Newton Medical Center

175 High Street Newton, NJ 07860
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Atlantic Health System Newton Medical Center NJ 7860

About Newton Medical Center

Newton Medical Center is a hospital in Newton, New Jersey that’s in the Atlantic Health System network. Their behavioral health department treats people with addiction and those with co-occurring disorders. They help adults as well as teens. If you’re in crisis they can provide emergency care to ensure your safety and comfort as you begin your recovery journey.

You can get either inpatient or outpatient care depending on your needs and recovery goals. Inpatient care gives you intensive addiction treatment while you stay at the hospital. That’s a great option for people who are in their early recovery and need a supervised and supportive environment. Since staff is there around the clock you also know you’ll have care any time you need it.

Their outpatient programs are more suitable for people who are fairly stable but still need active treatment to help them stay sober. You’d still live at home and you’d come to the medical center for your therapy and other treatment.

Their treatment programs vary depending on your recovery and what you need. They offer medications to help with withdrawal symptoms. If you’re experiencing opioid or alcohol dependency you might also receive FDA approved medications for a longer time period to support your sustained sobriety. They’ll help you learn how to prevent relapse. They can connect you with other rehabs or resources that can help you too like detox centers. That’s just part of the way this behavioral health department runs as a comprehensive rehab for your recovery.

Latest Reviews

R Gerstmann
1 week ago on Google
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If I could give a negative 5 Stars I would!I would not take my worst enemy to Newton Medical Center or any Atlantic Health Care facility. My recent "EMERGENCY" visit proved how incompetent the Emergency Room Staff is! They parade around PA's like they are doctors, which they are NOT! Staff cannot even read an X-Ray, which my doctor redid and I found out that I did have a fracture. For God's sake, stay away from these facilities run by Atlantic Health Care if you love the person being treated!
Chris Rudeau
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Great general hospital. Used the ER and have nothing but compliments. Seems like for anything specialized you re getting a ride to a different hospital but for routine care and ER stuff this place is great! Everyone was so nice and everything s so up to date. Even the patient beds have usb ports in them. Thanks for the great health car and assistance!!
mike sanchez
2 weeks ago on Google
1
No good. This so called hospital is terrible. And I m being generous with my review. You re better off going to a Vet clinic
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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Group-based psycho-education and therapy is provided during a three-hour period, three to five days a week. Because patients in our program return home after treatment sessions, they can more quickly begin the transition to everyday living situations and challenges.
outpatient iconOutpatient
Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction is a difficult process, but through careful evaluation and individual determination, it can be accomplished. At Atlantic Behavioral Health, their outpatient chemical dependency programs help adults and adolescents overcome substance abuse issues, while remaining at home, at school or on the job.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient mental health programs are designed to help stabilize those with mental illnesses. At Atlantic Behavioral Health, they encourage personal empowerment among their hospitalized patients through self-awareness and education. After a successful treatment, patients can return to the care of their psychiatrist or clinician and when necessary, may be referred to an intensive outpatient program. For those with persistent and severe mental illness, residential services provide a means of safe, affordable housing, accompanied by community-based psychiatric rehabilitation. At Atlantic Behavioral Health, they provide their residents with the support they need to develop social interactive skills and greater independence.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
In the event of a psychiatric emergency, Atlantic Behavioral Health offers crisis intervention services, including a 24-hour hotline, risk assessments and screenings, and community trauma assistance. Newton Medical Center is a state-designated Psychiatric Emergency Services and Screening Center, providing 24-hour emergency mental health care to patients of any age, both over the phone and in person.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Accommodations include two supervised group homes and several semi-supervised apartments. Priority is given to patients recently discharged from state psychiatric facilities that need a supervised living arrangement. A reasonable rent is required for participation.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in New Jersey is the process of addressing the complex issues involved with addiction. Challenges are identified and addressed through individual and group counseling. Participants learn how to manage these issues without the use of substances.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Pet therapy can have many physical and emotional benefits for hospital patients, including reduced blood pressure and stress. Atlantic Health System's pet therapy program, Soothing Paws®, has approximately 80 pet therapy teams, each made up of a hospital volunteer and his or her trained dog, that visit patients and their loved ones in their hospitals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Counseling that includes parental and family involvement is central to their program and highly encouraged. Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Diet can directly affect a person’s physical health, mental well-being and overall quality of life. Eating healthfully – ensuring that you get the nutrients you need to stay well and manage any health problems – can significantly decrease the amount of medication needed to treat a disease. Overlook Medical Center’s outpatient dietitians are experts in medical nutrition therapy, preventative medicine, current research findings, behavioral change strategies and mindfulness training.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. When a traumatic or catastrophic event occurs – whether at school, work, the neighborhood or larger community – Atlantic Behavioral Health is there to help survivors, witnesses and their families begin the healing process.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Brian Gragnolati

President and CEO

Scott Leighty

Executive VP, Chief Health System Officer

Kevin Lenahan

Executive VP, Chief Business & Strategy Officer

Suja Mathew, MD, FACP

Executive VP, Chief Clinical Officer

Sheilah O'Halloran, Esq.

Executive VP & General Counsel

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 5971

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: New Jersey

Contact Information

Phone icon (973) 383-2121
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175 High Street
Newton, NJ 07860

Fact checked and written by:
Nikki Wisher, BA
Edited by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD

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3.3 (465 reviews)
nancy dougherty
1 week ago
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R Gerstmann
1 week ago
1

If I could give a negative 5 Stars I would!I would not take my worst enemy to Newton Medical Center or any Atlantic Health Care facility. My recent "EMERGENCY" visit proved how incompetent the Emergency Room Staff is! They parade around PA's like they are doctors, which they are NOT! Staff cannot even read an X-Ray, which my doctor redid and I found out that I did have a fracture. For God's sake, stay away from these facilities run by Atlantic Health Care if you love the person being treated!

Chris Rudeau
2 weeks ago
5

Great general hospital. Used the ER and have nothing but compliments. Seems like for anything specialized you re getting a ride to a different hospital but for routine care and ER stuff this place is great! Everyone was so nice and everything s so up to date. Even the patient beds have usb ports in them. Thanks for the great health car and assistance!!

mike sanchez
2 weeks ago
1

No good. This so called hospital is terrible. And I m being generous with my review. You re better off going to a Vet clinic

Dominique
2 weeks ago
1

amy herberg
3 weeks ago
1

My husband was given the WRONG medication there, per his doctor.

Radazuir McNeil
1 month ago
1

The worst hospital EVER. I m 6 weeks pregnant and they allowed me to just sit here & I haven t ate anything just cause they wanted me to wait for some results. I told them about my inhaler & they just brushed it off & didn t even offer to get me one because I have ASTHMA. The WORST HOSPITAL EVER.

Michelle Azure
1 month ago
5

Excellence at it's best

Barbara Farrell
1 month ago
5

Great ER staff. Staff on med/surg floor equally great.

paige alexander
1 month ago
5

Joshua Wald
1 month ago
1

jessica speer
1 month ago
1

I went here last night for pain from kidney stones 7mm & 9mm big. Not only did I have to listen to a guy scream that the hospital is holding him against his will in the ER. They brought me to a bed treated my ache with Flexeril not my sharp pain and said no one was there to do an ultrasound to see if my stones moved. They sent me home with 14 pills of Naproxen(Tylenol basically) and 7 pills of Flexeril to take at bedtime when I am sleeping!?! So nothing to help my pain at all from my stones. She said they will need a shockwave treatment and sent me home. So I woke up today and I can t even bend over from the pain, still nauseous, still light headed and still feeling like I have to pee every 20 seconds. This hospital is literally the worst. If you want treatment and relief and someone to take your concerns seriously go to another location. Newton is awful. Sincerely a mom of 4 kids one an infant walking around with kidney stones because Newton hospital is the worst.

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