Adolescent and Teen Inpatient Services at Carrier Clinic in New Jersey
Navigating the tumultuous years of adolescence can be emotionally challenging for many young people. Unfortunately, many adolescents experience significant emotional distress, psychiatric issues, and behavioral challenges, often compounded by addiction. These factors can hinder their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth.
Comprehensive Inpatient Services for Teens
Carrier Clinic offers inpatient, residential, and educational services for adolescents and teens aged 13 to 18. Our program provides essential care in a safe and healing environment, focusing on a treatment philosophy that enhances self-esteem and encourages personal development.
Individualized Care Plans
At Carrier Clinic, we recognize that each young person has unique needs. Our East Mountain School tailors an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for every student, ensuring that their specific educational and therapeutic requirements are met.
Supportive Environment
Our team is dedicated to providing firm and consistent behavioral guidelines, helping adolescents and teens navigate their challenges while fostering self-improvement. With our comprehensive approach, we aim to empower young individuals on their path to recovery and self-discovery.
Get Help Today
If you know a young person struggling with emotional, psychiatric, or behavioral issues, consider Carrier Clinic’s Adolescent and Teen Inpatient Services for compassionate care and effective treatment.
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
Adolescent & Teen Inpatient Unit:
Carrier Clinic offers intensive inpatient hospitalization services on a short-term basis to adolescents and teens experiencing acute psychiatric and/or dual diagnosis disorders (where psychiatric illness is the primary diagnosis), and are in need of crisis stabilization. Help is provided and administered via a diverse array of treatment modalities that include:
- 24-hour nursing care
- Activity groups geared toward evaluating a young patient’s own feelings and developing new strategies to cope with strong emotions
- Assigned Clinical Case Manager for each patient who provides one-on-one support, plus coordinates and facilitates family meetings for psycho-education as well as discharge planning
- Daily assessment and care by a psychiatrist
- Individual and group psychotherapy
- Specialized programs such as Art Therapy, Movement Therapy, Pet Therapy
- Substance abuse counseling for adolescents whose psychiatric problem is further complicated by an addiction disorder.
Often when young people use drugs, they exacerbate emotional, psychological and psychiatric problems. These youths work with a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) in conjunction with a psychiatrist and other therapists, plus take part in specialized addiction treatment groups for those with chemical abuse dependency needs.
Carrier Clinic’s comprehensive Adolescent and Teen Services also include the East Mountain School and East Mountain Youth Lodge.
