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Princeton House Behavioral Health (CRF ID #5)
FORMER NAME
Princeton House
ADDRESS
905 Herrontown Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540 - inpatient facility and main campus
Princeton House operates additional outpatient locations in Princeton, No. Brunswick, Hamilton, and Cherry Hill.
PHONE
609-497-3300 - Princeton House
800-242-2550
609-688-3793 - Elizabeth Leach
FAX
609-497-3370
URL
http://www.princetonhcs.org/princetonhouse
ADMINISTRATOR
Richard Wohl, Vice President
CONTACT PERSON
C. Elizabeth Leach, MSW, Director of Network Development
HOURS
24 hours/ 7 days a week
MON-FRI: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Outpatient hours (evening hours by appointment)
DESCRIPTION
A 70-bed behavioral health hospital, unit of Princeton HealthCare System, offering inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults, children and families with psychiatric and addictive illnesses. Addiction services are 12-step focused. Additional outpatient facilities in Princeton, No. Brunswick, Hamilton, and Cherry Hill. Approved by Medicare, Medicaid, participating HMOs and most major insurance carriers. Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health.
SERVICES
Health/medical care, inpatient and outpatient - Psychiatric and addictive illnesses (behavioral health care)
Detoxification/medical treatment, inpatient - Substance abusers
Diagnosis and evaluation - Psychiatric and addictive illnessess
Follow-up/after care, partial hospital. Intensive outpatient programs
Dual diagnosis treatment - Individuals suffering from both addiction and mental illness
Partial hospital care (day program) - programs for acute and persistent mental illness
Specialty programs for women, seniors, adolescents
Education - Seminars, workshops, conferences - Mental health professionals
Public education/information - Community education programs, lectures - General public
PROGRAMS
Senior Link - Older Adult Partial (Day) Hospital: Program which offers intensive psychiatric treatment to seniors living in the Princeton area not requiring inpatient hospitalization. Operates MON-FRI, at least 3 days per week. Groups include stress management, recreation therapy, creative expression, etc. Hot lunch provided; free transportation available. Staff includes therapist, psychiatrist, nurses. Fees paid in part by Medicare and other insurance; balance on sliding scale. Contact Admissions, 609-497-3343. Program also available in No. Brunswick - 732-729-3600, and Cherry Hill - 856-779-8455
Adult Intensive Day Program - Partial Hospitalization: Program which offers intensive psychiatric treatment to adults living in the Princeton area not requiring inpatient care. Operates MON-FRI, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, hot lunch provided; transportation available. At least 4 groups and individual therapy scheduled daily, with the amount of days based on individual need. Staff includes board-certified psychiatrists, creative arts therapists, occupational therapist, clinical psychologists, LCSWs and RNs. Contact Admissions, 609-497-3343. Program also available at No. Brunswick and Cherry Hill.
Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization: Same program as Adult Intensive Day Program (above), except for its additional focus on the addiction issues commonly experienced by those with psychiatric issues. Contact Outpatient Admissions, 609-497-3343. Program also available at No. Brunswick - 732-729-3600 and Cherry Hill - 856-779-8455.
Women's Trauma and Women's Trauma and Addiction Programs: Inpatient and outpatient, group and individual therapy for women who have had a history of trauma and/or are dealing with issues of codependency, addiction recovery, trauma survival, eating disorders, life transition adjustment, conflict resolution in relationships, etc. Jeanne Cantrell, PhD, Director - 609-497-3361; Inpatient - 609-497-3355.
Women's Wellness Program: a program for women experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, brought about or worsened by life stressors of particular importance to women. Jeanne Cantrell, PhD, Director - 609-497-3361.
Eating Disorders Program: An inpatient unit located at Medical Center at Princeton. A program which provides a comprehensive treatment program for patients suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. It includes a support group for family and friends of people with eating disorders. Program Director, Dr. Mindy Parisi, 609-497-6828.
Adolescent Addiction Recovery Program: Inpatient unit at Medical Center at Princeton. Treats patients ages 13-18 with primary substance abuse diagnosis. Intensive short term care, based on the 12-step Orientation. Program. Director, Iris Perlstein, 609-497-3375.
Adolescent Day Treatment Programs: Available at various outpatient sites. Call for more information. No. Brunswick - 732-729-3600; Hamilton - 609-586-4788; Cherry Hill - 856-779-8455.
Day Treatment Programs: Available for individuals with persistent mental illness and substance abuse problems. Call 609-497-3343 for more information.
An informal support group for people coping with the recent loss of a loved one. A one-time group meeting offers the opportunity to talk with a professional bereavement counselor, an introduction to the support group setting, and information on comunity resources. Sessions are provided for all residents of Mercer, Burlington, Camden or Gloucester counties.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Italian, French, Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
Princeton House Today (bi-monthly newsletter)
PH Women's Quarterly
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spring conference held at NJ Hospital Association Conference Center each year for mental health professionals. Other educational opportunities advertised in bi-monthly newsletter.
FOUNDED
1970
SUBJECT
MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES
COUNSELING
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUPS
SENIOR CITIZENS
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
WOMEN
ADULT DAY CARE
DATE MODIFIED
02-07-06