Support for Mental Health in Older Adults
Restoring Well-Being and Quality of Life for Adults 60 and Over in New Jersey
Aging can bring both wisdom and change. For some older adults, the challenges that accompany this stage of life, such as loss, isolation, or changes in health, can lead to emotional distress or psychiatric symptoms. Carrier Clinic® offers a safe and supportive environment for adults aged 60 and older to receive the compassionate care they need to regain balance, stability, and quality of life.
Our Older Adult Program is designed to meet the unique emotional and cognitive needs of older adults through comprehensive evaluation and short-term treatment. We integrate family education, specialized therapies, and ongoing discharge planning to help each patient achieve meaningful progress and maintain wellness beyond their stay.
If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health challenges related to aging, the team at Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, NJ, is here to help.
Crisis Hotlines
Hackensack Meridian operates four 24/7 crisis hotlines to support the needs of residents of New Jersey who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, may have received care at our facilities, or are seeking referral or guidance to care or resources in New Jersey.
If you are experiencing an emergency or life-threatening situation and need immediate assistance call 911.
Please call the Hotline location closest to where you had or need care.
• Jersey Shore University Medical Center (Neptune) 732-776-4555
• Riverview Medical Center (Red Bank) 732-219-5325
• Raritan Bay Medical Center (Perth Amboy) 732-442-3794
• Palisades Medical Center (North Bergen) 201-854-5760
Carrier Clinic® provides specialized treatment for older adults facing acute behavioral, emotional, or neurological challenges related to:
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Major depression
- Schizophrenia
Our care team specializes in geriatric psychiatry and offers two tailored programs for adults aged 60 and older:
Older Adult Program
Focused on patients experiencing an acute phase of psychiatric illness or behavioral disturbances related to Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
Active Senior Program
Created for adults who are working, approaching retirement, or recently retired, this program supports those experiencing mood, anxiety, or substance-related challenges. Participants benefit from a higher level of therapeutic engagement while connecting with peers in similar life stages.
Based on the Snoezelen concept, our multi-sensory room enriches care for individuals with dementia and cognitive impairments by creating a calming, immersive environment.
Soft lighting, gentle textures, aromatherapy, and soothing sounds help ease agitation, fear, and confusion and offer a safe space for patients to connect with their surroundings in a comforting, failure-free way.
Each patient’s treatment plan is personalized to their needs and may include:
- Cognitive screenings
- Family education and support sessions
- Grief and loss recovery groups
- Group therapy
- Medication evaluation and management
- Nutritional consultations
- Occupational therapy for functional impairments
- Physical therapy
- Multi-sensory therapy
- State-of-the-art electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Services
Family and Aftercare Support
Education and family involvement are central to each patient’s recovery. Our team ensures that families understand their loved one’s treatment plan and are prepared for continued care after discharge. A comprehensive follow-up plan is developed for every patient to promote lasting stability and quality of life.
