GTBHC Programs For Children & Adults

We provide a broad array of mental health and addictions services to youth and adult residents of Mercer County and their families. Services include intensive day treatment; crisis-oriented outreach and in-home services; outpatient services; and a variety of services for people with special needs. Emergency on-call services are available 24 hours a day 7 days per week for those at the highest risk of crisis.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

GTBHC Administrative Offices Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Phone (609) 395-7544
Numbers to call for service are listed below

Provides a broad array of behavioral healthcare services to residents of Mercer County, including continuums of care for (1) youth and families and (2) adults and families. Services include intensive day treatment; crisis-oriented outreach and in-home services; less intense outpatient services; and a variety of services for special populations. GTBHC consistently produces strong treatment outcomes demonstrating improved consumer functioning.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

ADOLESCENT REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Youth Partial Care 98-300 County Rte 622 Trenton, NJ 08629
Phone: (609) 396-8435
For Referrals Contact Number Above

The Adolescent Partial Care program works with youth ages 12-17 who have emotional/behavioral problems, as well as with their families. Treatment modalities include group and individual services, as well as family therapy. The program provides up to 5 hours of group-based services daily. Other services include case management, skill development in activities of daily living, relationships, anger management and other essential skills, psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring, and transportation. Hours: M-F 11:30—6:30 (hours vary during summer and holidays).

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Outpatient Services Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 396-6788
For Referrals Contact Number Above

Outpatient services include individual, family and group counseling. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are provided for clients who are also receiving counseling through the outpatient program. Services are available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9—8, Friday 9—5, Saturday 9—2.

ADULTS & FAMILIES

CRISIS PREVENTION, OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Involuntary Outpatient Commitment 1320 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 395-7544
For Referrals Contact Number Above

The IOC Program supports those at high risk of psychiatric hospitalization by offering court-supervised treatment, and a range of community treatment supports to help IOC participants avoid the ordeal of involuntary inpatient commitment. IOC Case Managers work with the Superior Court, the County Adjuster, Capital Health Screening Center, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Short-term Care Facilities, community treatment programs and other community referrals to identify and support persons eligible for IOC. IOC Case Managers help those approved for IOC to access GTBHC’s case management and treatment programs, and other community treatment services to ensure timely and effective linkage, and to assist in resolving any problems related to engagement, care management and care coordination. IOC participants receive IOC program support for an average of 6 months to support their recovery. Hours: M-F 9AM – 9PM. On call availability 24/7.

Crisis Diversion Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Phone: (609) 396-5511
Referrals accepted only through the Capital Health System Screening Center

The Crisis Diversion Program provides intensive case management, mini-partial services and respite housing for clients who might be hospitalized in the near future without this acute intervention. Ten clients receive intensive services for one month and follow-up services for an additional month. Clients who receive this service are jointly chosen by the Capital Health System Screening Center and Crisis Diversion Program.

Integrated Case Management Services Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 395-7544
For Referrals Contact Number Above

Three teams of case managers provide in-vivo and hospital based support for consumers who have serious and persistent mental illnesses. Services include assessment, psychoeducation and support, crisis intervention, systems advocacy, direct assistance in obtaining basic necessities such as housing and entitlements, assistance with daily living activities, symptom assessment, management and supportive counseling, and substance abuse education and intervention. All consumers discharged from Trenton Psychiatric Hospital are served by ICM for 12 months. Second priority is given to consumers discharged from a short-term care facility. Community referrals are also accepted. Hours: M-F 9—5. Early AM, evening and weekend hours as needed. 24 hour/7day week emergency coverage.

Homeless Outreach Project 120 Academy St Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: (609) 396-5842
For Referrals Contact Number Above

Staff provide case management and linkage for homeless individuals who have a mental illness to mental health services, medical services, entitlements and housing. Regular outreach visits are made to the homeless drop-in Center at the Salvation Army, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Rescue Mission, Homefront’s Family Preservation Center, local parks and other locations to assess and engage persons who are homeless and have a mental illness.

Corrections Program 60 Raoul Wallenberg Ave, Ewing NJ 08618
Phone: (609) 583-2500 ext.132
Referrals accepted only through correctional institutions, law enforcement and court system.

The Corrections Program provides case management services to assist individuals with mental illness who are being discharged from the Mercer County Corrections Center or a NJ State Prison and to divert persons with mental illness who may be charged with a misdemeanor from arrest or incarceration. Services include linkage to mental health services, medical services, entitlements and housing.

CLINICAL IN-HOME AND EDUCATION SERVICES

Intensive Family Support Services 300 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA
Phone: (609) 396-6299
For Referrals Contact Number Above

IFSS provides support for families who have a member with a serious and persistent mental illness. Services include outreach, consultation, psycho education groups and workshops, family counseling and support, advocacy. This program is provided in collaboration with NAMI Mercer. Hours scheduled based on family availability, including evenings and weekends. 24-hour/7day week emergency coverage.

Senior Well-Being Program 94 Texas Ave Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Phone: (609) 396-2277
For More Information Contact Number Above

The Senior Well-Being Program offers a series of interactive workshops/presentations and supports groups to 1) adults ages 60 and older and 2) caregivers on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness. The program also provides short-term assessment, consultation and referrals for older adults or caregivers who may need to access mental health or other resources. An annual conference is also sponsored for Caregivers. Hours: M-F 9-5; other hours by arrangement.

ADULT REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Center for Wellness & Recovery 300 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA
Phone: (609) 396-6299
For Referrals Contact Number Above

The Center for Wellness & Recovery is a partial care program for adults with a serious and persistent mental illness. Addiction services are integrated into the program for individuals with a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. In addition to treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, the program addresses nicotine dependence, trauma and other health concerns that often present as concurrent needs. Services include group counseling, pre-vocational training, support for health and wellness, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, transportation, and lunch. Hours: M-F 9-5. Some evening services are offered.

Supportive Housing Services 60 Raoul Wallenberg Ave, Ewing NJ 08618
Phone: (609) 583-2500
For Referrals Contact Number Above

Supportive Housing assists adults with serious and persistent mental illness, in finding and maintaining apartments. Eligible individuals are homeless, at imminent risk of homelessness, or living in transitional housing programs. The program also provides support to chronically homeless individuals and families. Services include identifying apartments, assistance in obtaining subsidies and ongoing support services related to landlord/neighbor relationships, employment, skill development, linkage to services, illness management and recovery services and other supports enabling consumers to maintain housing. Rental subsidies are provided. Support is available 7 days per week, with 24 hour on-call availability.

Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST) Ewing Township, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 395-7544
Referrals Designated By DMHS/TPH

RIST assists adults hospitalized at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital who need intensive support to reside independently. Services include identifying apartments, and ongoing support related to landlord/neighbor relationships, employment, linkage to services, illness management and recovery, and other supports to help consumers maintain housing. Rental subsidies are provided. Support is provided 7 days per week, with 24 hour on-call availability.

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Outpatient Services 398-300 County Rte 622 Trenton, NJ 08629
Phone: (609) 396-8435
For Referrals Contact Number Above

Outpatient Co-Occurring Services 1320 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08638
Phone: (609) 395-7544
For Referrals Contact Number Above

The Co-Occurring Services program works with consumers ages 21 or older who have a serious mental illness and a substance use disorder. In addition to treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, the program addresses nicotine dependence, trauma and other health concerns that often present as concurrent needs. The program follows SAMHSA guidelines for Dual Diagnosis Enhanced Mental Health Treatment. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team, using a bio-psychosocial approach, with an emphasis on pharmacological, psychological and social intervention. All treatment interventions are evidence based and reflect the most recent research on integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders. Services include comprehensive screening and evaluations, individual, group and family therapy, family education and support, medication management, health coordination, case management, 24-7 on call emergency services, services in Spanish and peer support/self-help groups. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9—8, Friday 9—5, Saturday 9—2.

Intensive Outpatient Services 120 Academy St Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: (609) 396-5842
Referrals accepted for individuals hospitalized at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital or a community hospital short term care facility (STCF),
or referred by the Capital Health System Screening Center or GTBHC’s Crisis Diversion or Corrections Programs.

Intensive Outpatient Services provides a mix of skill building, therapy groups, individual therapy, family therapy and psychoeducation, medication management and case management. Consumers eligible for the IOP have a serious and persistent mental illness, which may include a co-occurring substance abuse disorder, and a functional impairment in at least two life domains. Hours: M 9AM—5PM, T 9AM—7PM, W 9AM—5PM, TH 9PM—7PM, F 9AM—5PM.