Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
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About This Location
Hackensack Meridian Health Inpatient Behavioral Health Services — Hackensack University Medical Center provides immediate care for mental health emergencies. We provide short-term inpatient care for children and adults who come to us voluntarily seeking mental health help.
Our 24-bed unit (known as 6 St. John) is a calm and welcoming space with natural light and open areas that help patients feel safe and supported.
We are part of Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network, which gives our patients coordinated access to specialists and services across the system.
Our Services
- 24/7 Crisis Counseling
- Educational Groups
- Immediate Treatment Recommendations From Psychiatrists
- Inpatient Mental Health Treatments
- Medical Management Of Psychiatric And Other Health Issues
- Psychiatric Emergency Evaluations For Adults And Children
- Referrals
Treatments for Behavioral Health
Our team brings together different specialists to offer supportive behavioral health programs and educational groups on topics like:
- Addiction And Medication Education
- Aromatherapy
- Art and Music
- Brain Health Teaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exercise Groups (Yoga, Calisthenics, Tai Chi)
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation And Imagery
- Spirituality Groups
- Stress Management/Coping Skills
- Women's And Men's Health Issues
Treatment also includes medication management and milieu therapy. We shape each part of our program around what the patient needs and help guide them to the right care and resources.
Most importantly, the patient and family are involved in the process every step of the way, from admission to discharge, and then with an aftercare plan.
Our Staff
At our location you'll find a variety of trained professionals for your mental health care such as:
- Case Managers
- Clinical Partners & Pharmacists
- Creative Therapeutic Recreational Specialists
- Exercise Specialists
- Medical Consultants
- Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric Nurses & Social Workers
- Psychiatry Residents In Training
All of these healthcare professionals are under the leadership of a medical director, a psychiatric nurse manager and an operations coordinator. The team works daily to address our patients' health needs. Our team works with each patient to help them reach their best possible health and well-being.
