Princeton HealthCare System

About Princeton HealthCare System

Princeton HealthCare System, located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient, relapse prevention, and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Princeton HealthCare System include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

For recreation, patients can use the yoga studio to work on active mindfulness and improve flexibility and express themselves creatively with art activities.

Princeton HealthCare System has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

Latest Reviews

Mel

1 year ago on Google

Day one I went to the front desk staff and told them it was my first day. The woman I spoke to basically ushered me into the common area and I was not given any other direction. I wrongly assumed there would be someone there running the group that I would at least be introduced to or something but nope. There wasn t even any differentiation between patients and doctors.So instead I reluctantly asked a girl who looked as lost as me and it was only her second day. If I hadn t asked her where she was going she would have been in the wrong place herself because the counselors were already sat at their tables in their respective rooms with no regard for their patients. When I did find where I was supposed to be the counselor running it seemed to have no idea and did not even have any materials for me so as per her instruction I was supposed to look along with someone else which was very uncomfortable given these binders are also filled all the other girls personal stuff and notes too.Then after the first couple hours everyone switched up classes and I was literally standing there without a clue what to do. I went home after a couple hours because if I were to have to go and speak to whomever at the front desk again, I probably would have been some type of way and I didn t want to upset or trigger anyone there. I left two stars after this.Today, the following day, the counselor called me about my absence and I told her that I felt as if the program was run like a free for all and I didn t feel heard at all. She got defensive with me and told me she oriented me during the intake which by the way is a really overwhelm process that takes three hours, they give you inches worth of paperwork, have you meet minimum of four different people, uncovering layers of trauma right off the bat with the psychiatrist, all before her rapid firing of how things function in the program itself and sending you home. I was not able to retain the five minutes she took to show me the different rooms after an hour of speaking to the psychiatrist about the first fifteen years of my life that I still can t recall without hyperventilating.It s unreasonable to expect that. And this is supposed to be a trauma informed facility. Her response? Totally dismissive, saying Well, I did show you though. Today, after speaking on the phone with her, I wish I could give it this place zero stars.To just throw people to the wolves in a program like this is bizarre and not friendly to people struggling with mental health issues whatsoever, but the lack of accountability afterwards is frustrating and harmful. After only a couple hours it was easy to see this is not a program where individual needs are even taken into consideration.** I should also mentioned i ve called the patient advocate phone number that they gave me. So far i ve called twice and left a message and no one has even called me back or acknowledged me. It s a shame when people working in mental healthcare truly should not be working in mental healthcare. This is one of those instances IMO. I would avoid this place.

Brittany Kaplan

1 year ago on Google

Pros:-Most providers genuinely seem well intentioned-They offer a variety of topics-Structured approach to healing that provides clear treatment goalsCons:-Hyper-focused on symptoms without adequate consideration of root issue-Structured approach to healing that minimizes client focused care

T F

1 year ago on Google

it s not bad ngl

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Accepted Insurance

Princeton HealthCare System works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Cigna

AmeriHealth

Beech Street

Consumer Health Network

Centivo

Clover Health

Coventry

Optum

Fidelis Care

First Health Network

First Managed Care Option

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Humana

Imagine Health

Integrated Health Plan

InterGroup

Longevity

Magnacare

Oscar Insurance

Oxford Health Plans

Prime Health Services

UnitedHealth Group

WellCare

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.

Financing available

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Aftercare 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).

12-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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

Teen Program

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

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.

Seniors Program

Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.

Program For Men

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

Program For Women

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

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.

Clinical Services

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

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.

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. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

Private Setting
Yoga Studio
Art Activities

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

Contact Information

(888) 437-1610

Website

300 Clocktower Dr.
Suite 101
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690

Get Help Now - 800-985-8516

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Reviews of Princeton HealthCare System

3.5/5 (27 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.5 (27 reviews)

Meredith G

1 year ago

Great place.

Tristan Drake

Although the staff is nice, they could use more experience and a few more years training. They only address coping and skills and neglect medical issues that cause anxiety and depression.There is no one on one therapy, only groups. Most of the time people take up almost the whole conversation. If your introverted this is not the place for you. A recommendation would be to put people of the same age group together more, as well as not mix addicts with non addicts.This place also needs a proper psychiatrist or two, not nurse practitioners. My meds were not changed in the time I was here which my main psychiatrist was astounded by.

2 years ago

I got the coordinates of the place tattooed with my best friend. I met my best friend at Princeton house and it was life changing. Totally Recommend. Also try art therapy it rocks

james Powers

Why is it that reviews of these "behavioral health" facilities are either one star or five stars. Funny how if you go through the trouble to check out the profiles of the reviewers with 5 stars appear fake and the one star are clearly real people.

Alyssa Porter

I was in the outpatient youth program when I was 18, in the spring of 2019. This program saved my life then, and is still doing so to this day. i use what i learned from this program everyday. i worked the closest with rob, carina, and chelsea and if they are still there please contact them if you need help. let this program help you, it works.

Thomas Gusky

I just finished this program and can honestly say, it saved my life. The staff was extremely helpful in the process of me getting my head back on straight.