JFK University Medical Center, Edison

JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health is a NJ DMHAS-licensed addiction treatment provider in Edison, Middlesex County. Per the 2024 SAMHSA National Directory, the facility offers intensive outpatient and medication-assisted treatment. Accreditation / certification: The Joint Commission.

At a glance

• Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08820
• County: Middlesex
• Phone: 732-321-7189
• Licensure: NJ DMHAS-licensed (state substance use treatment agency)
• Accreditation: The Joint Commission
• Levels of care: Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient, Outpatient MAT (methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone), and Regular outpatient
• MAT medications offered: Buprenorphine and Naltrexone
• Populations served: Criminal justice-involved
• Payment accepted: Private insurance, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), Medicare, TRICARE, State-funded / SAMHSA block grant, and Self-pay / cash

Program overview

Per public records, JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health provides intensive outpatient and medication-assisted treatment. The program operates from 65 James Street and serves patients across Middlesex County and surrounding areas. Specific day-to-day program schedules, clinical staff composition, and admission capacity are not published in SAMHSA’s directory — these details should be confirmed directly with the facility during your intake call.

What JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health is documented to offer

• Accreditation: JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health holds The Joint Commission. Accreditation is a voluntary external quality review — facilities with multiple accreditations have committed to ongoing clinical and operational standards verification.
• Medication-assisted treatment: the facility dispenses or prescribes Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for opioid use disorder. MAT is the most evidence-based pharmacotherapy for OUD.
• Adolescent/teen programming: the facility is configured to serve patients under 18.
• NJ FamilyCare accepted: important for Medicaid-covered patients. Verify which of the five current MCO networks the facility participates in before assuming in-network status.
• State-funded slots available: important for uninsured/underinsured NJ residents. Contact the DMHAS Access Center at 844-276-2777 for current availability.

Who JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health is typically appropriate for

Based on the public data, JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health is likely appropriate for patients with opioid use disorder seeking medication-assisted treatment in an outpatient setting, patients who need structured clinical support while maintaining work/family responsibilities (IOP), and adolescents (under 18) needing age-appropriate SUD programming with family involvement.

This is a directional assessment from public records — it’s not a substitute for a clinical intake. The facility’s admissions team will assess fit during your initial call.

What to verify before calling JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health

• NJ DMHAS licensure — confirm current status via the NJ DMHAS licensure lookup.
• Insurance network status — call your insurance carrier and verify that JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health is currently in-network for your specific plan. Self-reported payer acceptance in the SAMHSA directory is a starting point, not proof of current in-network contract.
• Current level of care availability — ask specifically about bed or slot availability at the level of care you need. SAMHSA-listed services do not guarantee current open admissions.
• Medications policy — if you’re on prescribed buprenorphine, methadone, or other psychiatric medication, confirm the facility’s policy on maintaining your medication during treatment.
• Length-of-stay expectations — ask what a typical length of stay looks like for patients with your clinical presentation.
• MAT specifics — which specific medication(s), induction/transition protocol, and continuation plan post-discharge.
• Joint Commission accreditation — verify current status at qualitycheck.org.

Related links

• Middlesex County facilities directory
• Facilities pillar
• NJ MAT providers
• NJ dual diagnosis programs
• NJ FamilyCare facility filter
• Free and state-funded treatment
• NJ teen & adolescent programs

Considering JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health?

Not sure if JFK University Medical Center — Center for Behavioral Health is the right fit? Call (888) 699-0742 to talk through your options. We’ll help you understand what to ask, what insurance considerations apply, and how it compares with other facilities in the area.

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About this profile

Sources: SAMHSA 2024 National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs, NJ DMHAS licensure records.

Last verified: 2026-04-21

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