New Directions Behavioral Health – Newark, New Jersey
9 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery (ATR) Voucher
- 638 contracts
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Medicare
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Found in Newark, New Jersey, New Directions Behavioral Health Center offers a whole spectrum of treatments for those suffering with drug use problems. Offering flexible and individualized treatment to fit every client, the institution serves adult men and women recovering from addiction. New Directions guarantees inclusiveness for all clients by not emphasizing faith-based or gender-specific initiatives.
To help long-term rehabilitation, the institution provides outpatient programs (OP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and aftercare services. At New Directions, treatment approaches comprise individual, group, and family therapy as well as couples counseling and instructional programs. To enable people on their path to rehabilitation, the facility also includes self-help initiatives. New Directions Behavioral Health Center is famous for its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which guarantees a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation going beyond treatment by helping companies assist their workers through mental health and addiction treatments.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Group counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Detoxification
- Outpatient
License and Accreditation
Amenities
- Residential setting
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Most private insurances accepted