Heights University Hospital

Jersey City, New Jersey

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Compiled from SAMHSA 2025 National Directory and the program's published website, as of 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current openings and your health plan directly with the program.

Levels of care
Hospital inpatient
Coverage listed
Medicaid, Medicare
Address
179 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone & source
(201) 795-8375 (Number not confirmed)
Accreditation listed
Joint Commission
Setting
Hospital
Treatment focus
Substance abuse and mental health
Ages
Children, adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults
Youth & age eligibility
Adolescents under 18 & adults 18+ listed (confirm youth unit licensing and minimum age)
Last checked
Primary sources
SAMHSA 2025 National Directory, the program's published website

What this listing shows

Heights University Hospital is listed as a hospital program in Jersey City, New Jersey. The listing puts it under substance abuse and mental health. It names one level of care, hospital inpatient. For payment it names Medicaid and Medicare. Details on this page come from SAMHSA 2025 National Directory and the program's published website, as of 19 Sep 2026.

Care offered

From the program's public listing:

  • Hospital inpatient: care around the clock in a hospital, for people who need close medical or psychiatric care. Listed as a hospital program. Ask whether this location offers inpatient care.A hospital stay is usually short and aimed at making someone stable rather than finishing treatment. Ask whether people are admitted at this address or through an emergency department, who decides when someone is ready to leave, and what is arranged for afterwards.

Onsite vs. coordinated services: Public records do not always separate care delivered onsite at this address from services coordinated through an affiliated campus or outside prescriber. When you call, confirm which levels of care, medical detox, or medication prescribing are provided directly onsite.

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Who they serve

Ages
Children, adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults
Youth & age eligibility
Adolescents under 18 & adults 18+ listed (confirm youth unit licensing and minimum age)
Gender
All genders

Treatment focus and specializations

Treatment focus: Substance abuse and mental health

No specializations listed.

Therapies

Therapies listed:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Life Skills
  • Medication for Addiction (MAT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Online Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention Counseling
  • Trauma Focused Therapy

Languages

Languages listed: English and Spanish

Payment

Lists Medicaid

This program's public listing says it takes Medicaid. That does not mean it takes every Medicaid plan in New Jersey, or that it has openings. Confirm your plan with the program.

Lists Medicare

This program's public listing says it takes Medicare. That does not mean it takes every Medicare plan, including Medicare Advantage plans, or that it has openings. Confirm your plan with the program.

Other coverage listed

No other coverage was listed. That does not mean the program refuses other coverage.

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Accreditation listed

Questions worth asking this program

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  • How long does a stay usually run, and who decides when it ends?
  • Does the treatment program run at this address, or somewhere else on the campus?
  • Which Medicaid plans do you bill, and do you need a referral or prior authorization?
  • Are young people kept in separate groups from adults, and how is school work handled?
  • Is a Spanish speaking clinician available at the times I can come, or only an interpreter?
  • Does the Joint Commission accreditation cover this address and this program, and when was it renewed?
  • Is there an opening now, and if not, how long is the wait and what should someone do meanwhile?

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Common questions about this listing

Does Heights University Hospital take Medicaid? Heights University Hospital lists Medicaid on its public profile. State Medicaid programs run through multiple managed care plans in New Jersey, so call admissions with your member ID to confirm whether your specific Medicaid plan and level of care are accepted.

What Medicare or private insurance coverage does Heights University Hospital list? Medicare is listed on the public profile for Heights University Hospital. Share your exact plan name and member ID with admissions to verify network status and out of pocket costs before starting care.

What levels of care does Heights University Hospital list? Heights University Hospital lists hospital inpatient. Call admissions to confirm which clinical tracks are active at this campus and whether immediate openings are available.

Is Heights University Hospital accredited or state licensed? Public records for Heights University Hospital list Joint Commission accreditation. Confirm current campus specific accreditation and state license numbers directly with the program or the New Jersey licensing authority.

Who does Heights University Hospital serve, and where is it located? Its public profile lists children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults. The listed address is 179 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Confirm exact age eligibility and the intake address with admissions before traveling.

How can I contact Heights University Hospital directly? Phone from a public listing. We have not confirmed where it rings. Dial (201) 795-8375 directly to ask about current availability, clinical intake, and payment options.

About this listing

Source: cross referenced against SAMHSA 2025 National Directory and the program's published website, compiled 19 Sep 2026. Retrieved 18 Sep 2026.

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