About Spectrum Health Care

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Spectrum Health Care, Inc. is a private, non-profit, CARF accredited agency under the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Addiction Services. Located in Jersey City and serving residents of Hudson County, SHC provides a complete range of coordinated opioid treatment services in a professional and dynamic out-patient care setting.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive opioid therapy to those seeking treatment, in and around Hudson County, without separation from family, community and employment.

Our philosophy supports culturally competent care through quality service delivery in an ongoing effort to support the recovery efforts of all those seeking treatment. Our values guide our committed and qualified staff in caring for the challenges, needs and goals of all those engaged in our treatment services.

Our service approach is based upon medically sound, field recognized and accepted practices supported by research and evidence-based practices regarding the use of opioid treatment. SHC offers short-term (30 day) detoxification services as well as Methadone Maintenance services.

SHC’s program offers a service continuum providing assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis; medical consultations; individual and group counseling; co-occurring needs; medication management; pharmacotherapy; drug screenings and referral services.

Person- and family-centered services, orientation, treatment and transitional planning are conducted in order to provide individualized care based upon an individual’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.

SHC offers and provides referrals to support services, including but not limited to: legal; educational; vocational; healthcare; mental health; housing; financial assistance; life span issues; domestic violence; abuse issues (victim, perpetrator, child, elder); parenting skills; family reunification; family counseling; advocacy groups; self-help groups; recovery and wellness.

SHC’s professional team advocates for the elimination of discrimination and stigma too often associated with substance abusers. SHC ensures equal access to treatment for all adult persons in need regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation and financial means.

Since 1984, SHC has served as the voice of recovery for our community. Over the years, SHC has been a local and statewide catalyst for change and growth to promote the well-being of those affected by substance abuse as well as the advancement of those professionals dedicated to this field.

SHC strives to bring respect, healing and integrity to those we serve and are grateful to be a successful and accessible source for recovery and renewal for this community!