This page describes Emerald Wellness, an outpatient program in Kendall Park, NJ, operated by Periscope Behavioral Health, which is affiliated with the publisher of this website. For educational content, visit our Resource Center.

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Outpatient mental health care in Kendall Park, New Jersey

Emerald Wellness is an outpatient mental health center in Kendall Park for adults who need more support than weekly therapy but do not need 24-hour care. It does not offer residential or overnight treatment.

Call (732) 987-0183

Emerald Wellness · Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM

Who Emerald's programs are for

Adults who need more structure than weekly therapy but do not need 24-hour care
People who are pregnant or within a year after giving birth (Perinatal Wellness IOP)
Someone stepping down from an inpatient hospital stay, if the hospital team agrees an outpatient program is appropriate
Adults managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and related conditions

Serving Kendall Park and the surrounding area

Emerald Wellness works with adults and families from across the Middlesex County area, including:

Kendall Park
South Brunswick
Kingston
Monmouth Junction
Dayton
Franklin Park
New Brunswick

Getting here

Emerald Wellness is located at 3088 Route 27, Kendall Park, NJ 08824, in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County.

Emerald Wellness programs

Partial Care

Full-day, weekday therapeutic programming, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. No overnight stays.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Group and individual therapy with day and evening schedules while you continue living at home.

Perinatal Wellness IOP

For adults who are pregnant or within a year after birth: group therapy Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 AM to 1 PM, weekly individual therapy, and medication management.

Family programming and aftercare

Family sessions and an aftercare group for continued support after a program ends.

What to expect

Call Emerald's office, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Emerald says it offers free insurance benefits verification. Whether it is in-network for your plan, and what you would pay, depends on your plan
An assessment to decide which program fits, or whether a different level of care is needed
If someone needs 24-hour care, an outpatient program is not the right setting. Ask for a referral to inpatient or residential treatment

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Wellness offer perinatal and postpartum mental health care near Kendall Park, NJ?

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that usually needs inpatient hospital care. If you think someone has it, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department now. Emerald Wellness's Perinatal Wellness IOP is an outpatient program for people who are pregnant or up to a year postpartum and struggling with depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or a traumatic birth. After hospital care, ask the treating team whether an outpatient program is an appropriate next step.

What areas does Emerald Wellness serve?

Emerald Wellness is located at 3088 Route 27 in Kendall Park and serves adults from the surrounding Middlesex County area.

What are Emerald Wellness's hours?

Emerald Wellness is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Its programs are not emergency services. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

How do I get started?

Call Emerald Wellness at (732) 987-0183, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Emerald Wellness is operated by Periscope Behavioral Health, which is affiliated with the publisher of this website.

If life is in danger, call 911. In a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — free, confidential, 24/7. Outpatient programs are not emergency services.

Understand residential mental health care

In-depth guides for anyone researching residential mental health treatment — read these first if you are still figuring out what level of care fits.

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Related reading for Middlesex County families

Educational articles from our Resource Center covering topics most relevant to people considering care in the Kendall Park area.

Substance UseAlcohol Withdrawal and Medical Detox: What Middlesex County Residents Need to KnowAlcohol withdrawal is one of the few substance withdrawal syndromes that can be life-threatening. For someone in Middlesex County who drinks heavily every day — or for a family member watching someone they love try to…Mental Health EducationUnderstanding Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Treatment in Middlesex County, NJMost health plans include some mental health coverage, but the real questions are what care this person needs, what the plan will pay at that level, and what the family could owe.Family SupportCan Family Visit During Mental Health Treatment? What Middlesex County Families Should KnowMost residential mental health programs allow family contact, but visits may be scheduled, delayed, or structured around the person's treatment plan. Here is what families should ask before arriving.Substance UseCo-Occurring Disorders in New Jersey: How Integrated Treatment WorksIt is common for a family to be told that one problem has to be handled first: complete substance use treatment, then find a therapist for the depression or trauma. Sometimes…Treatment ProcessWhat to Bring to a Mental Health Residential Program: A Practical Guide for New Jersey ResidentsPacking for residential mental health treatment does not need to become another source of stress. Start with the program's rules, bring the essentials, and remember that an imperfectly packed bag should never delay care.Mental Health EducationTrauma and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions: What Middlesex County Residents Should KnowTrauma rarely fits into one neat diagnostic box. It may appear alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, sleep problems, or difficulty maintaining daily life. The right treatment plan should look at the whole picture without forcing someone to disclose more than they are ready to discuss.

Contact Emerald Wellness

To ask whether one of Emerald Wellness's outpatient programs fits, call its office during business hours. Emerald Wellness is operated by Periscope Behavioral Health, which is affiliated with the publisher of this website.

Call (732) 987-0183

Emerald Wellness · Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM