Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital

About Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital in picturesque Blackwood, New Jersey, provides all encompassing care for a variety of mental health issues such as dual diagnosis and substance abuse. Under the direction of a skilled clinical psychiatrist, the facility has a staff of clinicians and caregivers including therapists, advanced practice nurses, psychologists and assistants.

Their peaceful rustic surroundings provide a calming setting for patients in need of immediate psychiatric care. The standalone 150-bed facility offers a calming environment that promotes healing.

In order to help patients reintegrate into their communities, their goal-oriented approach addresses barriers to optimal functioning. This includes dietary limitations, personalized recreational activities and environmental elements tailored to each patient's needs.

They emphasize a collaborative approach to treatment, which is demonstrated by all team members working together to achieve effective results. Their services include a comprehensive discharge plan which offers strategies for changing environmental factors that cause the onset of undesirable behaviors.

They offer cognitive behavioral therapy, peer groups and recreational therapy. Psychotropic medications, one on one or group therapy, MICA groups and therapeutic activity groups are some of the treatment modalities offered in their varied program. Daily support groups for people with co-occurring disorders are led by substance abuse counselors who use programs like 12 Step groups, emotion regulation, relapse prevention and healthy lifestyles to address different stages of change.

Every patient receives a safety net of wraparound services upon discharge which includes a follow-up appointment within seven days. For a comprehensive approach to post treatment support, the social work team helps patients connect with available social services, housing placements, residential facilities, insurance and food stamps.