VA New Jersey Health Care System – James J. Howard Community Based OP Clinic

VA New Jersey Healthcare System – James J Howard Community Based Outpatient Clinic offered outpatient treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders in Brick, New Jersey. They specialized in treatment for veterans and their families. This clinic closed in the fall of 2024.

Treatment was provided for substance abuse as well as mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety, depression, aggressive or self-harming behaviors, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This facility offered medical care as well, if needed. Same day appointments were available. If you required detox services or a more intensive recovery service you may been referred to another location or facility.

They used evidence based treatments and provided health maintenance and community support. They set up a program with you to help you reach your goals.

They offered medication assisted treatment (MAT) as needed for opioid use, alcohol use and tobacco use. These medications are designed to help with your withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

They also offered counseling services. These addressed the root problem that triggered your substance use to begin with. They assisted with homelessness and unemployment, if needed.

Several clients have said that this facility’s staff provided compassionate care and the doctors are great and caring. They have said that the doctors went out of their way to help you.