Preferred Behavioral Health Services in New Jersey | PBHG
Behavioral Health • Asbury Park, NJ • Since 1978
About
Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) is a nonprofit behavioral health organization serving central New Jersey (Ocean and Monmouth counties) with 10 offices. Services span mental health treatment, substance use support, and community programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Brick, NJ, PBHG operates as a private nonprofit with about 190 employees. Locations include offices in Lakewood, Ocean (asbury Park area), Eatontown, Barnegat, and nearby towns. Contact: 1-732-785-1900 or 1-732-367-4700. Website: preferredbehavioral.org.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1500 Route 88 West, Brick, NJ 08724, US
Phone
732-367-4700
lcasas@preferredbehavioral.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com (Preferred Behavioral Health Group - Asbury Park): Not specified in provided snippet
- Rehab.com (Preferred Behavioral Health - Toms River): 5.6/10 (lower than average); also shows 1.6/5 (7 reviews) in snippet (7 reviews shown in snippet)
- Glassdoor (Preferred Behavioral Health Group): 3.0 out of 5 stars (Based on 35 company reviews)
- BBB (Preferred Behavioral Health Group): Not BBB Accredited (BBB rating not detailed in snippet)
- Yelp (PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NJ - Lakewood): Not specified in provided snippet (shows '6 reviews') (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Positive experiences with specific staff/case management and support during recovery
- Client-centered or supportive care described in third-party reviews/stories
- Telehealth/ongoing support referenced in organizational stories
Common complaints
- Administrative or billing issues including billing transparency/surprise bills
- Difficulty reaching office staff / lack of responsiveness (phone calls, call backs)
- Rude/unhelpful office behavior and poor communication
- Medication refill/medication management problems and perceived barriers to getting psychiatry meds
"“I’ve just wanted help. ... If you are able to find another place that takes your insurance I highly highly recommend going elsewhere. The people who run this place do not care about your mental health.”"
— localitybiz.com review excerpt about Preferred Behavioral Health Group (Lakewood, NJ)"“This facility gets lower than average reviews. The common theme seems to be administrative inefficiency and lack of billing transparency... received surprise bills.”"
— rehab.com review excerpt about Preferred Behavioral Health (Toms River)"“The program has recovery coaches trained to engage and support individuals affected by substance abuse.”"
— preferredbehavioral.org 'Raphael's Journey to Recovery' (Preferred Behavioral Health Group)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Preferred Behavioral Health Group announces two new board members | ROI-NJ — Jul 11, 2025
- PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Talents by Vaia — Aug 31, 2025
- Preferred Behavioral Health Group Announces New Board Leaders - NJBIA — Dec 19, 2025
- Preferred Behavioral Health Group’s Dr. Adam J. Sagot Named One of TradeFlock’s “Top 10 Healthcare Executives Transforming USA 2025” - Insider NJ — Dec 5, 2025
- family intervention specialist - LinkedIn — Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More behavioral health clinics in Asbury Park
CPC Integrated Health is a nonprofit mental health care provider serving Monmouth and northern Ocean counties, with a focus on complex behavioral health treatment for individuals and families. Established in 1960 and headquartered in Eatontown, NJ, the organization operates 5 offices across New Jersey (including Red Bank, Aberdeen, Morganville, Eatontown, and Freehold). Services include mental health and substance use treatment for adults with serious and persistent conditions, as well as specialized education for students aged 5–21. Key contact: 732-935-2220 (and other listed numbers). If you’re seeking services specifically in Asbury Park, note the closest CPC locations are in nearby towns such as Red Bank and Eatontown.
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