Life’s challenges can affect any individual or family. The Behavioral Health and Youth Services Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen serves adults and youths struggling to cope with life in the face of psychological, behavioral and/or addiction issues. Programs offered throughout the four Diocesan counties provide counseling, treatment, guidance and support to many who would not otherwise have access to these services.

Behavioral Health Outpatient
Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs provide short term, outpatient counseling and treatment to individuals, families, and couples who may be impacted by depression, anxiety, the loss of a loved one, parenting difficulties and other common life stressors. Services are provided throughout our Family Service Centers located in Perth Amboy (1-800-655-9491), Edison (1-800-655-9491), East Brunswick (1-800-655-9491), Bridgewater (908-722-1881), Flemington (908-782-7905), and Phillipsburg (908-454-2074). Specialized services include treatment for survivors of sexual abuse and/or domestic violence, counseling and case management for individuals who are developmentally disabled and are also suffering from a mental illness. Also provided are psychiatric/forensic evaluations. Specialized Individual and Family therapy is also available for Spanish-speaking clients in the Perth Amboy and New Brunswick offices. The East Brunswick office offers services for adults who experience serious or chronic mental illness. Parish counseling geared to faith communities and with a Christian focus is offered upon request. Counseling to address the emotional distress associated with post-abortion issues is available Diocesan wide.