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Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare

At the Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare, we ensure a safe and personalized healing journey for our clients.

We embrace a nonjudgmental approach and offer a warm environment to everyone seeking aid in our certified behavioral health programs.

03/26/2026

One of the questions Rubicon hears all the time: What came first, the mental health challenge or the addiction?

As Christian Lombino, LAC, Primary Therapist, shares in this video, it’s rarely a simple answer; it's a bit of a chicken-or-the-egg situation.

For some, substance use starts as a way to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress, but over time, it can make those symptoms worse. For others, long-term substance use can change brain chemistry and lead to additional mental health challenges.

🩵 At Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare, we treat both, because real healing means addressing the full picture.

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03/17/2026

➡️ Recovery doesn’t just happen at the individual level; it can reshape an entire family.

As Primary Therapist Wendy Neggers, MSAC, LCADC shares, when loved ones are part of the process, everything becomes steadier, clearer, and more supportive. This creates a stronger foundation for long-term recovery.

At Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare, we believe healing is something you build together. 🫶

If you or someone you love is struggling, we’re here to help. 🩵

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03/06/2026

At Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare, the culture we’ve built has always been at the center of everything we do. 🫶

What started as a shared vision between Laura and Mike has grown into a team of incredible people who bring both personal and professional experience to the work of helping others heal.

Our Executive Director, Megan Thomson, shares a little about what makes Rubicon so special: a team that supports one another just as much as we support the individuals and families who trust us with their care. 🩵

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🌐 rubiconmentalhealth.com

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03/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Kelly Ciarlletta, MA, LPC, ACS!

Since the very beginning of Rubicon, Kelly has been instrumental in building our clinical foundation and leading with excellence, compassion, and integrity. Her commitment to high‑quality, individualized care has made a lasting impact on both our clients and our team.

We’re proud to share her well‑deserved promotion to Clinical Supervisor of Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare. Kelly’s leadership and clinical expertise continue to shape our mission and drive meaningful outcomes.

Please join us in congratulating Kelly on this exciting milestone! We’re grateful for all you do and excited for what’s ahead. 🩵

03/04/2026

🎉 Today we’re celebrating two years of Rubicon Recovery Center! 💫

Over the past two years, Rubicon has grown from the initial opening of Rubicon Recovery Center into a broader behavioral health organization that now includes both Rubicon Recovery Center and Rubicon Mental Health, allowing us to support individuals through addiction recovery and mental health care.

This milestone is truly a reflection of the people behind the work we do. Our team shows up every day with compassion, dedication, and a shared commitment to helping others find stability and healing. These two successful years wouldn’t have been possible without our Rubicon family.

We’re so incredibly grateful for everyone who has been part of the journey so far, and proud of the close-knit community we’re continuing to build together! 🩵

02/22/2026

Operating in survival mode for long periods of time takes a toll. If you’re constantly managing stress, anxiety, or coping patterns that feel harder to control, it may be time to reach out for help.

Our team is here to guide you toward lasting wellness. 🩵

02/13/2026

Early sobriety can be one of the most challenging and most important phases of recovery. 🩵

As your body and mind adjust to life without substances, it’s common to experience withdrawal symptoms such as:

1️⃣ Anxiety/restlessness
2️⃣ Irritability/mood changes
3️⃣ Insomnia
4️⃣ Fatigue
5️⃣ Sweating/chills
6️⃣ Headaches/body aches
7️⃣ Nausea
8️⃣ Intense cravings

These symptoms can feel overwhelming at first, but they are a sign that your body is beginning to reset and heal. With the right support and structure, this phase becomes more manageable.

At Rubicon Recovery Center, we offer addiction treatment services in Watchung, New Jersey, providing compassionate, personalized care that supports individuals through the early stages of sobriety and beyond.

🌐 Learn more at rubiconrecoverycenter.com

01/25/2026

🩵 Self-care is how you take your power back. Through boundaries, rest, and honoring what you need.

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01/19/2026

🩵 What we carry isn’t always ours to begin with. Generational trauma affects more than one lifetime, shaping how we cope, connect, and survive. When trauma goes untreated, it often gets passed on, sometimes showing up as anxiety, depression, or even substance use.

With trauma-informed, compassionate care, healing is possible; individuals can address both mental health and addiction struggles at their root and begin creating healthier patterns.

At Rubicon Recovery Center and Rubicon Mental Health, we specialize in helping people break the cycle. 🫶

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🌐 rubiconmentalhealth.com

01/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Kaitlyn Santucci, who has officially become a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)! 🎉

Kaitlyn’s growth from Clinical Intern to Primary Therapist reflects her dedication to supporting clients navigating addiction and mental health challenges. We’re so proud to have her as part of our behavioral healthcare team and grateful for the compassionate care she provides every day! 🩵

01/05/2026

❄️ Dry January shouldn’t be viewed as just a trend. For many, it’s a wake-up call.

Stopping alcohol can reveal how much it’s been affecting your sleep, mood, mental health, and daily life. If quitting feels harder than expected, it may have escalated to alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). These conditions are not a lack of willpower, but a condition that deserves support.

At Rubicon Recovery Center, we specialize in helping individuals break free from alcohol addiction with compassionate, evidence-based care. 🫶

Let this Dry January be your first step toward sobriety, and remember, you don’t have to navigate this chapter alone. Rubicon’s recovery experts are just a phone call away. 🩵

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01/02/2026

As we look back on 2025, we’re overflowing with gratitude for the people, moments, and growth that shaped Rubicon this year! 💫

We took meaningful steps forward, rebranding as Rubicon Behavioral Healthcare, opening Rubicon Mental Health, and finishing another incredible year at Rubicon Recovery Center. We also celebrated well-deserved leadership promotions, including Sarah Couture stepping into the role of Clinical Director, Megan Thomson becoming our Executive Director, and Clara Tisi being promoted to Director of Business Development. This year also marked President Michael DeMasi’s 13 years of sobriety, a reminder of the lived experience and purpose behind our work’s mission.

Throughout the year, our team showed up for those struggling with addiction and/or their mental health, for each other, and for our community. From outreach events and industry conferences to initiatives like the Ice Bucket Challenge, these moments reflect who we are at Rubicon and why we do what we do.

2025 was about connection, compassion, and continued growth. We’re grateful to every single one of you who supported us, and we’re so excited for what 2026 will bring! 🩵

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🌐 rubiconmentalhealth.com

Address

40 Stirling Road Suite 208
Watchung, NJ
07069

Telephone

+19085290608

Website

http://www.rubiconrecoverycenter.com/, http://rubiconmentalhealth.com/

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