Carrier Clinic
Carrier Clinic is a private, not-for-profit behavioral health care system located in Belle Mead, New Jersey. It specializes in psychiatric and addiction treatment and provides a range of services including inpatient, outpatient, and residential care. Carrier Clinic is one of the largest independent behavioral health care systems in the state of New Jersey.
History[edit | edit source]
Carrier Clinic was founded in 1910 by Dr. J. B. Davidson and a group of Quakers who were dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals suffering from mental illness. The clinic was originally established as a sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis but later shifted its focus to psychiatric care.
Services[edit | edit source]
Carrier Clinic offers a variety of services to meet the needs of individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. These services include:
- Inpatient care: Intensive treatment for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis.
- Outpatient care: Therapy and counseling services for individuals who do not require hospitalization.
- Residential care: Long-term treatment programs for individuals with chronic mental health issues.
- Addiction treatment: Programs designed to help individuals overcome substance use disorders.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The Carrier Clinic campus includes several specialized facilities:
- Blake Recovery Center: A dedicated facility for addiction treatment.
- East Mountain Youth Lodge: A residential treatment center for adolescents.
- East Mountain School: An accredited school providing education for children and adolescents receiving treatment at Carrier Clinic.
Research and Education[edit | edit source]
Carrier Clinic is involved in ongoing research to improve the understanding and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The clinic also offers educational programs and training for healthcare professionals.
Affiliations[edit | edit source]
Carrier Clinic is affiliated with several healthcare organizations and educational institutions to enhance the quality of care and expand its services. These affiliations include partnerships with local hospitals and universities.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Behavioral health
- Psychiatric hospital
- Addiction treatment
- Mental health
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Residential care
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