Friends Hospital

Friends Hospital is a private hospital located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Established over 200 years ago, it is the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the United States. With a staff of 295 employees, Friends Hospital generates an annual revenue of $500 million. The hospital provides psychiatric treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors. Friends Hospital's approach to care is rooted in the belief that all individuals, regardless of mental health challenges, can lead fulfilling lives with kindness, dignity, and respect. They utilize evidence-based behavioral health practices and modern wellness principles to equip patients with the tools to understand and manage their conditions in a compassionate setting. Friends Hospital's commitment to quality care has earned them recognition as one of Philadelphia's top mental health facilities. They are the only inpatient psychiatric hospital in Pennsylvania to achieve The Joint Commission's Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® designation for four consecutive years. In 2016, the hospital was also named a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). For more information, visit friendshospital.com.