Dec 23, 2022 | Books, Business
JBRC is committed to saving lives, spreading awareness and being a one-stop recovery provider and resource.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. – Dec. 20, 2022 – PRLog — John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC), a member of AtlantiCare, offers an array of outpatient programs at its Atlantic City location at 1931 Bacharach Boulevard. Outpatient offerings include traditional outpatient programs, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), medication assisted treatment, and its Atlantic County Jail Inmate Reentry and Gambling Treatment programs.
The nonprofit recently received a $200,000 Expanded Hours for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Programs grant from the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
Michael Santillo, director II, AtlantiCare, says with the addition of the expanded hours for SUD outpatient programs at JBRC’s Atlantic City location, JBRC offers individuals with an SUD increased access to standard and intensive outpatient services.
“By extending our outpatient treatment hours, we are increasing access to care for individuals suffering from an SUD and removing traditional barriers to ongoing treatment,” said Santillo.
JBRC also offers traditional outpatient and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and services for alcohol use disorder. “Alcohol use disorder should not be overlooked or dismissed,” said Santillo. “It is a real health issue that must be address. At JBRC, we use evidence-based treatment to help you or your loved one on the path to recovery.”
JBRC uses medication-assisted treatment to treat those with alcohol use disorder. “These medications can help manage craving, reduce the desire to drink. Their use is considered best-practice in the treatment of alcohol use disorder,” Santillo added.
“If you or someone you know is struggling with an addictive disorder, please call JBRC today,” said Santillo. “For residential services – Residential Detox/Withdrawal Management, Short-term Residential or Long-term Residential, call 609-345-0110. For outpatient programs – Opioid Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, or Standard Outpatient programs, please call 609-345-2020, extensions 6182, 6180 or 6179.
AtlantiCare is an integrated healthcare system based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, whose more than 6,000 staff, providers and volunteers serve the community in more than 100 locations in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May and Ocean counties of southern New Jersey. Its vision of building healthy communities together drives its mission of making a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through caring and trusting relationships. A Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winner, AtlantiCare was also included in Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center was the 105th hospital in the nation to attain the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet™ designation in 2004 and earned redesignation in 2008, 2013, in 2018. Learn more at https://www.atlanticare.org/ or 1-888-569-1000.
About John Brooks Recovery Center, A Member of AtlantiCare
Founded in 1969, John Brooks Recovery Center, A Member of AtlantiCare, provides quality, individualized treatment services to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. Programs include Residential, Outpatient, Medication-assisted Recovery, Detox and Inmate Re-entry. To learn more, visit https://jbrcnj.org/ or visit them on Facebook @JohnBrooksRecoveryCenter.
About All Roads Recovery Community Center
All Roads Recovery Community Center, the community-based recovery arm of John Brooks Recovery Center, A Member of AtlantiCare, helps anyone struggling with addiction navigate their next steps on the journey to recovery. All Roads currently offers a wide variety of Recovery Groups, as well as one-on-one coaching with Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). To learn more, visit allroadsrecovery.org, call 609-457-1080 or visit them on Facebook @AllRoadsRCC.
Sep 29, 2022 | Books, Business
On the heels of National Recovery Month, JBRC highlights the startling statistics surrounding alcohol use disorder and how treatment is readily available.
JBRC’s Residential Facility in Mays Landing.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. – Sept. 27, 2022 – PRLog — There were 2,076 substance abuse treatment admissions for Atlantic County residents with the primary drug being alcohol. This accounts for 28 percent of all admissions, second only to heroin (3,597 admissions/48 percent). Of those numbers, 452 residents were from Atlantic City, 242 from Egg Harbor Township and 155 from Pleasantville. These were the top three Atlantic County municipalities for substance abuse admissions in which alcohol was the primary drug.*
In honor of National Recovery Month, Michael Santillo, CEO of John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC), would like to recognize that although the emphasis has been on opioid use disorder in recent years, there is another disorder that needs attention.
“The focus has been on opioid use disorder because of the number of overdose deaths, but alcohol use disorder is a huge issue that has worsened because of the stressors surrounding COVID-19,” said Santillo. “The overall impact on a person’s health related to alcohol use disorder contributes to many other physical problems (i.e., liver disorders and other ailments). We are here to help those suffering from this disorder by offering a full continuum of care.”
JBRC offers Traditional Outpatient Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Residential Treatment Services for alcohol use disorder. “We also utilize medication-assisted treatment to treat those with alcohol use disorder,” said Santillo. “These medications can help manage craving, reduce the desire to drink and are considered best-practice in the treatment of alcohol use disorder.”
JBRC’s Residential Treatment Facility in Mays Landing and Outpatient Programs in Atlantic City and Pleasantville provides the highest quality treatment through a recovery-oriented care model, integrating primary care, behavioral health and recovery support services.
“We also integrate 12-step programs and spirituality in our track for alcohol use disorder,” Santillo added. “These components are oftentimes a very important step in recovery.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with an addictive disorder, please call JBRC today. For Residential Services – Residential Detox/Withdrawal Management, Short-term Residential or Long-term Residential, please call 609-345-0110. For Outpatient Programs – Opioid Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program or Standard Outpatient Program, please call 609-345-2020, extension 6182, 6180 or 6179.
“Alcohol use disorder should not be overlooked or dismissed,” said Santillo. “It is a real health issue that must be addressed. Evidence-based treatment is readily available at JBRC – let us help you on the path to recovery.”
*According to the New Jersey Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse Overview 2021 for Atlantic County.
About John Brooks Recovery Center
Founded in 1969, John Brooks Recovery Center provides quality, individualized treatment services to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. Programs include Residential, Outpatient, Medication-assisted Recovery, Detox and Inmate Re-entry. To learn more, visit https://jbrcnj.org/ or visit them on Facebook @JohnBrooksRecoveryCenter.
About All Roads Recovery Community Center
All Roads Recovery Community Center, the community-based recovery arm of JBRC, helps anyone struggling with addiction navigate their next steps on the journey to recovery. All Roads currently offers a wide variety of Recovery Groups, as well as one-on-one coaching with Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). To learn more, visit allroadsrecovery.org, call 609-457-1080 or visit them on Facebook @AllRoadsRCC.
Mar 1, 2022 | Business
8 Oaks Recovery’s live-in treatment program is now accepting patients. The sober living facility is housed in a rustic cabin located on a 68-acre farm in West Point, Tennessee. The facility offers a unique treatment experience in a relaxing rural setting that blends Christian pastoral counseling with clinical therapy.
The program serves adult males ages 18-65 who are battling substance abuse issues. The program welcomes participants from across southern middle Tennessee as well as Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Participants can choose between 30-,60-, and 90-day live-in options.
The 8 Oaks treatment approach offers a unique blend of Christian teaching and pastoral care combined with clinical supervision and oversight. The treatment follows a structured and individualized approach that includes guided group and individual therapy with licensed, Christian drug and alcohol counselors; licensed mental health therapists; and experienced pastoral care.
In 2012, Lead Pastor of United Church David Morgan began helping those suffering from substance abuse disorder in the local church and community. Morgan’s one-on-one discipleship and counseling led to the formation of 8 Oaks.
Reverend Morgan’s program was successful from the beginning, and soon a volunteer team was formed to meet growing number of requests for help. This growth led to the formation of 8 Oaks Recovery, Inc. In the years that followed, the treatment program expanded and continues expanding today.
Support for 8 Oaks extends beyond the local community. The program has also received the support of country music artist and philanthropist Darryl Worley along with the financial backing of the Darryl Worley Foundation. The foundation supports organizations that help people and communities in need.
“I’m very happy to be a part of 8 Oaks’ effort to help people fight addiction,” Worley said. “Helping others free themselves from addiction means a lot to me. I’ve seen these issues within my own family, and I want to help others get their life back.”
The 8 Oaks is Joint Commission (JCAHO) accredited and Veterans Affairs (VA) contracted. The program can accept most private HMO and PPO insurance and VA referrals. Cash payment options are also available.
Learn more about 8 Oaks Recovery or get help by calling 931-903-2500. You can also visit their website at www.The8Oaks.com.
About 8 Oaks Recovery, Inc.: 8 Oaks Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering 30-, 60- and 90-day, Christian-based, intensive outpatient and sober living treatment located in West Point, Tennessee.
Oct 20, 2021 | Books, Business
JBRC offers outpatient services in Pleasantville and Atlantic City.
JBRC expands its outpatient services.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. – Oct. 18, 2021 – PRLog — John Brooks Recovery Center (JBRC) is now expanding its Outpatient Services at 660 Black Horse Pike in Pleasantville and 1931 Bacharach Boulevard in Atlantic City. JBRC provides a full array of treatment services for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, including alcohol, cocaine, amphetamine and opioid use disorders. All admissions take place in Pleasantville – Monday through Friday from 6am to 5pm and Monday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. Intake appointments can now be scheduled by calling 609-345-2020, ext. 6182, 6180 or 6179.
“JBRC is committed to saving lives, spreading awareness and being a one-stop recovery provider and resource,” said Michael Santillo, CEO of JBRC. “Our goal is to provide a full continuum of care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders regardless of financial circumstance or socio-economic background. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, please don’t hesitate to call us today.”
The mission of JBRC is to provide the highest quality, evidence-based treatment services to help individuals overcome substance use disorders regardless of financial circumstance or socio-economic background. JBRC offers the following outpatient programs: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Traditional Outpatient Program (OP), Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), Primary Health Care (PHC) and Recovery Community Center (RCC). “We are pleased to be the only recovery center in the area that addresses the whole person,” Santillo added.
IOP treatment includes individual, group and family counseling, didactic education classes, gender specific counseling services, co-occurring services, care coordination, childcare, transportation and lunch/dinner. Day and evening services are available and are provided three days a week, three hours per day.
OP provides a combination of individual, group and family counseling designed for individuals who can pursue recovery goals with minimal support. Day and evening services are available.
OTP provides all three FDA approved Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) – methadone, Suboxone/buprenorphine, and Vivitrol/naltrexone. Individual, group and family counseling, didactic education classes, co-occurring services, care coordination, childcare, and transportation are provided in combination with MAT. Through JBRC’s Expanded Hours Program services are available Monday through Saturday 6am to 12pm and 5pm to 11pm.
JBRC is now leading the Primary Health Care and Opioid Treatment Initiative, funded through a five-year grant from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). JBRC’s goal is to integrate primary health care with substance use disorder treatment by providing medical preventive, diagnostic, treatment, management, and reassessment services with a strong focus on HIV/Hepatitis C prevention and treatment. The PHC also offers office based Opioid Treatment providing Suboxone/buprenorphine, and Vivitrol/naltrexone.
Founded in 2019, All Roads Recovery is the community-based recovery arm of John Brooks Recovery Center serving anyone struggling with a substance use disorder as they journey toward sustained recovery. RCC provides peer-to-peer recovery support services including individualized recovery coaching services, recovery management check-ups, recovery-related workshops, mutual-help support groups: opioid overdose education and prevention, housing and employment assistance, and social and recreational events and activities.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, please call JBRC today. For Residential Programs – Residential Detox/Withdrawal Management, Short-term Residential or Long-term Residential, please call 609-345-0110. For Outpatient Programs – Opioid Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program or Standard Outpatient Program, please call 609-345-2020, extension 6182, 6180 or 6179.
About John Brooks Recovery Center
Founded in 1969, John Brooks Recovery Center provides quality, individualized treatment services to help individuals overcome substance use disorders. Programs include: Residential, Outpatient, Medication-assisted Recovery, Detox and Inmate Re-entry. To learn more, visit jbrcnj.org or visit them on Facebook @JohnBrooksRecoveryCenter.
About All Roads Recovery Community Center
All Roads Recovery Community Center, the community-based recovery arm of JBRC, helps anyone struggling with addiction navigate their next steps on the journey to recovery. All Roads currently offers a wide variety of Recovery Groups, as well as one-on-one coaching with Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). To learn more, visit allroadsrecovery.org, call 609-457-1080 or visit them on Facebook @AllRoadsRCC.
Sep 3, 2021 | International
Many Nunavummiut live with unresolved trauma and grief, due to events such as the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma as a result of colonialization. Treatment based on Inuit cultural values, practices and knowledge are the foundations on which healing can begin.
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Friday, August 13th, 2021 — Iqaluit, Nunavut — Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Indigenous Services Canada
Many Nunavummiut live with unresolved trauma and grief, due to events such as the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma as a result of colonialization. Treatment based on Inuit cultural values, practices and knowledge are the foundations on which healing can begin.
Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, alongside the Government of Nunavut’s Minister of Health, Lorne Kusugak, and the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Aluki Kotierk, announced $41.7 million in funding being finalized for the construction of the Nunavut Recovery Centre. This funding is the result of a strong tripartite partnership represented by a newly signed and endorsed contribution agreement from all parties, and the signed Memorandum of Understanding by the Nunavut Partnership Table on Health.
The Nunavut Recovery Centre will provide a range of treatment and healing interventions that will address both substance use and trauma, and will be founded and developed based on Inuit cultural practices and values.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #21 called upon the federal government to ensure the funding of healing centres in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The Qikiqtani Truth Commission has further called on Canada and Nunavut to ensure that health, social and education services are available equivalent to those outside of Inuit Nunangat.
The realization of the Nunavut Recovery Centre is an integral part of a system wide Three-Pillar approach that also includes on-the-land treatment in all three regions of Nunavut and healing, and support to increase Inuit workforce development and capacity. The work to formalize these agreements builds on the approach developed from a feasibility study endorsed by the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, other Nunavut Partners and the Government of Canada in February 2018. Located in Iqaluit, Nunavut, the centre will be connected to services and community supports across the territory.
The Contribution Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, which outlined the roles and responsibilities for the construction and ongoing operations of the Nunavut Recovery Centre, are a result of extensive discussions at the Nunavut Partnership Table on Health and build on the Joint Declaration of Intent outlining the roles and responsibilities of each member of the Nunavut Partnership Table on Health for the construction and ongoing operations of the Nunavut Recovery Centre.
The leadership demonstrated by the Nunavut Partnership Table on Health ensures that services will be Inuit-led and informed that builds on cultural strengths and Inuit societal values. The Joint Declaration of Intent, signed by all three parties in August 2019, outlines the commitment of all partners to support Inuit in defining and taking action on their health priorities, and promotes culturally relevant approaches which are informed by strong partnerships at the community and territorial level.
The Government of Canada is deeply committed to a renewed Inuit-Crown relationship to make progress on the issues that are most important, including health and wellness.
“This partnership will lead to comprehensive addictions treatment that integrates both cultural and clinical healing practices that allow Nunavummiut to receive treatment closer to home. The Nunavut Recovery Centre will ensure that Inuit Qaujimajatuqanngit are prioritized in the delivery of addiction treatment services for our citizens and will further the government’s goal to provide crucial in-territory care.”
The Honourable Lorne Kusugak
Nunavut Minister of Health
”We appreciate the opportunity to work with the Federal and Territorial Governments, in the true spirit of partnership and reconciliation, to address the need for a system-wide approach to substance use and trauma treatment in Nunavut. Our focus for the Nunavut Recovery Centre is to ensure it is grounded in Inuit language and culture, with strong linkages to community-based on-the-land programming, that we prioritize Inuit workforce development, and that supports continue for recovery and healing for Inuit in Nunavut.”
Aluki Kotierk
President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
“Over the past number of months, even through this unprecedented global pandemic, we have been working diligently in partnership with the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated to progress the plans for the construction and establishment of the Nunavut Recovery Centre. This centre will be far greater than the walls that build it; it will represent the importance of culturally safe healing, the dedication toward reconciliation, and the imperative role of treatments based in Inuit traditions. We are hopeful this centre will provide a place for Inuit seeking treatment opportunities and to know that they’re not alone in their journey.”
The Honourable Marc Miller, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Indigenous Services
“Guided by the principles of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework, the Government of Canada considers land, community and healing inextricably bound and that this relationship is vital to support the growth of families and communities in the North. The Recovery Centre in Nunavut will allow for healing to take place on the land and this centre will have Inuit culture and values at its core. This investment is a commitment to empower a community-level response to the issues of mental health and substance use based on distinct Inuit cultural practices and values.”
The Honourable Daniel Vandal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Northern Affairs
Chris Puglia
A/Manager of Communications
Department of Health
Government of Nunavut
867-975-5949
Ryan Cotter
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Daniel Vandal
Minister of Northern Affairs
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