Medication-Assisted Treatment Options for Camden County, NJ
According to official state information, at least 3,118 people died of drug overdoses in New Jersey in 2018. That’s more than the number of people killed by the flu, homicides, car accidents and suicides in 2016, combined. Unfortunately, Camden County was the second leading county in overdose stats. The county’s most populated city, Camden, was dubbed “Apocalypse, N.J.” by the Rolling Stone, and is thought to be central to the county’s opiate epidemic. That is precisely why Recovery Centers Of America opened Bravo Medical, a facility dedicated to treating opiate addiction using medications, just 10 miles away from Camden in Somerdale, New Jersey. Bravo Medical provides the areas affected by the opioid epidemic in Camden County with a methadone clinic, doctor supervised suboxone treatment, monitored maintenance, gradual detoxification, physical examinations, STD screenings, psychological assessments, substance abuse counseling, and job readiness program.
Methadone Clinic
Bravo Medical is a comprehensive Methadone clinic serving Camden County, NJ. Methadone is one of the oldest and most effective medications to treat Substance Use Disorder (SUD) — it has been in use since the 1960s and proven its effectiveness as a treatment option for opiate addiction. Methadone can be used to treat all levels of opiate dependence but is particularly effective for moderate to heavy addiction. Methadone, in combination with counseling, is associated with better treatment outcomes. When used to treat opioid addiction, Methadone is only available at licensed Methadone clinics such as Bravo Medical’s location in Camden County, New Jersey. When taken daily, it can greatly reduce cravings, decrease or eliminate withdrawal symptoms, promote abstinence, and help patients remain productive in day to day activities.
Need a Suboxone Doctor?
Bravo Medical’s other MAT option is administration of doctor prescribed Suboxone, a partial agonist opioid that’s formulated specifically for the treatment of opiate dependence. Like Methadone, it binds to the brain’s opioid receptors, however, it does not fully stimulate the receptors. Although both medications are proven to be effective for treating opioid dependence, we believe that giving patients a choice, along with the expert guidance of an experienced doctor, can lead to much better recovery outcomes.
Substance Abuse Counseling for Camden County, NJ
Our qualified substance use counselors work with patients to address psychological issues that can contribute to an addiction. Thanks to the various types of counseling provided, such as individual counseling, group counseling, and intensive outpatient counseling, our patients learn skills critical for long-term, sustainable recovery. This allows patients to gain insight into their thoughts and behaviors, and develop tools to help prevent relapse.
Address
Bravo Medical
10 Somerdale Square
1200 South White Horse Pike
Somerdale, NJ 08083
Map & Directions
Telephone
ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS
Lindenwold PATCO station is the best landmark to use when locating our facility. We are in the same Plaza as University Dental.
Medication Hours
Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday
Closed
Counseling Hours
Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sunday
Closed
Payment Options
New Jersey Medicaid
Self-Pay
SAME DAY ADMISSIONS
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MEDICATION
On a Mission to Save Lives in Camden County, NJ
Recovery Centers of America’s mission is to fight back against the battle of addiction and save as many lives as we can. Too many daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, siblings, and other family members or friends have succumbed to the disease of opiate addiction.
That’s why Recovery Centers of America opened our Methadone clinic in Camden County, New Jersey. Conveniently located near the public transportation station, our patients can get to and from Bravo Medical with ease.
At Bravo, we believe in treating the patient as a whole – which means treating every aspect of the disease. In addition to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), we also provide individual and family counseling services, treatment for pregnant patients, and other services to help you learn to live a comfortable, happy life free of addiction.
Same Day Admissions and Medication. Walk-Ins are Welcome.
The Team Behind Bravo Medical
To combat the ongoing opioid epidemic affecting Camden County, New Jersey, Recovery Centers Of America brought together some of New Jersey’s top professionals in the fields of opiate addiction and Medication-Assisted Treatment. The team combines many decades of experience with compassion and understanding.
Melissa Bishop, Corporate MAT Division Director
Melissa Bishop brings nearly 20 years of experience and expertise to Recovery Centers of America. She completed her Master of Business Administration at Wilmington University and went on to participate in many committee memberships, such as Health & Safety, Policy Management & Forms Development, Clinical Care/Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Patient Retention, Emergency Preparedness, and more.
Melissa has been a part of many different facets while at RCA, including developing the strategic plan that led to the development and expansion of RCA’s MAT programs. While overseeing all aspects of all MAT facilities, her key operational and general management qualifications include marketing planning and development, site selection, design construction, and renovations, quality assurance and customer service/retention, crisis management and organizational restructuring, budgeting, cost control and profit optimization, and strategic, operational, and financial business planning.
Michael S. DeShields, MD, Medical Director
Dr. DeShields is a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine. An Internist, Dr. DeShields has specialized in addiction medicine for more than 36 years. Dr. Deshields has a practice in Blackwood, NJ, and is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
He has served as the Medical Director for Delaware Valley Medical, Camden County Health Services, Camden County Department of Health & Human Services, Kennedy Health Systems Methadone Clinic, Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Treatment, as well as Recovery Services of NJ.
The current Medical Director and Executive Director of RecoveryCare Medical Associates and an adjunct faculty member of UMDNJ-SOM, Dr. DeShields lectures both nationally and locally on the topics of alcohol and opioid dependence.
Angela Saliba, PhD, LCADC, Executive Director
As the current Executive Director of Bravo Medical, LLC, Angela Saliba also serves as a consultant for Atlantic Healthcare, where she conducts substance abuse needs assessment for various areas in the country.
Her background includes roles as mental health worker, substance use counselor, clinical coordinator, school psychologist, clinical supervisor, and executive director. With a PhD in Psychology/Addiction Specialization, a School Psychologist Certificate, MA in Counseling Psychology and BA in Psychology, Angela brings years of experience and education to Bravo Medical. She is also a Master Addiction Counselor, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, holds a School Psychologist Certification.
Angela is excited to bring her experience, knowledge, and passion to Bravo Medical as she is eager to contribute to RCA’s mission of saving one million lives one neighborhood at a time.
Viktoria Kristbergs MA, LCADC, LAC, Director of Clinical Services
Viktoria comes to Bravo Medical with over 6 years of experience, a Master’s in Clinical Health Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She began her career in a methadone maintenance treatment program, where she coordinated prenatal care for pregnant, opioid dependent patients, ran a weekly relapse prevention group, performed intakes, and offered individual counseling.
Before coming to Bravo Medical, Viktoria was a dual diagnosis counselor and provided substance abuse counseling services, case management, and lead co-occurring diagnosis groups. She’s excited to bring her experience and knowledge to Bravo Medical as Director of Substance Abuse Services, as she joins Recovery Centers of America’s fight against addiction.
Steve Glezerman, Director of Nurses
Steven brings nearly a decade of experience to Bravo Medical, with his background including Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse, Sub School RN, and more.
His ability to connect with his patients and build positive relationships with not just patients, but their family members, physicians and other medical professionals matches perfectly with Bravo Medical’s mission to help patients and their families beat the disease of addiction. As Bravo’s Nursing Director, Steven will be working closely with patients and their families.
Christopher Lorenc, CADC, Substance Abuse Counselor
As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Methadone Counselor and Suboxone Coordinator, Christopher brings both experience and knowledge to Bravo Medical.
His background in law enforcement and as a CADC counselor helps him not only connect with patients, but also handle crisis situations.
Shawn Harvey, Substance Abuse Counselor
Shawn has been a part of our Trenton Healthcare facility since January 2018, where he was responsible for providing counseling services, client orientation, resources, and bio/psycho/social assessments to patients. Part of his job entails working with all drug court clients to guide them through graduation of the program.
Shawn will use his previous experiences to provide structure, frequent treatment reviews, and group and individual counseling sessions as a counselor here at Bravo.
Why I Do What I Do
Additional New Jersey Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Location
Recovery Centers of America operates a second Medication Assisted Treatment facility in Trenton, New Jersey called Trenton Healthcare Clinic. It offers a set of services very similar to Bravo Medical but may be easier to reach for some New Jersey residents in need. Learn more about RCA’s other New Jersey Suboxone and Methadone Clinic location by clicking below.
