We provide a broad array of mental health and addictions services to youth and adult residents of Mercer County and their families. Services include intensive day treatment; crisis-oriented outreach and in-home services; outpatient services; and a variety of services for people with special needs. Emergency on-call services are available 24 hours a day 7 days per week for those at the highest risk of crisis.

 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

GTBHC Administrative Offices  1001 Spruce Street, Suite 205 - P.O. Box 1393 - Trenton, NJ 08607  (609) 396-6788
 - For service, call the program numbers listed below

Provides a broad array of behavioral healthcare services to residents of Mercer County, including continuums of care for (1) youth and families and (2) adults and families. Services include intensive day treatment; crisis-oriented outreach and in-home services; less intense outpatient services; and a variety of services for special populations. GTBHC consistently produces strong treatment outcomes demonstrating improved consumer functioning.

 CHILDREN & FAMILIES

 ADOLESCENT REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Youth Partial Care  1320 New Willow Street - Trenton, NJ 08638  (609) 396-0800
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The Adolescent Partial Care program works with youth ages 12-17 who have emotional/behavioral problems, as well as with their families. Treatment modalities include group and individual services, as well as family therapy. The program provides up to 5 hours of group-based services daily. Other services include case management, skill development in activities of daily living, relationships, anger management and other essential skills, psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring, and transportation. Hours: M-F 11:30-6:30 (hours vary during summer and holidays).

 OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Outpatient Services  2550 Brunswick Pike - Lawrenceville, NJ 08648  (609) 396-8877
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Outpatient services include individual, family and group counseling. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are provided for clients who are also receiving counseling through the outpatient program. Services are available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Hours: M 9-6, T 9-7,W 9-8, TH 1-8, F 9-5.

 ADULTS & FAMILIES

 CRISIS PREVENTION, OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Integrated Case Management Services  314-316 East State Street - Trenton, NJ 08608  (609) 396-4258
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Three teams of case managers provide in-vivo and hospital based support for consumers who have serious and persistent mental illnesses. Services include assessment, psychoeducation and support, crisis intervention, systems advocacy. Direct assistance in obtaining basic necessities such as housing and entitlements, assistance with daily living activities, symptom assessment, management and supportive counseling, and substance abuse education and intervention. All consumers discharged from Trenton Psychiatric Hospital are served by ICM for 12 months. Second priority is given to consumers discharged from a short-term care facility. Community referrals are also accepted. This program is provided in collaboration with AAMH. Hours: M-F 9-5. Early AM, evening and weekend hours as needed. 24 hour/7day week emergency coverage.

Homeless Outreach Project  31 Lexington Avenue - Ewing, NJ 08618  (609) 583-1900  
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Staff provide case management and linkage to mental health services, medical services, entitlements and housing. Regular outreach visits are made to the homeless drop-in Center at the Salvation Army, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Rescue Mission, Homefront’s Family Preservation Center, local parks and other locations to assess and engage persons who are homeless and have a mental illness.

Crisis Diversion  1001 Spruce Street, Suite 205 - Trenton, NJ 08638  (609) 396-6788 ext. 273
Referrals accepted only through the Capital Health System Screening Center

The Crisis Diversion Program provides intensive case management, mini-partial services, and respite housing for clients who might be hospitalized in the near future without this acute intervention. Ten clients receive intensive services for one month and follow-up services for an additional month. Clients who receive this service are jointly chosen by the Capital Health System Screening Center and Crisis Diversion Program.

Corrections Program  314-316 East State Street - Trenton, NJ 08608  (609) 396-4258 ext.132
Referrals accepted only through correctional institutions, law enforcement and court system.

The Corrections Program provides case management services to assist individuals with mental illness who are being discharged from the Mercer County Corrections Center or a NJ State Prison and to divert persons with mental illness who may be charged with a misdemeanor from arrest or incarceration. Services include linkage to mental health services, medical services, entitlements and housing.

 CLINICAL IN-HOME AND EDUCATION SERVICES

Intensive Family Support Services  1001 Spruce Street, Suite 205 - Trenton, NJ 08638  (609) 396-6788 ext. 261
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IFSS provides support for families who have a member with a serious and persistent mental illness. Services include outreach, consultation, psycho education groups and workshops, family counseling and support, advocacy. This program is provided in collaboration with NAMI Mercer. Hours scheduled based on family availability, including evenings and weekends. 24-hour/7day week emergency coverage.

Senior Well Being Program  1001 Spruce Street, Suite 205 - Trenton, NJ 08638  (609) 396-6788 ext. 241
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The Senior Well Being Program offers a series of interactive workshops/presentations and supports groups to 1) adults ages 60 and older and 2) caregivers on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness. The program also provides short-term assessment, consultation and referrals for older adults or caregivers who may need to access mental health or other resources. An annual conference is also sponsored for Caregivers, and a newsletter “Take Care” is published several times per year. Hours: M-F 9-5; other hours by arrangement.

 ADULT REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Adult Day Treatment  314-316 East State Street - Trenton, NJ 08608  (609) 396-5944 ext. 127
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The Adult Day Treatment is a partial care program for adults with a serious and persistent mental illness. Addiction services are integrated into the program for individuals with a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. Services include group counseling, pre-vocational training, support for health and wellness, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, transportation, and lunch. Hours: M-F 9-5, SAT 9-5. Some evening services are offered.

Supportive Housing Services  31 Lexington Avenue - Ewing, NJ 08618  (609) 583-1900
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The Supportive Housing Program assists adults with a serious and persistent mental illness, in finding and maintaining an apartment. Eligible individuals have a serious mental illness, are homeless, at imminent risk of homelessness, or living in transitional housing programs. Services include identifying apartments, assistance in obtaining subsidies and ongoing support services related to landlord/neighbor relationships, employment, skill development, linkage to services, illness management and recovery services and other supports enabling consumers to maintain housing. Rental subsidies are provided. Support is available 7 days per week, with 24 hour on-call availability.

Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST)  1001 Spruce Street, Suite 205 - Trenton, NJ 08638  (609) 396-6788
Referrals Designated By DMHS/TPH

RIST assists adults hospitalized at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital who need intensive support to reside independently. Services include identifying apartments, and ongoing support related to landlord/neighbor relationships, employment, linkage to services, illness management and recovery, and other services to help consumers maintain housing. Rental subsidies are provided. Support is provided 7 days per week, with 24 hour on-call availability.

Housing First  31 Lexington Avenue - Ewing, NJ 08618  (609) 583-1900
Referrals Accepted Only through Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness

Housing First is a program that provides housing to chronically homeless individuals and families, There is no requirement for tenants to participate in services, however support is offered in many areas including landlord/neighbor relationships, employment, linkage to services, illness management and recovery services, etc. Rental subsidies are provided. Housing First is a demonstration project carried out with support from the Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness, DMHAS, DCA, the United Way, City of Trenton, County of Mercer, NJ Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency, Corporation for Supported Housing, Mercer County Board of Social Services, and others. Support is provided 7 days per week, with 24 hour on-call availability.

 OUTPATIENT SERVICES

Outpatient Services  2550 Brunswick Pike - Lawrenceville, NJ 08648  (609) 396-8877
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Outpatient services include individual, family and group counseling. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are provided for clients who are also receiving counseling through the outpatient program. Services are available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Hours: M 9-6, T 9-7,W 9-8, TH 1-8, F 9-5

Intensive Outpatient Services  2550 Brunswick Pike - Lawrenceville, NJ 08648  (609) 396-8877
Referrals accepted for individuals hospitalized at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital or a community hospital short term care facility (STCF), or referred through by the Capital Health System Screening Center or GTBHC’s Crisis Diversion or Corrections Programs.

Intensive Outpatient Services provide a mix of skill building, therapy groups, individual therapy, family therapy and psychoeducation, medication management and case management. Consumers eligible for the IOP have a serious and persistent mental illness, which may include a co-occurring substance abuse disorder, and a functional impairment in at least two life domains. They must also be willing to participate in developing a Wellness Action Recovery Plan. Hours: M 9-6, T 9-7,W 9-8, TH 1-8, F 9-5.