Don't judge a book by the cover. The exterior of t...

Don't judge a book by the cover. The exterior of this facility is beautiful. But the care and interior is terrible. The adolescent unit is freezing cold, because the heat doesn't work. The staff is friendly, but only care about your mental health. If you have a medical emergency you're better off not telling them. All they can do is give you motrin, take your vitals, and set up an appointment with the medical doctor, who is not readily available in the case of emergency. For this whole facility, there is only one medical doctor on staff at a time. It took hours, for me to be taken to an emergency room, while I was suffering chest pain. The doctor was only available for the NEXT DAY. While at this facility I was not treated as a priority.
The psychiatrist doesn't deserve a medical degree. What psychiatrist tells patients their life will end in despair? What psychiatrist laughs at patients suffering from drug withdrawal symptoms?
This facility keeps patients who aren't going to harm themselves or others, and sends patients who will to other facilities or to an outpatient care.
When you're here it's like you're being tortured. You have the right to stay in your room all day, but if you do they'll keep you longer because you're isolating yourself. EVEN IF YOU'RE IN PHYSICAL PAIN. Patients here just do group therapy 3+ times a DAY, which isn't helpful to anyone as individual therapy is a rare occurrence.
This is also one of the few none Co ed facilities in NJ, which truly doesn't benefit the patients, because you're just listening to the same sob stories of the few other patients each time you have group.
Other activities are rare here, you spend the day in the lounge or in groups. Board games are available in the lounge, and for the most part that's about it. Every once in a while you'll have karaoke, and art. They advertise for an enriched environment but that's not what's there.
This facility should really be shut down or improved A LOT.
It's not suitable for anyone. If you have a loved one who needs help, this isn't the right place.