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Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall

Hackensack, NJ

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Hackensack, NJ · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall

Youth Consultation Service – Fisher Hall is a therapeutic home in Hackensack, New Jersey, for children ages 5 to 13 who face emotional or behavioral challenges. This intermediate-term residence supports only 12 children at a time, allowing for personalized care. A key strength of Fisher Hall is its strong focus on helping both the child and their family heal and grow together.
The program uses a team-based approach with therapists, social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists. Children benefit from individualized treatment and life skills training in a structured setting. These therapies help kids build emotional strength, learn appropriate behaviors, and prepare for success in their next placement and beyond.
Children live in a warm, supportive home-like environment where small victories are celebrated daily. The setting is safe, structured, and nurturing—designed to ease the pain of separation from home while helping kids feel valued, stable, and ready for the next steps in their journey.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

260 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Facility direct line

(973) 482-8411

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NJ Medicaid plan. Call (973) 482-8411 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Youth Consultation Service - Fisher Hall?
Call the facility directly at (973) 482-8411 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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