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IKANN WELLNESS

Jewish Mental Health & Recovery Center for Women • Hollywood, FL

(786) 504-7626
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Jewish Women’s Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Care for Passaic, NJ Families

Jewish Women’s Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Care for Passaic, NJ Families

For Jewish women and families in Passaic, Clifton, and nearby New Jersey communities, getting help for addiction and mental health concerns can be difficult to navigate alone.

A woman may be struggling with substance use while also facing trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, or another mental health concern. When more than one issue is present, she deserves care that sees the full picture rather than treating one concern while overlooking another.

IKANN Wellness is a fully Jewish women’s mental health and recovery center in South Florida. Jewish life is not a separate track or a limited accommodation. It is the foundation of our environment, community, and support for Jewish women and their families.

IKANN Wellness does not have a physical treatment location in Passaic or Clifton. We work with women and families from these communities who are considering Florida-based care. Conversations are handled privately and confidentially.

Understanding Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis means that substance use occurs alongside a mental health condition. For example, a woman may be dealing with alcohol or drug use while also experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, an eating disorder, or another emotional health concern.

These challenges can affect each other. A woman may use substances to cope with distress, while substance use can increase anxiety, depression, relationship strain, isolation, and instability.

IKANN Wellness provides women’s mental health and recovery care designed to address a woman’s individual needs through one connected clinical team. The appropriate treatment plan is determined through a confidential assessment.

Care may include Partial Hospitalization Program, also called PHP or day programming, Intensive Outpatient Program, also called IOP, Women’s Night IOP, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, parent support, trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, holistic therapies, and animal-assisted therapeutic activities.

A Fully Jewish Environment for Women

For women from Passaic and Clifton, seeking help can involve concerns about privacy, community expectations, family relationships, shidduchim, stigma, and the fear of being misunderstood.

IKANN Wellness was created for Jewish women. A woman should not have to choose between receiving meaningful clinical help and remaining connected to her Jewish identity, values, and way of life.

We provide a women-only, fully Jewish environment where women can speak honestly about what they are facing. Our goal is to help each woman build emotional stability, healthier coping skills, stronger relationships, and a practical path forward.

The IKANN Wellness and Yacholet Connection

IKANN Wellness works alongside Yacholet, a Jewish nonprofit organization in Hollywood, Florida, that supports young Jewish women in crisis.

Yacholet provides trauma-informed support, therapeutic supportive living, life-skills development, mentoring, Jewish community engagement, and community programming.

Yacholet provides a warm Jewish living environment with kosher food, Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and community connection. Clinical and therapeutic services are provided by IKANN Wellness.

Together, IKANN Wellness and Yacholet may provide a connected path for eligible women that includes clinical care, therapeutic supportive living when appropriate, family involvement, Jewish community, life-skills support, and help preparing for a more stable future.

Families can learn more about Yacholet at yacholet.org.

A Private Fresh Start Away From Home

For some women, stepping outside the pressure, triggers, relationships, or expectations of home can make it easier to focus on healing. A new environment can create space for privacy, perspective, and a healthier daily routine.

Traveling from Passaic or Clifton to South Florida is an important decision. IKANN Wellness can speak privately with a woman or her family about whether our programs may be appropriate.

Important topics may include whether PHP, IOP, outpatient therapy, or another level of care is appropriate; whether immediate hospital-based stabilization is needed first; insurance verification and financial considerations; travel and local living arrangements; whether Yacholet’s therapeutic supportive living may be appropriate; family therapy and parent support; and planning for a safe transition after treatment.

IKANN Wellness can verify insurance benefits before a family makes a commitment. Call 786-504-7626 or visit ikannwellness.com/insurance/ to begin the process.

When Immediate Help Is Needed

If a woman is in immediate danger, has thoughts of suicide, cannot remain safe, needs urgent medical care, or may need medical detoxification, call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

IKANN Wellness is an outpatient mental health and recovery center. Emergency or hospital-based stabilization may be needed before outpatient treatment begins.

Contact IKANN Wellness

If you are a Jewish woman or family member in Passaic or Clifton seeking a private, women-only, fully Jewish environment for dual diagnosis, mental health treatment, or recovery support, IKANN Wellness is available to speak with you confidentially.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IKANN Wellness have a Passaic or Clifton location?

No. IKANN Wellness is located in South Florida. We work with women and families from Passaic, Clifton, and surrounding Jewish communities who are considering Florida-based care.

What does dual diagnosis mean?

Dual diagnosis means that a woman is dealing with substance use and a mental health condition at the same time. Each woman’s needs are different, which is why a confidential assessment is important before deciding what care may be appropriate.

Is IKANN Wellness a Jewish program?

Yes. IKANN Wellness is a fully Jewish women’s mental health and recovery center. Jewish identity, values, cultural understanding, and community are central to the care experience.

Is kosher food available?

Kosher food is available through Yacholet’s therapeutic supportive living environment. Families should speak directly with the team about current availability, individual needs, and whether supportive living is appropriate.

Can a woman attend PHP or IOP while continuing to live in Passaic?

No. PHP, IOP, and Night IOP require a woman to be physically present in South Florida for services. Our team can discuss local arrangements and whether therapeutic supportive living may be appropriate.

How is privacy protected?

Privacy is extremely important to IKANN Wellness. We understand the sensitivity of seeking help within close-knit Jewish communities. Conversations with our team are confidential, and care is provided in a respectful women-only environment.