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Millions of Americans live with some form of mental illness. In the past decade,
medical science has made huge strides in diagnosing and treating all forms of mental
illness, providing hope to many. East Orange General Hospital has served as a beacon
of hope for many in and around the community of East Orange.
The Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Program at East Orange General provides
intensive out-patient programs for adults (18 years and older) who do not require
24-hour supervision provided by an in-patient program, but require intensive intervention
not provided in traditional out-patient settings. Most patients are admitted for
treatment of depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic suicidal ideation,
co-occurring disorders (psychiatric and substance abuse disorders), personality
disorders and family/interpersonal conflicts.
A compassionate and skilled staff including psychiatrists, therapists and social
workers partner with each client and their family to assess medication efficacy,
determine individual strengths and needs and develop healthy coping skills to restore
the client’s sense of well-being and hopefulness for the future. Services include:
- Individualized Recovery Planning
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Therapy (Individual, Group and Family)
- Psychiatric Evaluations
- On-going Medication Monitoring
- Annual Nursing Health Assessment
Positive change is most often initiated and perpetuated through the family, which
is why the Adult Partial and Acute Partial Hospital Program encourages parents and
other adults to be involved in family therapy sessions. All individuals and their
families are empowered to become aware of their needs and how to address each of
these needs and preferences. Through ongoing counseling and as needed medication
monitoring, each patient collaborates with his/her treating psychiatric physician
and psychotherapist in addressing their individualized needs and in achieving emotional
wellness and recovery.
Hours of Operations:
Located in the East Pavilion, Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health operates Monday
through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health – 973-266-2900 and 973-414-6819
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