”

    Bryce
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