Substance Use Care in New Brunswick & Mt. Holly NJ
Compassionate, evidence-based help for you or someone you love
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive treatment approach for individuals facing substance use disorders and concurrent mental health disorders. We offer various services, such as individual therapy, medication management, group therapy, care management, and telehealth sessions, all designed to empower our clients and their families to lead healthier and more productive lives. Our counseling methods are rooted in evidence-based practices, with a focus on cultivating self-awareness, promoting alternative behaviors to substance use, and improving overall quality of life. Our focus is to guide our clients on their journey towards recovery and well-being.
What “Substance Use Disorder (SUD)” Means
SUD is a medical condition where using alcohol or other drugs continues despite problems in health, work, school, or relationships. It exists on a spectrum (mild to severe) and is treatable. Many people get better with the right mix of counseling, medications, and support. National Institute on Drug AbuseSAMHSA
Common signs can include strong cravings, needing more to get the same effect, giving up activities, or withdrawal symptoms. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and help works. National Institute on Drug Abuse
Our Approach
Judgment-free & trauma-informed
We create safety, choice, and collaboration in every visit.
Person-first, strengths-based care
You set goals; we support them.
Integrated care for co-occurring needs
Substance use, mental health, and physical health are addressed together. SAMHSA
Services (Tailored to Your Goals)
Individual Therapy
Private sessions focused on skills, insight, and practical next steps.
Group Therapy
Connection, coping skills, and peer support.
Medication Management
Evidence-based medications for opioid or alcohol use disorders (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) and treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions.
Care Management
Help with referrals, benefits, transportation, and care coordination.
Telehealth Video Visits
Secure sessions from home when appropriate.
Naloxone (Narcan) saves lives. In NJ, pharmacies can dispense naloxone without an individual prescription; community distribution is also authorized. Ask us where to get it free or low-cost.
Counseling Approaches (What it’s Like)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
We help you resolve ambivalence and tap your own reasons for change. Short-term, collaborative, and practical.
Trauma-Informed Care
We recognize how trauma affects health and tailor care to avoid re-traumatization.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Learn skills to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R)
Build hope, purpose, empowerment, and belonging.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Clarify values and take constructive action—even when difficult feelings show up.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
1. Warm welcome & paperwork support
We’ll help with forms and benefits.
2. Compassionate assessment
A licensed clinician asks about your goals, health history, strengths, and supports.
3. Your plan, your pace
We co-create a plan that may include therapy, groups, medications, and practical supports.
4. Follow-up & adjustments
We check in often and adjust what’s not working.
For Families & Loved Ones
We offer education, coaching on communication and boundaries, overdose prevention (including naloxone training), and referrals to peer supports. Recovery is easier with a supported network.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We provide interpreter services and reasonable accommodations. Let us know what you need to feel safe and respected.
Language Matters (Our Pledge)
We commit to person-first, stigma-reducing language in every interaction and on this website. See what that looks like in everyday words.
Ready to Start?
Call our intake line or send a secure message. We’ll offer the soonest available appointment and review options that fit your schedule—including evening or telehealth when available.
Need help now? Call or text 988 for 24/7 emotional support. In New Jersey, ReachNJ connects you to local treatment and support.