New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr
OutpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidPrivate insuranceSliding scaleSelf-pay
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Medications used
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Cognitive remediation therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Special programs
- Veterans · Active duty military · Members of military families · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Assisted Outpatient Treatment
- Language services
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing · Spanish · Other languages (excluding Spanish)
- Other languages
- Arabic · Creole · French
Questions to ask New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- 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 New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr
New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With New Jersey Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
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 New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr offer?
New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr located?
9 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102.
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.