Blau Wellness Center
The Blau Wellness Center is part of the Brandt Behavioral Health Treatment Center and Retreat at Rutgers University. As the outpatient arm of the initiative, the Blau Center offers evidence-based, compassionate mental health care for adolescents and young adults.
Grounded in Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care’s decades of clinical expertise, the Blau Wellness Center bridges hospital-level excellence with the accessibility and comfort of a community-based setting.
Our Approach
Flexible, Personalized, and Evidence-Based Care
At the Blau Wellness Center, every treatment plan is designed around the individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals. Our outpatient programs provide structure and consistency while allowing youth to stay connected to school, family, and community life.
Services include:
Call for an appointment: 732-235-6888
Our clinicians specialize in supporting:
Anxiety and mood disorders
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma
Personality disorders
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
Behavioral and attention-related disorders
Social and adjustment difficulties
What makes us unique?
Our group therapy programs help adolescents and young adults connect, learn, and grow in a supportive environment. Each group is led by licensed clinicians.
Current groups include:
Parent and Caregiver Online Support Group
Art Therapy Group
Building Healthy Relationships
Many more to come!
Frequently Asked Questions
Outpatient treatment allows adolescents and young adults to receive structured mental health care while continuing to live at home and attend school or work. It offers flexibility and ongoing support through scheduled therapy sessions.
Session frequency depends on the individual’s treatment plan and level of need. Some patients participate in weekly individual or group therapy, while others may attend an intensive outpatient program (IOP) that meets several times per week. Our clinical team collaborates with each family to determine the most effective schedule.
Choosing the right level of care depends on the severity of symptoms, recent safety concerns, and how much day-to-day functioning is being affected.
For individuals transitioning from an inpatient psychiatric unit, a step-down to IOP is often—but not always—clinically recommended before beginning traditional weekly outpatient care. This provides additional stabilization, safety planning, and monitoring during the high-risk period immediately after hospitalization. Our clinical team will work closely with you and your family to recommend the level of care that aligns best with your needs and ensures the safest, most effective path forward.
We specialize in treating adolescents and young adults, typically aged 13 to 23, as well as providing guidance and resources for their families and caregivers.
Yes. The Blau Wellness Center accepts most major private and public insurance plans. Our staff can assist with verifying coverage and exploring financial options to ensure that care remains accessible to all families.