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Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services • Newark, NJ • Since 1766 • 6 (Cherry Hill, Edison, Monmouth Junction, New Brunswick, Newark, Piscataway) locations
About
Summary: Rutgers University is a leading public research institution in New Jersey, with its main campus in New Brunswick and multiple locations including Camden and Newark. Founded in 1766, it operates as a large, comprehensive university offering academic, health, and research programs. The Newark campus (Rutgers University–Newark) is part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the oldest and largest public university in the New York/NJ metropolitan area. Contact info and main characteristics: - Type: Public research university (state public university system) - Headquarters: New Brunswick, NJ; multiple campuses (Newark, Camden) - Founded: 1766 - Website: rutgers.edu - Notable: Large employer in NJ, wide regional footprint, diverse academic offerings across campuses If you’re specifically looking for the Rutgers University–Newark homepage, you may want to navigate to Rutgers’ main site and select Newark as the campus to access Newark-specific programs, admissions, news, and events.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services
Address
Locations: Cherry Hill, Edison, Monmouth Junction, New Brunswick, Newark, Piscataway (Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care)
Phone
1-855-654-6735
womenstraumaiop@ubhc.rutgers.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
For appointments, call (800) 969-5300
This is the general contact number provided for scheduling appointments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 2.99/5 (71)
- TrustReviewers.com: 4.3/5 (24)
Patients praise
- Commendations for specific medical providers and clinical expertise
- Positive experiences with dental care and staff professionalism in specific departments
- Appreciation for friendly and helpful staff in select clinical areas
Common complaints
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and administrative follow-up
- Reports of unresponsiveness or difficulty reaching staff via phone
- Concerns regarding perceived professionalism, empathy, and patient communication
- Isolated reports of dissatisfaction with facility cleanliness and environment
"This place didn't help me at all, it made me felt worse, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone."
— Rehab.com"They know their stuff and they care about my health. Staff, receptionists are so friendly and they are so professional."
— LocalityBiz"Dr. Akosa and Chanda are an amazing team! I am a new patient and I have had more needed work done in the last month than I have had done over a longer period at any previous dentist."
— TrustReviewers.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rutgers–Newark Kicks Off 80th Anniversary Celebration with Focus on Legacy, Opportunity | Rutgers University-Newark — May 1, 2026
- Rutgers-Newark Highlights Programs that Fuel Social Mobility | Rutgers University-Newark — Mar 24, 2026
- Rutgers University–Newark Makes Enrollment Gains and Climbs in National Rankings | Rutgers University-Newark — Oct 30, 2025
- Carnegie Classification Names Rutgers-Newark An Opportunity University | Rutgers University-Newark — Nov 24, 2025
- U.S. News & World Report Ranks Rutgers-Newark #5 Nationwide In Social Mobility For Second Year in a Row | Rutgers University-Newark — Sep 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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