American Habitare and Counseling Inc
687 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114
American Habitare and Counseling, Inc.
Address: 687 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114 · Map
Phone: (973) 799-0508
About American Habitare and Counseling, Inc.
American Habitare and Counseling provides treatment for substance use issues along with mental health conditions that occur at the same time. They offer a range of care options, including day treatment, intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient services. The center supports quick entry into treatment by accepting walk-ins and not using a waitlist, helping people begin their recovery sooner without avoidable interruptions.
Treatment plans are tailored to each individual, drawing on their personal strengths and specific needs. The staff uses proven, evidence-based methods such as individual counseling, group therapy, and structured skill-building sessions. Together, these services help clients work toward the underlying causes of addiction while gaining practical tools and support to promote long-term health and sobriety.
American Habitare and Counseling also offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, pairing FDA-approved medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone with behavioral therapies. In addition, they provide fee-for-service options for people involved in the justice system, including services related to drug court and parole. The center delivers care in both English and Spanish, making services more accessible and responsive to the community’s cultural needs.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction · Heroin · Opioids · Prescription Drugs · Synthetic Drugs
- Conditions treated
- Gambling · Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Motivational Interviewing · Relapse Prevention Counseling
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment · Medical · Personalized Treatment · Strengths-Based
- Who it serves
- LGBTQ+ · Men · Men and Women · Older Adults · Veterans · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Intensive Outpatient Program · Outpatient Treatment
- Languages
- Arabic · English · Portuguese · Russian · Spanish
Questions to ask American Habitare and Counseling, Inc.
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by New Jersey. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at American Habitare and Counseling, Inc.
American Habitare and Counseling, Inc. did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your New Jersey Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Newark
Measured from the population center of Essex County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: East Orange, about less than a mile
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): East Orange, about 1.2 miles (168 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: East Orange, about less than a mile (309 within 25 miles)
See the Essex County treatment map, methadone clinics near Essex County and Suboxone doctors near Essex County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does American Habitare and Counseling, Inc. offer?
American Habitare and Counseling, Inc. reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: MAT, Methadone (OTP). Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does American Habitare and Counseling, Inc. accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is American Habitare and Counseling, Inc. located?
687 Frelinghuysen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Newark?
From the center of Essex County, the closest program offering medical detox is in East Orange, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.