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CHEMED Health Center

4.6 out of 5 · 49 reviews

Behavioral Health • Lakewood, NJ • Since 2007

About

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.

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

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

"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].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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