Preferred Behavioral Health Group is a non-profit, community-based, integrated health care organization rooted in Ocean/Monmouth and proudly serving 14 counties in New Jersey. For over 45 years, PBHG has provided innovative, compassionate, award-winning behavioral health care across the lifespan. PBHG provides a full spectrum of mental health and substance use prevention, education, support, and treatment services. | |
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Dear Community Partners,
As the promise of Spring draws near, I am filled with both immense pride and sincerest gratitude for all that Preferred Behavioral Health Group has accomplished in the past year. The numbers are in, and it is my honor to share that Preferred Behavioral Health Group served over 27,000 individuals across our vast expanse of behavioral health programming in 2023.
These services included traditional outpatient counseling and psychiatry, substance use services, prevention, case management, residential and homelessness supports, crisis intervention for children and families, in-school supports, and so much more spanning over 70 programs in New Jersey. The dire need for mental health care within our communities is clear, and our resolve to meet our clients where they are is unwavering. This achievement is not ours alone; it is a testament to the strength of our partnership with all of you.
Thank you for walking this path with us, for your continued support, and for being an integral part of our journey towards creating healthier, more resilient New Jersey communities.
With deepest gratitude,
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Tara A. Chalakani, PsyD, LPC, RN
Chief Executive Officer
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Medication Management & Evaluation Now Available | |  |
Ocean County Fostering Hope Program Kicks Off | | |
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Designed for adults who are engaged in outside therapy, have completed therapy services, or are not in therapy, this program offers evaluations for medication assistance.
Services are available through telehealth, with the initial consultation and an in-person visit needed at our location in Lakewood or Eatontown.
Most insurances are accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 732-367-4700, x7550.
Learn more HERE.
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We are pleased to announce our partnership with Hope Sheds Light that brings case management, 24/7 peer support, family and group support, sober living access, counseling, and medication management to Ocean County residents with substance use challenges.
Referrals are now being accepted for the program. For more information or to make a referral, call 848-866-4474 or email: caremp@preferredbehavioral.org.
Learn more about all of our Substance Use Services programs HERE.
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Outpatient Services in Eatontown | | |
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PBHG's
Employee Assistance Programs
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Our Eatontown Center offers outpatient mental health counseling and therapy, medication management and evaluations, and substance use services. It is conveniently located in the heart of Monmouth County, close to major highways, and offers ample parking with a warm and healing environment.
Youth prevention and mental wellness programs are also at this location, including Prevention First and the NJ4S COMPASS Monmouth programs.
It is located at 40 Christopher Way. Appointments for our oupatient services can be scheduled by calling 732-367-4700, x7550.
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March 1 is Employee Appreciation Day. What better way to appreciate your employees than to offer them an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
For over 25 years, PBHG has offered a full-service EAP.
We provide comprehensive support to employees and their families, including counseling and crisis intervention. Our services are flexible and tailored, our professionals are experienced and compassionate, customized training is available, and it is cost-effective.
Learn more about what we can offer your organization HERE.
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Our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services help children (birth to age 21) experiencing severe emotional or behavioral challenges with immediate crisis intervention and then 8 weeks of additional case management and therapy support.
Learn more about this program HERE.
These are comments received from youth served by our Mobile Response program in 2023.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Our annual golf outing at the exclusive and renowned Hollywood Golf Club in Deal will be on Monday, September 16, 2024. Registration and sponsorship details will be available soon.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
Your ongoing financial support helps us serve more children, more teens, more families, and more adults. We need you, and we appreciate you!
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Shaza Mohamed is a Prevention Consultant Supervisor for our NJ4S COMPASS program in Ocean County and chairs our Cultural Humility Committee. This month, in celebration of Black History Month, she wrote a blog detailing practical suggestions for mental health professionals seeking to enrich their humility and inclusivity.
You can read her blog HERE.
Shaza can be reached at smohamed@preferredbehavioral.org.
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Need help or services?
Call us at 732.367.4700 to reach:
Our Children, Families, and Adult Access and Info Line for
Substance Use Services and Mental Health Services
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Mobile Response for Children/Families in Crisis (24/7)
877-652-7624
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Specific Program? Find the contact information for the program director for the program you are looking for on our Teams Page on our website.
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Why work with us? Many of our employees mention our trauma-informed culture, compassionate and helpful colleagues, career growth potential, and generous time off benefits! Check out our current positions HERE. | |
Please feel free to invite colleagues or family members to sign up for our mailing list by clicking on the box and sharing the link above. | |
Preferred Behavioral Health Group | 732.367.4700 | 700 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 | www.preferredbehavioral.org | | | | |
