Preferred Behavioral Health Group

About Preferred Behavioral Health Group – Ocean Township

Preferred Behavioral Health Group, located in Asbury Park, New Jersey is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient, relapse prevention, and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Preferred Behavioral Health Group include tailored care focusing on women’s specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

For recreation, patients can express themselves creatively with art activities.

Preferred Behavioral Health Group has received accreditations from CARF and SAMHSA.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Tara A. Chalakani, PsyD

CEO

Eric C. Alcera, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Julie Vanore, MPA

COO

Peter Kisylia, MBA, CPA

CFO

Michelle Hague, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

VP of Quality & Health Integration

Laura Messina, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

VP of Adult Services

Valerie Ortense, MBA

VP of Strategic Development

About Preferred Behavioral Health Group – Ocean Township

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

Aftercare Support

Intensive Outpatient

Intervention Services

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

Young Adult Program

Staff

Tara A. Chalakani, PsyD

Eric C. Alcera, MD

Julie Vanore, MPA

Peter Kisylia, MBA, CPA

Michelle Hague, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

Laura Messina, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

Valerie Ortense, MBA

Accreditations

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Preferred Behavioral Health Group

Monmouth County Social Services

The Center – Advanced Behavioral Care Services

Jersey Shore University Medical Center – Children’s Partial Hospitalization

Recovery Innovations

New Hope – Epiphany House

HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Jersey Shore Addiction Recovery Services

Garrett Enterprises

Preferred Behavioral Health Group

About Preferred Behavioral Health Group – Ocean Township

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

Aftercare Support

Intensive Outpatient

Intervention Services

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

Young Adult Program

Staff

Tara A. Chalakani, PsyD

Eric C. Alcera, MD

Julie Vanore, MPA

Peter Kisylia, MBA, CPA

Michelle Hague, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

Laura Messina, MSW, LCSW, LCADC

Valerie Ortense, MBA

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Ocean Township, New Jersey

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