Essex County Hospital Center

Essex County Hospital Center is a specialized psychiatric facility in Cedar Grove that treats adults aged 18 and older experiencing acute mental health challenges. Its care uses a bio-psycho-social approach aimed at stabilization, recovery and overall wellness, and it also works with families of people living with serious and persistent mental illness.

Admission is by referral only, from designated short-term psychiatric screening facilities across New Jersey, so the center does not take direct admissions. It is the receiving hospital for short-term psychiatric facilities in Essex County and hosts meetings for local mental health groups such as NAMI. The center is run by Essex County and admits patients regardless of ability to pay. Health emergencies should be reported by calling 9-1-1.