About Us

Recovery Is Never Out of Reach

“Since 1970, NBCC/BCC has offered judgment-free, trauma-informed mental health and substance use care in New Brunswick and Burlington (Mount Holly). Our CARF-accredited teams provide therapy, MOUD, care management, peer support, and telehealth—always centered on your goals, culture, and strengths. All are welcome here.”

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New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) and Burlington Comprehensive Counseling (BCC) are CARF-accredited outpatient mental health and substance use treatment programs with two clinics—New Brunswick and Burlington (Mount Holly)—serving New Jersey since 1970.
We provide judgment-free, client-centered, trauma-informed care so people and families can heal, grow, and thrive.

Who We Are

  • Trusted & accredited: CARF-accredited programs with licensed clinicians (therapists, nurses, prescribers, and peer professionals).
  • Two welcoming clinics:
    New Brunswick: 320 Suydam Street, New Brunswick, NJ
    Burlington (Mount Holly): 605 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ
  • A care philosophy that centers you: Your voice, culture, values, and goals guide every step of treatment.
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming: This is a Progress Pride Flag safe space—all genders, sexual orientations, and identities are welcome.

How We Care (Trauma-informed, Client-centered)

We follow the core principles of trauma-informed care in every interaction:

Safety

Calm, welcoming spaces; clear boundaries and predictable processes.

Trust & transparency

Plain-language explanations about options, risks, and benefits.

Choice

You set goals; we offer options (in-person and telehealth) and respect preferences.

Collaboration

Care plans are created with you (and your family/supports if you choose).

Empowerment

We build on strengths, celebrate progress, and support self-advocacy.

Cultural humility

Services are responsive to culture, language, faith, ability, and lived experience.

We also practice harm reduction and recovery-oriented care—helping you stay safer today while building the future you want.

What We Offer

Mental Health Therapy

Individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, MI, trauma-focused care, skills training).

Substance Use Care

Screening, assessment, and individualized treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD):

Options may include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, with medication management and counseling.

Care Management & Peer Support

Help with benefits, referrals, coordination with primary care/specialty care, and support from trained peers.

Flexible Access

Telehealth visits available when appropriate; evening options by location.

Privacy matters: We protect your information under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Getting Started

  1. Contact us to schedule an intake (self-referrals and provider referrals welcome).
  2. Meet your team and complete a strengths-based assessment.
  3. Choose your plan—together we set goals and steps that fit your life.
  4. Begin services in person or via telehealth (when clinically appropriate).

We aim for easy, same-week access whenever possible.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, client- and family-centered mental health and substance use treatment that empowers individuals to live the lives they envision.

Our Vision

Compassionate communities where everyone can pursue a meaningful life—and where mental health and substance use challenges are addressed with respect, equity, and effectiveness.

Our Core Values (the 5 Ps)

Person & Family-Centered

Care honors your culture, choices, and goals.

Potential

We see strengths and the capacity for wellness and recovery in every person.

Power

The people we serve—and our workforce—shape our services, policies, and practices.

Partnerships

We collaborate with families, community partners, and health systems to expand access and impact.

Performance

We use proven practices, quality improvement, and technology to improve outcomes and experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity

We welcome people of all races, cultures, languages, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations. We work to reduce barriers (transportation, technology, stigma, cost) and can arrange interpreter services upon request.