New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr is a NJ DMHAS-licensed addiction treatment provider in Newark, Essex County. Per the 2024 SAMHSA National Directory, the facility offers partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment.
At a glance
- Address: 9 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
- County: Essex
- Phone: 973-242-6599
- Licensure: NJ DMHAS-licensed (state substance use treatment agency)
- Levels of care: Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient, Outpatient MAT (methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone), Regular outpatient, and Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- MAT medications offered: Buprenorphine and Naltrexone
- Populations served: Men, Women, Co-occurring mental health and SUD, Criminal justice-involved, and Young adults
- Payment accepted: NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) and Self-pay / cash
Program overview
Per public records, New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr provides partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment. The program operates from 9 Lincoln Park and serves patients across Essex County and surrounding areas. Specific day-to-day program schedules, clinical staff composition, and admission capacity are not published in SAMHSA’s directory — these details should be confirmed directly with the facility during your intake call.
What New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr is documented to offer
- Medication-assisted treatment: the facility dispenses or prescribes Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for opioid use disorder. MAT is the most evidence-based pharmacotherapy for OUD.
- NJ FamilyCare accepted: important for Medicaid-covered patients. Verify which of the five current MCO networks the facility participates in before assuming in-network status.
Who New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr is typically appropriate for
Based on the public data, New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr is likely appropriate for patients with opioid use disorder seeking medication-assisted treatment in an outpatient setting, patients who need structured clinical support while maintaining work/family responsibilities (IOP), and patients who need daily structured clinical programming but have stable housing (PHP).
This is a directional assessment from public records — it’s not a substitute for a clinical intake. The facility’s admissions team will assess fit during your initial call.
What to verify before calling New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr
- NJ DMHAS licensure — confirm current status via the NJ DMHAS licensure lookup.
- Insurance network status — call your insurance carrier and verify that New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr is currently in-network for your specific plan. Self-reported payer acceptance in the SAMHSA directory is a starting point, not proof of current in-network contract.
- Current level of care availability — ask specifically about bed or slot availability at the level of care you need. SAMHSA-listed services do not guarantee current open admissions.
- Medications policy — if you’re on prescribed buprenorphine, methadone, or other psychiatric medication, confirm the facility’s policy on maintaining your medication during treatment.
- Length-of-stay expectations — ask what a typical length of stay looks like for patients with your clinical presentation.
- MAT specifics — which specific medication(s), induction/transition protocol, and continuation plan post-discharge.
Considering New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr?
Not sure if New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr is the right fit? Call (888) 699-0742 to talk through your options. We’ll help you understand what to ask, what insurance considerations apply, and how it compares with other facilities in the area.
About this profile
Sources: SAMHSA 2024 National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs, NJ DMHAS licensure records.
Last verified: 2026-04-21
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