Forge Health Princeton
101 College Road E., 1st Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540
Penn Medicine
Also known as Princeton House Behavioral Health
Address: 741 Mount Lucas Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 · Map
Phone: (609) 613-4820
Intake: (888) 437-1610
Website: princetonhcs.org
About Penn Medicine
Princeton Medical Center is a distinguished facility recognized by U.S. News as the top Regional Hospital in New Jersey for 2022. The Princeton Center for Eating Disorders specializes in inpatient care for adults, teenagers, and children aged 8 and older dealing with anorexia, bulimia, and various eating disorders. An important advantage of choosing Princeton Medical Center is that patients not only receive targeted treatment for eating disorders but also have access to comprehensive care for any additional health needs.
The treatment environment is designed to be inviting and comforting, featuring vibrant bedrooms and bright spaces filled with natural light. The inpatient program includes a combination of daily group activities and personalized therapy, fostering a compassionate community where patients can freely share their thoughts and feelings. Weekly family therapy sessions, nutrition counseling, and meal planning are integral parts of the program. Each meal is supported with attentive guidance, ensuring a serene atmosphere to help alleviate any anxiety surrounding eating. Additionally, the center offers vegetarian and kosher meal options. To promote well-being, patients can engage in stress-relieving practices such as yoga, meditation, and creative therapies like art and music. For students, there is a dedicated classroom staffed with qualified educators to assist them in maintaining their academic responsibilities.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Facility type
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Medications used
- Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Special programs
- Young adults · Seniors or older adults · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Family psychoeducation · Illness management and recovery · Suicide prevention services
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab
- Conditions treated
- Eating Disorders
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Art Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Expressive Arts · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Meditation & Mindfulness · Music Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Holistic · Individual Treatment · Non 12 Step
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Men and Women · Midlife Adults · Young Adults
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Business Center, Computers · Chef-prepared Meals
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Penn Medicine
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by New Jersey. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. With New Jersey Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Princeton
Measured from the population center of Mercer County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Lawrence Township, about 1.2 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Trenton, about less than a mile (29 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Trenton, about less than a mile (68 within 25 miles)
See the Mercer County treatment map, methadone clinics near Mercer County and Suboxone doctors near Mercer County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Penn Medicine offer?
Penn Medicine reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Partial hospitalization, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Penn Medicine accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Penn Medicine located?
741 Mount Lucas Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Princeton?
From the center of Mercer County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Lawrence Township, about 1.2 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.