MCGBHS Outpatient Services consist of a full continuum of services for children and adolescents (ages 5-17)  with behavioral health problems. Our services include:

• Assessment and Evaluation
• Individual, group, and family counseling.
• Medication management, evaluation, and monitoring

Residential Group Living Services
Six residential programs (3 in Jersey City and 3 in Union City) serve severely and persistently mentally ill consumers and those with co-occurring disorders, who have been recently discharged from state or county psychiatric hospitals. The six sites are divided into levels A+, and level B, depending on the amount of supervision and intensity of services the program provides, with level A+ being the most intensive.
Union City and Jersey City • Phone: (201) 451-2217

Integrated Case Management Services (ICMS)
ICMS functions in the belief that adults with serious and persistent mental illness can better manage their illness, increase their functioning and improve their sense of mastery and well-being with appropriate information and support. ICMS provides case management services designed to engage and support consumers while striving to help them integrate into the community. Case Managers work with consumers to facilitate access to and utilization of needed resources and supports. ICMS Services include outreach, assessment, linkage to community resources, crisis intervention, substance abuse education, intervention, psycho-education, and advocacy. Services are available on a 24-hour, 7 days per week basis through an on-call system. We can be reached at the phone numbers provided below.
47 Miller Street Newark, NJ 07114 • Phone: Daytime: (973) 522-2100 Evening: (973) 722-7889
505 South Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016 • Phone:  (908) 497-3927

Medication Monitoring – Outpatient Mental Health
The programs provide medication and casework management for adults who no longer require a more intensive level of care. Programs utilize various treatment formats including individual and group treatment models. The primary focus of the Medication Monitoring Programs is to provide stabilized clients with medication, support, and psycho-education.
47 Miller Street Newark, NJ 07114 • Phone: (973) 596-4190
285 Magnolia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07016 • Phone: (201) 395-4800 or (800) 227-7705
2201 Bergenline Avenue Union City, NJ 07087 • Phone: (201) 558-3700 or (800) 227-7705
108 Alden Street Cranford, NJ 07016 • Phone: (908) 497-3925 or (800) 227-7705

Outpatient Mental Health Programs
Provide a wide range of professional mental health assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as consultation/education to community agencies. Using a professional team approach, emphasis is placed on individualized assessment, goal-oriented treatment planning, periodic case review, and continuity of care for clients.
47 Miller Street Newark, NJ 07114 • Phone: (973) 596-4190
285 Magnolia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07016 • Phone: (201) 395-4800 or (800) 227-7705
2201 Bergenline Avenue Union City, NJ 07087 • Phone: (201) 558-3700 or (800) 227-7705
108 Alden Street Cranford, NJ 07016 • Phone: (908) 497-3925 or (800) 227-7705

Partial Care
This program provides comprehensive, individualized day treatment services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and substance abuse/dependence. This program provides a structured and supportive environment for clients who require monitoring of their daily living, symptoms, and medication. This program enables clients to achieve their maximum level of functioning within the community while minimizing or preventing psychiatric hospitalizations. Services include pre-vocational activities, medication monitoring, case management, graduate groups, and aftercare.
47 Miller Street Newark, NJ 07114 • Phone: (973) 596-4190
285 Magnolia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07016 • Phone: (201) 395-4800 or (800) 227-7705
2201 Bergenline Avenue Union City, NJ 07087 • Phone: (201) 558-3700 or (800) 227-7705
108 Alden Street Cranford, NJ 07016 • Phone: (908) 497-3925 or (800) 227-7705

Psychological Services
This program provides psychological assessment and appropriate psychotherapy to clients from age three to adulthood. In addition, we provide specialized services to young children and to adolescents. Children and their families can receive individual psychological assessment, individual psychiatric assessment, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, play therapy, group therapy, and parenting skills counseling.
47 Miller Street Newark, NJ 07114 • Phone: (973) 596-4190 or (973) 596-3925

Transportation Solutions
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark provides diverse transportation services to meet a variety of industry needs. We operate a fleet of school buses, 15-passenger vans, and minivans appropriate for transporting children, adults, or senior citizens. Services area includes Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union counties, including the greater New York metropolitan area. At this time, transportation is limited to clients of Catholic Charities.

Eligibility	Child/Adolescent: Admissions Criteria 1. At least five (5) years of age. 2. Exhibiting mental illness or acute emotional distress, or behavioral problem as defined by DSM-IV Axis I diagnostic criteria. 3. A parent or legal guardian has signed Consent to Treat Form on behalf of the child/adolescent. 4. Absence of Mental Retardation/Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities and mental psychiatric problems that exclude treatment, e.g., Autism. 5. Has impairment in daily functioning as a result of mental health issues/problems that does not require a more intensive level of care. 6. Presents with a crisis situation that is disruptive to one's immediate life and environment but does not include an immediate threat to self or others. 7. Consumer is capable of functioning within the community without a more intensive level of care.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Family & Support Services Case Management Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Depression Family Conflict & Distress Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Self-Injury Substance Use
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Psychological / Psychiatric Evals Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Individual Medication Monitoring Play Therapy Social Skills Treatment Settings Office / Practice Outpatient, Hospital / Inpatient
Payment Options	Medicare Private / Commercial Insurance Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Hudson County Union County

Last Updated: 10/18/23