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This place is fantastic the staff is, and I can say for real that they saved my life! So thankful for everything they did for me!
About Northeast Life Skills Associates
Northeast Life Skills Associates is in Passaic, New Jersey. The area was once an industrial hub and still has several architectural landmarks that reflect the blend of history and modern urban energy, offering a family-friendly community in which you can experience your substance use recovery. They offer a variety of treatment modalities that begin with a comprehensive assessment of your psychological, emotional, and addiction needs. They operate by a code of ethics that includes non-discrimination, ethical provision of care, accurate marketing, and integrity of clinical decision-making.
There are multiple treatment options including an opiate treatment program and a methadone intensive outpatient program to address your withdrawal symptoms and cravings during ongoing treatment.
Your therapy program may include evidence-based treatment in individual and group settings. They also provide managing life groups, HIV case management, and health education. HIV is a risk for IV drug users and if you engage in risky behavior while you are taking drugs. The program offers HIV rapid testing and pre and post-test counseling to provide a foundation of physical health during your substance use treatment.
In some cases, you may have had interactions with the criminal justice system requiring probation or parole stipulations. The program works with federal, state, and county services to ensure you receive the care stipulated by the court. They take inquiries 24/7 and provide medically assisted and social detoxification programs.
Their staff members include nurses, counselors, psychiatrists, physicians, and case managers to ensure you receive a comprehensive treatment program that increases the potential of achieving sobriety and sustainable recovery.
Latest Reviews
If you're a real drug addict this is not the place for you. This is one of the worst clinics in the state of New Jersey. ( I've been on 8 NJ Meth clinics over a 20+ year period.) The whole setup is a joke. None of the staff has a clue what it means to be a real drug addict. They distribute methadose not methadone. (Anyone who has had real methadone knows what I mean). They feel that 80 mg is a high dose. And if you have been on methadone in the past they're not willing to accept you. They'll tell you that you need more intensive care and tell you to go to an inpatient program for 6 months and then they'll accept you on their program. Which obviously if your clean why would I anyone want to get on methadone? So don't waste ur time. Because they will happily turn you away. Also don't expect to be dosed on the day of your intake, because they don't do that there. You're going to have to come back after they decide if you're worth their time and resources. If you've never been on methadone and don't have a long drug history then you might fit in here. But be careful because the staff is as fake as the methadone that they push.
Caring and dedicated staff. Life changer. You must committ to the process
this place saved alot of people's life but most of all my husband, the staff are good helpfull recomend....and I love that there is no hanging out in front or surrounding area
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Medically Assisted Detox A medical detox is the safest way to wean your body off addictive substances. When you become physically dependent on alcohol or drugs, quitting abruptly can cause a host of challenging and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. In medically assisted detox, a team of medical professionals will be on hand to monitor any symptoms, to provide medication if possible, and to help keep you as safe and as comfortable as possible throughout this process.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in New Jersey is the process of addressing the complex issues involved with addiction. Challenges are identified and addressed through individual and group counseling. Participants learn how to manage these issues without the use of substances.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in New Jersey typically follows a set structure of treatment. The therapist helps clients identify their life challenges and their thoughts surrounding those challenges. The client then learns to identify unhealthy thought patterns and reshape those into healthy patterns of thinking and behavior.
Dialectical means opposing. The premise of dialectical behavior therapy is to learn how two things that seem to be opposite can actually be true. You learn how to accept yourself while also making changes. The focus is on accepting your emotions and changing how you manage them.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Motivational interviewing helps clients find their motivation to change. It can be an effective method to work with clients who are angry or hostile or feel insecure about their ability to make changes in their lives. It is often used during addiction treatment or to manage physical health conditions.
Trauma therapy provides a structure to approach healing from past traumatic events that you may have witnessed or experienced. Your therapist will work with you to identify and process these memories. This helps promote a sense of safety and stability and helps you heal emotionally.
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: New Jersey
Contact Information
(973) 777-2962 
121 Howe Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
Get Help Now - 973-969-2144
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Fact checked and written by:
Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS
