Our Treatment Team
Our team, led by a board-certified medical director, re-evaluates each
patient daily to ensure the best course of treatment. The team includes
psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, licensed clinical social workers, adjunctive
therapists and other behavioral health staff.
Levels of Care
Inpatient Treatment: Twenty-four hour care in a secure hospital setting for patients in acute
stages of psychiatric illness. Aspects of this program include diagnostic
evaluation, crisis stabilization and intensive treatment, with the goal
of transfer to a lower level of care as soon as clinically appropriate.
Partial Hospitalization Program: Daytime treatment for those significantly impaired by a psychiatric, emotional
or behavioral disorder but residence while participating in treatment
Monday through Friday. Treatment also is available for those with the
dual diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder and chemical dependency.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment: Patients benefit from active involvement in an organized therapeutic setting
that emphasizes education, counseling and peer support. Attendees typically
participate in this half-day program three days a week.
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS)
Services for children and adults:
- Crisis Intervention
- Stabilization
- Treatment
- Clinical-led mobile outreach to those in Somerset County experiencing acute
psychiatric distress 24/7
Location: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Emergency Department
110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 908-526-4100
The Hope Hub
The Hope Hub offers individuals and families a calm, welcoming space where
they can receive confidential support during a behavioral health crisis
which does not require treatment in the Emergency Department. Located
in a separate building on the hospital’s campus, it is designed
to look like a living room rather than a hospital setting. Our goal is
to meet individuals and families where they are, reducing fear and helping
them move forward with clarity, support and a pathway to recovery. We
will provide connections to community resources for ongoing support.
Location: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
South Fuld Building
110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Phone: (908) 526-4100
Walk-ins welcome. Appointments available if desired.
Treatment Options
Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation to develop an individualized
care plan.
Treatment may include:
- One-on-one therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Medication management and education
- Nutrition education
- Family counseling and education
- Chemical dependency education
- Self-help groups
- Stress reduction
- Critical life issues
We encourage families to become involved in the treatment process, as they
can contribute information about the patient’s life experiences.
With the patient’s permission, family will meet with therapists
to learn more about their loved one’s illness.
Discharge Planning
A carefully planned discharge is crucial to continued recovery. From the
day of admission the treatment team begins to develop a comprehensive
discharge plan to coordinate aftercare and any specialized services needed.
Patients often are referred to their original clinicians or a community
provider for ongoing support and care.
