Programs & Services
Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
(908) 668-2244Because treating the mind is as important as treating the body, Muhlenberg offers a number of services to help keep people mentally and emotionally healthy. The Behavioral Health and Social Work Department addresses the needs of individuals and families with mental health and/or substance abuse problems, providing necessary services to resolve significant emotional crises or helping patients access programs in their own communities.
Skilled, caring and experienced behavioral health professionals include board-certified psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, trained registered nurses, certified alcohol/drug counselors and certified occupational therapists.
On an 18-bed voluntary Psychiatric Unit, psychiatrists, nurses who specialize in treating psychiatric patients, and social workers conduct individual and group therapy sessions in a safe, secure environment. Addiction services offer a range of outpatient treatment options for substance abuse patients and their families.
Professionals from the Behavioral Health and Social Work Department also conduct a number of support groups for community members, including bereavement groups for those dealing with the death of a loved one, cancer support groups, and a group for individuals with kidney disease. (See also Substance Abuse Treatment)