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Mental Health Treatment Resources for Brick, New Jersey

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A Local Starting Point for Healing

Brick Township represents a blend of shore life and suburban ease. But, even in the most peaceful of places, mental health problems can run deep. Many residents suffer in silence with the weight of depression, anxiety, and trauma while they try to navigate the stress of work, family, and finances, or just everyday life in Ocean County.

Rising mental health needs have only heightened the anxieties of everyday life throughout the community. But taking the first step toward help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you’re considering mental health treatment in the Brick community, you’ve taken the first step on an important journey. This guide will offer a community resource for programs, treatment options, and information to help you and/or someone you love start down a path of long-term stability and healing.

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What Mental Health Treatment Looks Like in Brick

Brick and Ocean County offer a full range of mental health treatment programs designed to match each person’s needs and level of support.

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Outpatient Mental Health Services

Outpatient programs include weekly or biweekly therapy sessions, psychiatric medication management, and optional group therapy. This level of care helps maintain long-term progress and supports ongoing mental wellness.

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP provides flexible, structured care several days a week for a few hours each session. It’s designed for people who are ready to continue their treatment plan while managing work, school, or family life.

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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

PHP offers hospital-level structure without overnight stays. Treatment runs five to six days a week and includes individual therapy, group sessions, medication management, and skill-building activities—helping you practice stability while staying connected to home and family.

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Psychiatric Emergency Services

In a crisis, immediate care can save lives. Local hospitals provide 24/7 psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and short-term admission to help manage acute symptoms and connect patients with continuing care.

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Inpatient and Residential Treatment

Residential programs offer a structured environment of live-in care, available 24/7, for a duration of typically 30-90 days. Newark may have limited residential options, but there are plenty of good choices in Essex County and the surrounding areas. These programs are best suited for individuals who require intensive, supervised support before transitioning to other levels of care.

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Telehealth Mental Health Services

Many Ocean County providers offer telehealth options, giving residents more flexibility to attend therapy or psychiatric appointments from home when in-person care isn’t possible.

Finding the Right Mental Health Rehab in Brick

Choosing the right treatment program can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions helps you find care that truly fits.

What should someone look for in a treatment center?

Find a program that understands your unique mental health disorder and develops a treatment plan specifically for you, rather than a generic plan. The best programs mix evidence-based therapy with compassion and flexibility.

What matters more: location, specialty, or insurance coverage?

All three aspects are important, but the quality of care is our top priority. Location makes it easier to see professionals consistently, and networks with insurance compatibility can help alleviate financial stress. Ultimately, a program’s clinical expertise is what drives long-term positive change.

If someone has a dual diagnosis, what kind of treatment should they seek?

Whenever there is a co-occurrence of mental health and substance use problems, they should be treated together. Integrated programs allow you to work on the deep underlying causes of your challenges while developing long-term stability.

What should families know when helping a loved one choose care?

Involve your loved ones in every decision possible. People are more successful when they feel they have some ownership of their recovery. Search for options that provide family support and education, both essential to the healing of everyone involved.

From Treatment to Long-Term Recovery

Completing treatment is not the end; it is the beginning of the journey towards sustainable health and healing. True recovery is time-consuming, unfolds over time, and very often requires ongoing support as you practice and integrate the tools you are learning into your everyday life.

Personalized treatment planning establishes a pathway that grows with you. The most effective programs consistently evaluate progress and modify the treatment plan to meet your changing needs, to help sustain momentum long after the intensive care phase is completed.

Transitional care links you with structured programs and independent living options. Through step-down levels, types of care, or services in your community, transitional care supports building confidence and helps establish healthy routines.

Aftercare and community support keep recovery anchored. Sustained treatment, participation in peer support groups, and periodic check-ins are helpful in preventing relapse and fostering connections with others. In Brick and from anywhere in Ocean County, local agencies and support groups enable you to stay engaged with your mental health journey every step of the way.

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What to Do in a Crisis: Emergency Addiction Resources in Brick

  • 911 – Call if someone is in immediate danger, attempting suicide, behaving violently, or experiencing a medical emergency.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.
  • Ocean County Crisis Hotline – (732) 240-6100
  • NJ Mental Health Cares – 1-866-202-4357
  • Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
  • Ocean Medical Center – (732) 840-2200
  • RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health Center – (732) 914-1688
  • Community Medical Center (Toms River) – (732) 557-8000

Local Stats You Should Know

22.6% of adults in the Southern Ocean Medical Center service area (which includes Ocean County) described their mental health as fair or poor in 2022 (up from 17.9% in 2019).[1]

About 23.5% of adults in the SOMC region reported their mental health had worsened since the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic.[1]

In New Jersey, only 39.9% of adults with any mental illness received mental health services in the past year (2017–2019 average).[2]

1,389,000 adults in New Jersey live with a mental health condition and 366,000 live with serious mental illness.[3]

Ocean County has a ratio of approximately 549 residents for every one mental-health provider.[4]

The Ocean County suicide rate is 9.1 per 100,000, which is slightly higher than New Jersey’s statewide average of 8.2 per 100,000.[5]

Wellness-Focused Things to Do in to Do in Brick

Recovery and wellness thrive when life includes movement, connection, and calm. Brick offers plenty of places to unwind, recharge, and enjoy your community—each supporting mental health in its own way.

How to Pay for Treatment

Costs should never stand between you and the help you need. There are several options for Brick residents in need of mental health care:

Insurance coverage for mental health care is protected under federal parity laws, meaning insurance companies must cover treatment at the same level as physical health care. 

Medicaid in Ocean County is available through NJ FamilyCare for eligible residents and covers therapy, psychiatric care, medications, and intensive treatment programs. You can apply at NJFamilyCare.org or call 1-800-701-0710 for enrollment assistance. Medicare also offers mental health coverage for adults 65 and older and for individuals with qualifying disabilities.

For those without insurance, the Ocean County Department of Human Services can help connect residents with therapy, case management, and medication support based on income and residency.

Rehab FAQs for Brick

How long does mental health treatment last?

Every individual’s recovery process is unique. While some individuals may find success in a structured program such as a Partial Hospitalization Program lasting 4 to 6 weeks, others may continue in an Intensive Outpatient setting for 6 to 12 weeks. Outpatient therapy can potentially be incorporated into a longer-term recovery plan. True healing is a journey, and at New Life, your journey moves at your pace.

Does insurance cover mental health treatment in New Jersey?

While most insurance plans offer mental health care coverage, specifics will vary by provider. Many plans do provide reimbursement for therapy, psychiatric medication management, and structured programs such as PHP and IOP. At New Life, we verify your coverage before any treatment begins, so you will have a clear idea of what is covered and what to expect.

Can I keep working or going to school during treatment?

Certainly. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are specifically designed for individuals who are addressing recovery while also tending to work, school, or family responsibilities. If you have to take time away from work for the intent of care, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees your employment for up to 12 weeks.

How has the opioid crisis impacted mental health in Ocean County?

The impact of the opioid crisis has greatly affected Ocean County on an emotional level, even for families not directly affected by substance use. Grief, stress, and trauma stemming from loss or worry aggravate depression and anxiety. New Life and many other treatment centers utilize trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis treatment that integrates a mental illness diagnosis with a co-occurring substance use diagnosis at the same time.

Is mental health treatment confidential in smaller communities like Brick?

Indeed. HIPAA law ensures privacy, and treatment information will not be shared without written permission. Many residents choose programs just outside their hometown for a little more distance and comfort, but none of your conversations will be shared outside New Life in any way.

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Take Action: Recovery Starts Now

Reaching out for help is a powerful first step—and it’s one you don’t have to take alone. In Brick and across Ocean County, effective mental health care is within reach.

At New Life Mental Health, every conversation starts with understanding. We’ll listen to your story, talk through your options, verify insurance, and help you find the level of care that fits your needs and goals. No pressure. No waiting until things get worse. Just a clear path forward.

Your next chapter can start today.

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Sources

  1. PRC / Hackensack Meridian Health. (2022). 2022 Southern Ocean Medical Center Community Health Needs Assessment. Hackensack Meridian Health. https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/-/media/Project/HMH/HMH/Public/About-Us/Files/2022/2022-Southern-Ocean-Medical-Center-CHNA-Report.pdf
  2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Behavioral Health Barometer: New Jersey, Volume 6. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt32847/NewJersey-BH-Barometer_Vol6.pdf
  3. National Alliance on Mental Illness – New Jersey. (2025). Mental health in New Jersey: Fact sheet. https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NewJersey-GRPA-Data-Sheet-8.5-x-11-wide.pdf
  4. DiFurio, D. (2024, January 19). What access to mental health care looks like in Ocean County, New Jersey. Stacker. https://www.stacker.com/stories/new-jersey/ocean-county-nj/what-access-mental-health-care-looks-ocean-county-new-jersey
  5. New Jersey Department of Health. (2025, September 29). Suicide by county, New Jersey, 2019–2023. New Jersey State Health Assessment Data (NJSHAD). https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/view/Suicide.county.html