In 1969, representatives of the Lyndhurst [NJ] Junior Women's Club rallied to address the prevalence of mental illness and drug abuse in the southern region of Bergen County. Their efforts resulted in the creation of The South Bergen Mental Health Center.
Over time, South Bergen Mental Health Center, a 501c3 entity, expanded to meet the growing needs of the community. The center is now known as Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare (now CBH Care). The name change better reflects the scope of services offered by the agency. Today, CBH Care is a premier provider of mental health treatment and support services in Northern New Jersey.
Our History
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Although CBH Care has grown significantly since 1969, the agency remains committed to meet the needs of the community.The agency expands and enhances the scope of services to address needs. The fluidity of program development has allowed CBH Care to launch outpatient and partial care programs, specialized geriatric day and outreach programs, a county-wide adult mental health urgent care center, an intensive after-school adolescent program, a county-wide outreach care management program to end homelessness and a wide array of supervised housing programs that range from 24-hour supervision down to weekly in-community supports provided to residents who live independently.
Additionally, CBH Care is a leading force in eradicating the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use disorders. CBH Care serves as the county’s hub for the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI], Intensive Family Support Services and Mental Health First Aid Training. CBH Care is a consistent presence in the community at places where people typically gather. Our efforts aim to educate people of all ages, from youth through seniors, about the signs and symptoms of illnesses so that help can be sought as soon as an issue is identified.
CBH Care will continue to evolve and expand services as we remain keenly focused on our mission of enhancing the quality of life for individuals who live with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The agency was created many years ago by people who cared enough to make a real difference in the lives of others. Today, we at CBH Care continue to embrace the privilege of working with people to promote recovery through competent, compassionate, person-centered treatment and supports.
Our
Mission
Our mission is to promote mental health, wellness, and hope for recovery for all individuals and families through compassionate care, expert treatment, advocacy, education, prevention, and early intervention.
Vision
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We aspire to be a premier provider of mental health treatment and support services meeting the needs of individuals and families through all stages of life. We value those we serve and treat each person with dignity and respect.
We foster an accessible path to wellness and recovery by eliminating stigma, reducing barriers, ensuring quality person-centered care, and engaging communities to create change.
We accomplish this through the dedication, compassion, and expertise of our staff and partners and sound fiscal practices.
We commit to excellence in all we do through our innovative and inclusive approach to care and our organizational culture.
Values
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The following values serve as the guiding principles by which CBH Care operates:
Inspiring hope for recovery while removing barriers and eliminating stigma.
Providing services, support, and advocacy regardless of ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or ability to pay.
Treating all persons with dignity, respect, and compassion in a welcoming and accepting environment.
Delivering care that encompasses a whole-person approach to wellness.
Recognizing that our greatest strength is our staff and supporting their professional growth and development.
Operating in a fiscally and strategically sound manner.
Collaborating with community partners to increase mental health literacy and access to services.
Ensuring intentional and date-driven outcomes.
Quality
Our Commitment to
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation signals a service provider's commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community. An agency’s seal of CARF accreditation indicates that providers strive to offer the highest quality services.
CBH Care receives funding from and is monitored by, the NJ State Division of Mental Health Services Division and the County of Bergen's Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services for quality assurance.
Our Team
CBH Care’s team is comprised of over 400 kind, respectful, competent and engaged people. Every member of our team provides value toward our mission, from our Board-certified psychiatrists to our licensed therapists to our support staff and our outreach workers. We all embrace the privilege of working alongside individuals and families as they journey towards wellness.
