Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Recovery (Bergen New Bridge Medical Center)
Outpatient, Hospital / Inpatient
(201) 967-4000 x25673
Paramus
Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Recovery (Think. Healthy. Respect. Inspire. Values. Empowerment)
- An adolescent group therapy program for teens from the ages of 13 to 17 with substance abuse/ dependency from Bergen and surrounding counties.
- Medicaid, Charity Care, or Insurance pre-authorized with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Referrals can be made from the following: Care Management Organization (CMO), Probation, Schools, Parents, Child Protection & Permanency (CP&P).
Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Mission Statement:
- To increase awareness that addiction is a ‘family disease’ by incorporating family and collaborating with them to help deter future chemical abuse/dependency. This is accomplished through building self-esteem and respect for both self and others by learning and applying drug-free behavioral and positive coping skills to everyday life.
Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Schedule:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 4:00-6:00 pm (Group Sessions)
- Tuesdays – Early Intervention Program – 4:00-5:30 pm (Group Session)
- Individual sessions are scheduled for each client, once weekly.
- Family Sessions: Scheduled based on parent/ guardian's availability.
What We Provide:
- Transportation
- Screening
- Assessment
- Education
- Group, Individual & Family Sessions
- Scheduled Family Nights
- Access to Behavioral Health Services/ Medication Stabilization
- Recreational Therapy
- Gender Groups/Transition to Adulthood
- Aftercare
- Community and Professional Presentations
- Case Management/Urinalysis Testing
- Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Goals:
- Provide Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counseling
- Provide Substance Abuse Education
- Increase Self-Esteem
- Increase the Concept of Respect
- Increase Academic Progress
- Decrease Truancy
- Increase Healthy Communication within the Family Unit
- Build Interpersonal Skills
- Develop and Practice Positive Activities
Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Group Topics Include:
- Family Dynamic
- Education
- Communication
- Recreation
- Peer-Pressure
- Life Management
- Combating Boredom
- Setting Limits
- Working on Dreams
- How to Set and Accomplish Goals
- Self-Esteem Building
- Learning How to say “No”
- Identifying Natural Highs
- Spirituality
Services:
- Family & Support Services
- Case Management
- Behavioral / Mental Health
- Substance Use
- CADC/ LCADC Counselors
- Safety / Prevention / Crisis
- Suicide Screening
- In-Community Services
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Substance Abuse Evaluations
- Assessment / Evaluation
- Counseling / Therapy, Family, Group, Individual
- Medication Monitoring
Call for screening/ assessment/ intake appointment!
Gianna Carrino, LAC, Teen Thrive Program Coordinator
Phone: (201) 967-4000 ext. 25673
Deanna M. Kopko, ICADC, CADC, Outpatient Program Manager
Phone: (201)967-4000 ext. 25975
Intake Specialist
Phone: (201)967-4000 ext. 26345
Last Updated: 03/10/25
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located in Paramus. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation.