CHEMED Health Center

Behavioral Health • Lakewood, NJ • Since 2007

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CHEMED Health Center in Lakewood, NJ offers integrated behavioral health as part of its primary care continuum. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHEMED provides patient-centered services across multiple departments, including Behavioral Health, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, and Dentistry. The Lakewood campus functions as a community health hub focused on serving underprivileged and underinsured populations, with a mission to integrate behavioral health with medical care. The organization employs about 105 staff and operates from its headquarters at 1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ.

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Clinic Type

Behavioral Health (multi-location group)

Address

1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701; 1171 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone

732.364.6666

Email

medicalrecords@chemedhealth.org

Opening Hours

9:00am - 5:00pm

Website

https://www.chemedhealth.org/department/behavioral-health

Services Offered

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Team

Shawlom Francis, Masters of Social Work, Rutgers University — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Interim Director of Psychotherapy
Irene Paoni, LC SW, LCADC, CCS — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CCS

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the Madison and River locations’ hours?

9:00am - 5:00pm (Madison) and various hours listed under River location, with some groups and programs indicated; in general hours include 9:00am start for certain services.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

HelpConnectUsa: 4.6/5 (48)
WebMD: 5/5 (1)

Patients praise

Convenient 'Fast Track' urgent care services with extended hours
Comprehensive integrated services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) in one location
Accessibility for uninsured or underinsured patients due to insurance acceptance policies
Professional and compassionate care reported by many patients
Clean and well-maintained facility

Common complaints

Difficulty scheduling timely appointments; long wait times for appointments and walk-ins
Reports of unprofessional or dismissive staff in some departments
Disorganization, particularly in specialized departments like women's health
Legal history involving medical malpractice claims

"The staff was incredible- they got me in and out so fast.. it makes the whole medical experience less difficult and daunting."

— Patient review on LocalityBiz

"Whenever my son needs the Dr he could never get an appointment with the Dr. They send you to Fast Track. Waited 3 HOURS!!!"

— Patient review on Medicals-Health.com

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

CHEMED Unveils Ambitious “Medical Village” Plan at Record-Breaking Conference - Lakewood Alerts — Feb 15, 2026
CHEMED Announces 60-Acre Outpatient Healthcare Campus in Lakewood - Lakewood Alerts — May 13, 2026
Caring for a Growing Community: CHEMED Shares Its Vision for The Medical Village | Matzav.com — Feb 16, 2026
CHEMED Medical & Ethics Conference Sets the Stage for the Future of Community Healthcare - FrumNews.com – News For The Frum Community! — Feb 16, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.