New Pathway Counseling is a NJ DMHAS-licensed addiction treatment provider in Paramus, Bergen County. Per the 2024 SAMHSA National Directory, the facility offers medically supervised detox, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment.
This is one of 1 locations operated under the New Pathway Counseling organization — see the multi-site section below.
At a glance
- Address: 20 Powers Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652
- County: Bergen
- Phone: 201-730-9713 x401
- Licensure: NJ DMHAS-licensed (state substance use treatment agency)
- Levels of care: Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient MAT (methadone/buprenorphine/naltrexone), Regular outpatient, and Partial hospitalization (PHP)
- MAT medications offered: Buprenorphine and Naltrexone
- Populations served: Adolescents, Men, Women, Co-occurring mental health and SUD, Co Occurring Pain Sud, Criminal justice-involved, Intimate Partner Violence Survivors, LGBTQ, Pregnant and postpartum women, Seniors, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Trauma Survivors, Veterans, and Young adults
- Payment accepted: Private insurance, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), Sliding fee scale, and Self-pay / cash
Program overview
Per public records, New Pathway Counseling provides medically supervised detox, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment. The program operates from 20 Powers Drive and serves patients across Bergen 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 Pathway Counseling 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.
- Medically supervised detox: the facility offers clinical detoxification, which is essential for safely managing alcohol, benzodiazepine, and high-dose opioid withdrawal.
- Adolescent/teen programming: the facility is configured to serve patients under 18.
- LGBTQ population served: the facility self-reports LGBTQ-affirming programming. Ask about specific staff training and clinical policies during intake to confirm the programming depth.
- Veteran programming: the facility is configured to serve veterans — confirm whether care is VA-direct, VA Community Care, TRICARE, or standalone commercial during intake.
- 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 Pathway Counseling is typically appropriate for
Based on the public data, New Pathway Counseling 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 Pathway Counseling
- NJ DMHAS licensure — confirm current status via the NJ DMHAS licensure lookup.
- Insurance network status — call your insurance carrier and verify that New Pathway Counseling 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 Pathway Counseling?
Not sure if New Pathway Counseling 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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