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Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services

Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services

Drug Rehab Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis

The Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services program in Perth Amboy, NJ offers addiction and substance abuse care for individuals, couples, and families through evidence-based therapies and a strength-based, recovery-centered approach in a safe and supportive environment.

About This Perth Amboy, NJ Facility

The Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services program in Perth Amboy, New Jersey offers addiction and substance abuse care for individuals, couples, and families. The facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment services. Their mission is to provide compassionate and confidential guidance to people confronting life’s most difficult challenges. The Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services program provides individualized treatment programs tailored to the needs and goals of the individual in a safe and supportive environment.

Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services provides evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused behavioral therapy. Through a strength-based, recovery-centered approach, they strive to assist clients in developing coping skills and relapse prevention strategies. Their program also utilizes holistic approaches such as motivational interviewing, 12 step facilitation, and individual and group counseling.

Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has numerous awards and recognitions from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They are also part of the New Jersey Certification Board for Addiction Professionals, and provide credentialing for addiction foster care and adoption. They strive to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing access to quality substance abuse and addiction care.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Perth Amboy, NJ. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.

    Another benefit of individual therapy at Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services in Perth Amboy, NJ is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.

    Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.

    Going through couple’s therapy at Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services in New Jersey allows for both partners to be on the same page regarding addiction recovery. Whether one or both members of the couple struggled with addiction, they can both improve the odds of recovery with couple’s therapy. This teaches how to communicate effectively, avoid relapse triggers, and build a healthy lifestyle to maintain sobriety.

    Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services in Perth Amboy, NJ involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Trauma therapy zeroes in on traumatic incidents that a Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services patient in Perth Amboy, New Jersey has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles. The goal of trauma therapy is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward.

    Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.

    Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.

    NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorder Treatment, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services

    Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Diocese of Metuchen - Family Services Location and Directions
    Address Information319 Maple St
    Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Phone Number(732) 324-8200 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Perth Amboy, New Jersey Addiction Information

    The state of New Jersey is afflicted by the rising opioid overdose crisis and the increase in the number of residents engaging in illegal substance abuse. 90% of the 2,900 drug overdose deaths in New Jersey involved opioids in 2018. Over 1.1 million New Jersey residents reportedly use drugs in a given year. High prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse caused 14% of all deaths in the state between 2008 and 2017.

    The drug abuse statistics in Perth Amboy, NJ, are concerning. More than 10% of residents reported using illicit drugs. Marijuana is the most widely used drug, with nearly 9% of residents reporting use in the past month. In 2016, there were 112 drug-related deaths in the city, and the number of overdoses continues to rise. A few types of treatment are available in Perth Amboy including residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and self-help groups.

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