NewBridge Services Expands Access to Mental Health Care With Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NewBridge Services is expanding access to mental health care in Sussex County by offering adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management at its Sparta offic

James Castagna, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, assesses each client’s symptoms, makes diagnoses and discusses medication options. He educates clients on what to expect and provides ongoing medication management. He also coordinates care with referring medical providers and community clinicians to support each patient’s treatment plan.

Castagna works with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as severe and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

“What I enjoy is seeing people improve and become better versions of themselves — and notice that in themselves,” Castagna said.

The Sparta office serves adults and is one of three NewBridge locations providing individualized outpatient mental health counseling. Its licensed clinicians offer evidence-based therapies in a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Clinicians work with clients to address stress, anger, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties, as well as mental illnesses.

NewBridge welcomes new clients, and most insurance plans are accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact the Access Department at 973-316-9333 or Services@NewBridge.org.

About NewBridge Services

Established in 1963, NewBridge Services is a community nonprofit helping children, adults and older adults build balance in their lives through counseling, housing and education. Each year, NewBridge supports thousands of people across Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. Its programs address mental illness, addiction, homelessness and isolation, and provide essential services that help individuals and families heal, grow and live more independently. NewBridge is proudly affiliated with Christian Health.