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Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New BrunswickNew Brunswick, New Jersey, United States (29 Reviews)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New Brunswick
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We work with most major insurance providers. We offer free no-obligation insurance benefit checks for those who are interested in our program. Our admissions team will speak with your insurer and get a detailed verification of your insurance benefits and share those details with you. Unfortunately medicaid and medicare do not cover our facility.
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Customized Treatment Plans
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
12-Step Approach
About Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New Brunswick
Guardian IOP in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offers a holistic approach to treating both mental health disorders and substance abuse. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) combines evidence-based therapies, holistic modalities, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options to provide comprehensive care. Clients benefit from a range of services, including individual therapy, group sessions, and family therapy, all designed to address the complex interplay between mental health and addiction.
Flexible Treatment
Understanding that recovery is not one-size-fits-all, Guardian IOP provides flexible treatment options to suit various needs. Their primary level of care is the intensive outpatient program (IOP), which allows clients to maintain daily responsibilities while receiving robust support for 8-10 weeks. They offer a 3-stage program to evaluate each client’s condition, delve deep into skill-building, and plan for long-term recovery. For clients who require additional assistance, they offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and can help coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
Innovative Therapies and Skill-Building
At Guardian IOP, treatment goes beyond traditional talk therapy. The program incorporates mind-body approaches like guided yoga, stress management workshops, and creative art therapies. These holistic methods complement evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention training. Clients with addiction also begin 12-Step work to provide a sense of spirituality and peer accountability.
Community-Focused Aftercare
Guardian IOP’s approach to recovery extends beyond the treatment period, so the team places a strong emphasis on aftercare planning. Their case managers work closely with clients to develop personalized aftercare strategies, which may include ongoing therapy, 12-Step program involvement, and continued holistic practices.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:We work with most major insurance providers. We offer free no-obligation insurance benefit checks for those who are interested in our program. Our admissions team will speak with your insurer and get a detailed verification of your insurance benefits and share those details with you. Unfortunately medicaid and medicare do not cover our facility.
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Gender-Specific Groups
Guardian IOP’s gender-specific groups provide a safe and supportive environment for men and women to explore unique challenges and experiences. These tailored sessions foster open dialogue, allowing participants to connect with peers who share similar journeys. By focusing on gender-specific issues, clients can develop deeper insights and build meaningful healing relationships.
Flexible Recovery
At Guardian IOP, flexibility is central to the recovery journey. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) allows clients to engage in transformative treatment while maintaining daily responsibilities, such as work, school, or family commitments. With a variety of therapy options, including individual sessions and group support, nutrition counseling, fitness programs, and educational training, clients can tailor their experience to fit their goals.
Strengthening Families
At Guardian IOP, family plays a vital role in the recovery process. Their family therapy sessions create a safe space for loved ones to come together, encouraging open communication and understanding. Families often walk away from sessions with the ability to create healthy boundaries and take advantage of location-specific recovery resources like Al-Anon meetings or licensed family therapists.
Recovery through Evidence-Based Care
At Guardian IOP, recovery from addiction or mental health concerns is rooted in science and tailored to individual needs. Their evidence-based treatment methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), provide clients with proven tools and skills to overcome addiction and mental health challenges. By combining these therapies with holistic practices like acupuncture, nutrition therapy, herbal medicine, and Qi gong, clients receive a well-rounded approach that addresses the mind, body, and spirit.
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Center Overview
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Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Treatment Services
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Gender-Specific
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Professional Staff
Amanda Hilzer
Executive Director
M.Ed, LCADC, CCS, ICAADC, CAADC
Adrienne Buchanan
Clinical Lead
LSW, MSW
James Harper
Counselor
Ignacio Perico
Counselor
Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling
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