When people fall ill, they need to rest. Sometimes, that means we need to stay in a hospital or a treatment center until we are well enough to get back into our routines. That same idea applies to those who are suffering from mental illness. If someone is suffering from any number of illnesses in the Garden State, they need to search for New Jersey mental health treatment that gives them the opportunity to get things as right as possible so that they can enjoy the happy and peaceful life that they deserve.

SoCal Empowered may not be located in New Jersey, but we help people who live there and we are in-network with insurance companies who cover people there. We also accept other insurance carriers. Therefore, we’re ready to talk if you or a loved one is suffering and in need of mental health treatment. As is the case with physical ailments, the situation will only get worse if mental illness goes untreated. Below we’re going to introduce ourselves briefly, and we look forward to speaking with you and helping you set a course to improvement.

The Status of New Jersey Mental Health

It will likely come as no surprise that at any given time, a lot of people in New Jersey need help with their mental health. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, in 2021, 13.9 percent of adults in the state reported experiencing mental distress in a survey. The survey defined mental distress as:

[A]nswering 14 days or more to the question, “Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health NOT good?”

Extrapolating this number out, it means that of the 7.2 million adults in New Jersey in 2021, more than one million of them fell into this category. Young adults seemed to have been suffering the most, as nearly 15 percent of males and nearly 19 percent of females between the ages of 18 and 34 stated that they were experiencing mental distress at the time of the survey.

As said, a lot of people need help in New Jersey. Mental health challenges are extremely prevalent, and these numbers equate to the populations of the five largest cities in the state:

  1. Newark
  2. Jersey City
  3. Paterson
  4. Lakewood
  5. Elizabeth

The more mental health resources that are available to people in this condition, the better.

New Jersey Mental Health Insurance Overview

Fortunately, a decent percentage of people in New Jersey have health insurance, which will include mental health coverage most of the time. According to the Association of Health Care Journalists, or the AHCJ, nearly 5 million people in New Jersey have health coverage of some type. Based on other available data, the three largest private insurers in New Jersey are:

  1. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  2. Aetna CVS Health
  3. Cigna Health Group

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, take a look at your policy to determine what type of coverage you have. Chances are you have available benefits, but you’ll need to assert yourself in some way if you plan to make use of them.

With regards to SoCal Empowered, we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield across the United States, and that includes Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. We also accept Aetna and Cigna policies when possible, and we can determine that on a case by case basis.

What You Can Expect When Contacting SoCal Empowered

Our team at SoCal Empowered has been helping people with the following mental illnesses for several years:

We deal with the difficult cases. We work with everyone who genuinely wants to get better, and we don’t shy away from people who may think that their situations are too dire to get private, residential mental health treatment.

Everything we do starts with the person who comes to stay at one of our facilities, but our work on your behalf begins well before that time. When you contact us, you can expect the following:

  1. A thorough discussion of the current situation
  2. A dive into the history of the problem
  3. A pre-assessment call to determine if there is a proper fit
  4. A check with your insurance company to define coverage
  5. A layout of the plan of attack to deal with your challenges

You can also expect to hear what you need to hear instead of what you may want to hear. Specifically, that means that if we think you or your loved one is a good fit for our program, we will deal with your insurance company for you. If we do not, not only will we tell you that, but we will help you find the right resource for your needs.

What Happens When You Arrive

When you arrive at one of our facilities, we will get right to work on building a treatment plan for you and only for you. There is no cookie cutter approach here. Everyone we work with is different, and every treatment approach is a bit different. We work relentlessly to provide those who stay with us with the knowledge they need to understand their challenges, to cope with their symptoms after they return to life and to have the best chance for long-term success.

If you’re ready to get better and to get away from your routine to a place that will allow you to focus on your treatment, then you need to contact us as soon as possible. We’re ready to help you get things moving in the right direction.

New Jersey Mental Health Treatment

Aug 26, 2024

Mental Health

Written by: Dr. Sanjai Thankachen, MD

When people fall ill, they need to rest. Sometimes, that means we need to stay in a hospital or a treatment center until we are well enough to get back into our routines. That same idea applies to those who are suffering from mental illness. If someone is suffering from any number of illnesses in the Garden State, they need to search for New Jersey mental health treatment that gives them the opportunity to get things as right as possible so that they can enjoy the happy and peaceful life that they deserve.

SoCal Empowered may not be located in New Jersey, but we help people who live there and we are in-network with insurance companies who cover people there. We also accept other insurance carriers. Therefore, we’re ready to talk if you or a loved one is suffering and in need of mental health treatment. As is the case with physical ailments, the situation will only get worse if mental illness goes untreated. Below we’re going to introduce ourselves briefly, and we look forward to speaking with you and helping you set a course to improvement.

The Status of New Jersey Mental Health

It will likely come as no surprise that at any given time, a lot of people in New Jersey need help with their mental health. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, in 2021, 13.9 percent of adults in the state reported experiencing mental distress in a survey. The survey defined mental distress as:

[A]nswering 14 days or more to the question, "Now thinking about your mental health, which includes stress, depression, and problems with emotions, for how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health NOT good?"

Extrapolating this number out, it means that of the 7.2 million adults in New Jersey in 2021, more than one million of them fell into this category. Young adults seemed to have been suffering the most, as nearly 15 percent of males and nearly 19 percent of females between the ages of 18 and 34 stated that they were experiencing mental distress at the time of the survey.

As said, a lot of people need help in New Jersey. Mental health challenges are extremely prevalent, and these numbers equate to the populations of the five largest cities in the state:

  1. Newark

  2. Jersey City

  3. Paterson

  4. Lakewood

  5. Elizabeth

The more mental health resources that are available to people in this condition, the better.

New Jersey Mental Health Insurance Overview

Fortunately, a decent percentage of people in New Jersey have health insurance, which will include mental health coverage most of the time. According to the Association of Health Care Journalists, or the AHCJ, nearly 5 million people in New Jersey have health coverage of some type. Based on other available data, the three largest private insurers in New Jersey are:

  1. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

  2. Aetna CVS Health

  3. Cigna Health Group

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, take a look at your policy to determine what type of coverage you have. Chances are you have available benefits, but you’ll need to assert yourself in some way if you plan to make use of them.

With regards to SoCal Empowered, we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield across the United States, and that includes Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. We also accept Aetna and Cigna policies when possible, and we can determine that on a case by case basis.

What You Can Expect When Contacting SoCal Empowered

Our team at SoCal Empowered has been helping people with the following mental illnesses for several years:

We deal with the difficult cases. We work with everyone who genuinely wants to get better, and we don’t shy away from people who may think that their situations are too dire to get private, residential mental health treatment.

Everything we do starts with the person who comes to stay at one of our facilities, but our work on your behalf begins well before that time. When you contact us, you can expect the following:

  1. A thorough discussion of the current situation

  2. A dive into the history of the problem

  3. A pre-assessment call to determine if there is a proper fit

  4. A check with your insurance company to define coverage

  5. A layout of the plan of attack to deal with your challenges

You can also expect to hear what you need to hear instead of what you may want to hear. Specifically, that means that if we think you or your loved one is a good fit for our program, we will deal with your insurance company for you. If we do not, not only will we tell you that, but we will help you find the right resource for your needs.

What Happens When You Arrive

When you arrive at one of our facilities, we will get right to work on building a treatment plan for you and only for you. There is no cookie cutter approach here. Everyone we work with is different, and every treatment approach is a bit different. We work relentlessly to provide those who stay with us with the knowledge they need to understand their challenges, to cope with their symptoms after they return to life and to have the best chance for long-term success.

If you’re ready to get better and to get away from your routine to a place that will allow you to focus on your treatment, then you need to contact us as soon as possible. We’re ready to help you get things moving in the right direction.

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