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732-247-7003
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, United States
Center for Great Expectations
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CGE is the only substance use and mental health provider in New Jersey offering trauma-informed, evidence-based care to mothers, pregnant women and adolescents in a safe place to stay with their children up to age 5. And we're the state's only residential program serving adolescents with mental health disorders, who are pregnant or parenting.CGE believes that the mother-child connection is an integral part of the care we provide. Our co-occurring clinicians meet our clients exactly where they are, forging together a recovery plan that includes strengthening a parent's bond with their children and breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. Unlike other programs, we understand the trauma a child can endure when removed from their mother. So we also work to prevent child removals, as well as reunify children with their mothers if they've already been separated.At CGE, our model of care integrates harm reduction, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Research indicates that harm-reduction is strongly related to lessening the chances for relapse or overdose. Enabling them to move towards a substance free life at their own pace. In addition to our adult and adolescent residential programs and onsite child development center, CGE's continuum of care includes permanent supportive housing; our START program offers in-home and telehealth visits by a treatment team that includes a doula, peer recovery specialist, clinician, and case manager; and Roots to Recovery, our outpatient services, offers co-occurring care for both adult men and women.Our newest initiative, The Institute of CGE, offers relationally based, trauma-attuned professional development and consulting services, guided by CGE's almost 25 years committed to fostering connections—weaving a stronger social fabric to promote resilience within the larger community.The Center for Great Expectations is a nonprofit organization. If you'd like to help support our mission, you can donate here.