Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health & Addiction Care Provider in Trenton, NJ
Since 1981, Greater Trenton Behavioral HealthCare (GTBHC) has been a leader in providing mental health and substance abuse services to Mercer County residents. Our organization specializes in innovative, client-centered care for vulnerable populations, combining clinical expertise with community outreach to promote independence and recovery. With decades of experience, our team delivers a continuum of care tailored to individual needs, including crisis prevention, intensive rehabilitation, and outpatient treatment.We integrate psychiatric evaluation, therapy, and medication management while addressing broader social determinants like housing and employment. Our commitment to reducing taxpayer costs through community-based care has saved millions annually while achieving high client satisfaction and measurable recovery outcomes.
Services
Crisis Prevention
Outpatient Therapy
Adolescent Rehab
Adult Day Treatment
Supportive Housing
Family Counseling
Medication Management
Trauma Recovery
Substance Abuse Programs
Senior Mental Health
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized mental health expertise in Mercer County
- Our continuum of care adapts to client needs with graduated intensity
- 24/7 emergency crisis services available for high-risk individuals
- We integrate housing, employment, and medical support with clinical treatment
- Proven outcomes show 91% reduction in hospitalization rates
Services
Crisis Prevention
Our crisis prevention services provide immediate intervention for individuals at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Through 24/7 outreach and in-home support, we stabilize acute mental health episodes using evidence-based protocols. This service helps clients develop coping strategies while connecting them with long-term treatment resources to prevent future crises.
Adolescent Rehab
Specialized rehabilitation services for youth aged 12-17 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our program combines individual therapy, family counseling, and skill-building workshops to address mental health issues. We focus on improving social functioning while providing psychiatric care and educational support to promote healthy development.
Supportive Housing
Housing First initiatives help adults with serious mental illness secure stable housing. We provide apartment identification, rental subsidies, and ongoing support for landlord relations and life skills. This service includes case management to address employment, healthcare access, and recovery maintenance for formerly homeless individuals.
Outpatient Therapy
Comprehensive outpatient mental health services including individual, family, and group therapy. Our licensed clinicians provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management alongside therapeutic interventions. Services are available in multiple languages and address co-occurring disorders through integrated treatment approaches.
Adult Day Treatment
Structured day programs for adults with severe mental illness combine therapeutic activities with vocational training. Our multidisciplinary team addresses co-occurring substance use disorders while promoting wellness through health education and peer support groups. The program emphasizes skill development for independent living.
People
Dr. Amanda Clarke
Psychiatrist
Dr. Clarke specializes in adult psychiatry with 15+ years of experience treating anxiety and depression. She graduated from University of Oregon Medical School and completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University.
Dr. Samuel Lee
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lee focuses on PTSD and anxiety disorders with expertise in veterans' mental health. He earned his PhD from University of Minnesota and integrates CBT with mindfulness-based therapies in clinical practice.
Dr. Nina Patel
Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Patel specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry with focus on autism spectrum disorders. She completed medical training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and combines medication management with behavioral therapy.
Dr. Kathleen Hall
Licensed Counselor
Dr. Hall brings diverse experience working with at-risk youth and military populations. A licensed professional counselor with Masters in Counseling Psychology, she specializes in adolescent mental health and family therapy.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for children?
We provide school-based counseling, adolescent day treatment, and family therapy for children and teens with emotional/behavioral issues.
Do you have 24-hour crisis support?
Yes, our emergency on-call services are available 24/7 for individuals at risk of psychiatric crisis or hospitalization.
How do you help with substance abuse recovery?
Our co-occurring services integrate mental health treatment with addiction recovery programs using evidence-based approaches for dual diagnosis patients.
What housing assistance programs exist?
Our Housing First initiative provides apartments, rental subsidies, and support services for adults with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness.
Are services available in multiple languages?
Yes, outpatient services include counseling and psychiatric care in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
What makes your treatment approach unique?
We combine clinical care with practical support for housing, employment, and medical needs to address the full spectrum of client challenges.
