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Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health is dedicated to offering compassionate care in serene and secure surroundings to ensure patients feel comfortable and supported during their mental health journey.Our Interdisciplinary ApproachAt Ramapo Ridge, a 58-bed inpatient mental health hospital licensed by the state of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission, adults in need of inpatient care benefit from a fully personalized treatment plan designed to reach their unique goals. Therapeutic treatment is delivered by our skilled interdisciplinary care team, which includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and aides, activities therapists, social workers, internists, dieticians, and chaplains. Daily treatment may consist of medication, individual and group therapy, therapeutic activities, family support, and pastoral care services.We also offer a geriatric psychiatric program that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses that commonly affect older adults, such as dementia, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety.The Difference at Ramapo Ridge         Comforting Dcor and a Beautiful Setting: Soothing surroundings provide comfort to patients as they heal, with views of forested grounds, water features, and plenty of windows for natural light.          Respect for Privacy: We provide everyone in our care with a secure environment where privacy is respected.         Therapeutic Activities: Our diverse schedule of activities helps patients thrive in their journey and creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.         Safety and Quality of Care: Our highly qualified team members follow strict procedures and use advanced technologies to ensure all our patients are safe and comfortable. Inpatient Treatment at Ramapo RidgeInpatient treatment can be lifesaving for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Ramapo Ridge provides a safe and therapeutic environment where patients isolate from triggers, stabilize, and learn coping skills to use after they return to their life outside of the hospital. If you think you might benefit from inpatient treatment, we are here to help. Visit your primary or mental health care provider to request a referral for admission to our program or call (201) 848-5500 to make an appointment at LiveWell Counseling for an evaluation. If waiting for an appointment is not an option, please call 911 or 988 for emergency assistance.

Spring is a great time for cleaning and organizing. As the trees show their leaves and flowers bloom, it feels good to refresh your home by working on decluttering, organizing and cleaning. Because spring is also a time when people are starting to think about putting their home on the market, now is the perfect opportunity to start downsizing. Lets get started!  Plan ahead This job isnt something for a spontaneous weekend. Planning your cleaning and organizing takes a little bit of work to make it worthwhile. First, decide what your goal is. Do you want to clear clutter from every room? Are you trying to downsize for a smaller home or get the basement organized? Do you want to deep clean your entire home? Whatever your goal is, make sure youve considered all options. Clutter-busting in your bedroom is very different from cleaning out your garage. Second, pick your process. While some people like to concentrate on a room or section of the house, others like to sort like with like. For example, some people gather all the books in the house in one central place and start from there. Others like to start with the messiest place in the house. Use whatever works best for you. Third, decide where unwanted items will go. Can you sell a collection or gift it to a friend? Will you donate to a favorite organization? If you need to trash some things, do you know your citys pick-up dates and rules? It helps to know this in advance so you can work effectively. Finally, gather any supplies you might need. If you are cleaning, make sure to have enough rags, paper towels, cleaning solutions, furniture spray, etc. If you are downsizing, you will want to stock up on boxes, tape and markers. You can also ask for some help from family or friends. To make sure you stick to your goal, take breaks and reward yourself when you get a big chore done.   Tackle one area at a time If youve decided to take on one room or area of your house at a time, choose the one that is the most in need of help. Getting the biggest chore off your plate and finished will spur you on to keep moving to other rooms. One method is to start in one corner and move around the room. This gives your cleaning and organizing a focus so you dont get overwhelmed. You can pay attention to each section of the room, whether youre cleaning, organizing or downsizing. Another method is to actually take everything out of the room and then sort, purge and clean as you put things back. This forces you to see how much is in the room and touch almost every single item.   Try sorting by categories  You can tackle this seasonal chore by item as well. Choose a category and go through it thoroughly and toss, sell or donate what you dont need. This can include things such as: Clothing you havent worn in the last two yearsPaperwork that isnt needed any longer Office or school items such as empty folders or old notebooksUnused electronics that no longer work or are not usedMismatched items including  single socks, storage bins without a lid, etc. Kitchen supplies such as expired spices or long-forgotten freezer items Books that have already been read Old make-up, nail polish or creams that are dated or dried out Use the 4-pile method  The professionals at WayForth often recommend four separate piles to help you sort and organize. These include: KEEP, SELL, DONATE and TRASH and what they like to refer to as The 4-Pile Method. The KEEP pile includes things that you are currently using, are going to take with you in a move or give to a family member or friend.  The SELL pile can be items that are designated for a yard sale or through an Internet sale site such as Ebay. Think about consignment shops or even online auction houses if you have a lot of items.  The DONATE group includes things that will go to charity organizations. Make sure you are realistic about what you are donating; items that are broken or stained will eventually be thrown away by the group.  TRASH is just what the name implies. This is the pile that is going to be thrown out. If you are disposing of electronics, old paint or other household materials that may include chemicals, be sure to know what guidelines you must follow in your area.   Helpful resources for donations If you have a list of organizations that take donations, it can be a lot easier to move things out. Make a list of places in your city that will be happy to make use of your donations. Weve gathered a few national organizations and other ideas to get you started. Habitat For Humanity Appreciates donations of gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Global Literacy Project Accepts donated books in order to foster community-based literacy initiatives throughout the world. Project Smile Donated baby and childrens items are provided to emergency responders to help ease the pain and fear of children in their care.For those who are giving away items for free in their own towns and neighborhoods,Freecycleis all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Or try your local Buy Nothing group on Facebook.  Dress for Success Provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide. Lions Clubs Eyeglass Recycling Recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in low- and middle-income communities. Cell Phones for Soldiers This non-profit helps connect our troops around the world with their families. Browse the internet for your local animal shelter. They are always in need of blankets, towels, sheets, and soft bedding to provide their rescues with warmth and a comfortable place to sleep during their stay. 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately half of all women will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. Christian Health is addressing this growing need for specialized services for women who have experienced trauma with Haven at Ramapo Ridge.Haven at Ramapo Ridge provides compassionate inpatient trauma-informed care and services in a safe and secure wing for women only in our Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital in Wyckoff, New Jersey. The program is the first of its kind in Bergen County and the only inpatient womens program in New Jersey.True Trauma-Informed CareHaven provides therapeutic, healing treatment for women who have experienced various types of trauma, such as violence, abuse, neglect, tours of duty, grief and loss, chronic loneliness, illness, fetal loss, postpartum depression, infertility, community disasters, and other emotionally harmful experiences.The programs team members, including nurses and nursing assistants, social workers, and those providing therapeutic activities, have been thoroughly trained in womens trauma and trauma-informed care to effectively address these unique issues with kindness, compassion, and understanding.At Haven, women have personalized care plans that address their individual struggles and experiences. Because Haven is a safe space separate from the general population, we provide women with privacy, a sense of security and stability away from triggers, and a peaceful environment for small-group therapy sessions.A Path to HealingThrough our specialized therapy and personalized care plans, women are able to explore their past and the emotional and physical impact caused by their traumatic experiences. For the first time in their lives, many of these women are finally able to process and express their feelings effectively, helping them to begin their path to healing. At Haven, women are more than their trauma.Learn More About Haven at Ramapo Ridge If you think Haven might be right for you, please call us at (201) 848-5500 or visit ChristianHealthNJ.info/Haven to find out more.

As a leading provider of pilonidal treatments, the Pilonidal Treatment Center of New Jersey (PTCNJ) is a unique medical practice with pilonidal surgeons solely focused on the treatment and cure of pilonidal disease. Our pilonidal treatments include antibiotic management, emergency surgical drainage, surgical removal, laser ablation, and more. PTCNJ is the only center in the state dedicated to the treatment and cure of pilonidal disease. We treat our patients with an emphasis on compassion, competence, and professionalism. Contact us today to find out what a pilonidal cyst doctor can do for you.Our pilonidal surgeons are specialized in pilonidal cyst surgery, simple pilonidal cystectomy, antibiotic management for pilonidal disease, emergency surgical drainage and pit picking. Visit our website to learn more about pilonidal diseases, symptoms and treatments.More information!Business email: info@ptcnj.comPhone number: (862) 267-0388Hours operation:Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM ; Thursday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PMSocial media:Facebook | Blog