Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

268 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102

About Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Saint Michael’s Medical Center–Outpatient Behavioral Health, in Newark, New Jersey, provides outpatient mental health and addiction recovery services for adults, including intensive outpatient (IOP), general outpatient (OP), and aftercare programming. Dedicated services are available for young adults, justice-involved persons, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

Clients receive a medical and mental health assessment, personalized care plan, and case management. Referrals for acute and subacute inpatient detox and treatment are available as needed.

The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed for clients requiring high-level supervision and support, including those in early recovery and those stepping down from inpatient care. Clients engage in extensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, gender-specific, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, anger and stress management, and relapse prevention.

Their general outpatient (OP) and aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include step-down support and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social services.

Saint Michael’s Medical Center–Outpatient Behavioral Health accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Horizon BC, Qualcare, and United Healthcare. Out of network benefits vary, so please check with your provider to confirm coverage.

Latest Reviews

Lorrece Cook
3 weeks ago on Google
5
I had a wonderful experience and staff is great/professional.
Pablo M Veras Gomez
3 weeks ago on Google
5
The best care I have received to date; fast and efficient. It seems like I went to a hospital from another WORLD. Thanks Jennifer /DRA. Monica.
Paul Stewart
3 weeks ago on Google
5
Courteous, attentive and professional.

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Accepted Insurance

Saint Michael’s Medical Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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 iconOutpatient
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.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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.

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

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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.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting

Contact Information

Phone icon (800) 211-5927
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268 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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4.1 (1303 reviews)
Lorrece Cook
3 weeks ago
5

I had a wonderful experience and staff is great/professional.

Pablo M Veras Gomez
3 weeks ago
5

The best care I have received to date; fast and efficient. It seems like I went to a hospital from another WORLD. Thanks Jennifer /DRA. Monica.

Paul Stewart
3 weeks ago
5

Courteous, attentive and professional.

Shakim Adams
3 weeks ago
5

Saint Michael's. Is a great place to go out to get all your needs met It makes sure you're safe with the positions that they want to offer help.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Saint Michael's is meeting your needs and ensuring your safety. Your support means a lot to us!
Axel Rodriguez
3 weeks ago
5

Good fast emergency experience

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a good and fast emergency experience. Take care!
Marie Covarrubias
3 weeks ago
5

My St. Michael s visit was great. The appointment was on schedule, the whole team t who took care of me were professional and friendly . They made me feel comfortable during the entire time of my exam.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your visit to St. Michael s was great and that our team made you feel comfortable and well-cared for. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
bubbszy wubbszy
4 weeks ago
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I will say I'm only giving 2 stars because although I was in that hospital from 9am to 3pm , the wait in the waiting room wasn't bad. But I do not like the staff, these ppl don't care, I was told I had a miscarriage and I was just sent home, I honestly don't know if I'm going to die or what. They gave me no real options about what to do with this dying baby inside Me or any type of self care options

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback is very important to us, and we deeply regret that you felt unsupported during such a difficult time. We take your concerns seriously. Please message us your contact information so that one of our Patient Experience team member can contact you.so we can address your concerns and provide the necessary support.
Luis Pe�afiel
4 weeks ago
5

Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Thanks for 5 star rating!
Christine Ivy
4 weeks ago
1

Do not go to St Michael s if you have asthma. Dr Laird was the Doctor that was there. He took blood but never ran any blood tests. He said that my chronic cough with asthma was a panic attack, it was viral bronchitis. I came in for the cough, but he gave me nothing to take care of the cough, I had to go back in to ask for something for cough and referral for Pulmonologist. BTW he also never treated me for the supposed panic attack, which I didn t need anyway. Dr Laird let me know what a bother I was.

Response from the owner4 weeks ago
We re really sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback is important to us, and we take it seriously. We will review your case and address the issues you faced. Please message us your contact information so that one of our Patient Experience team member can contact you. so we can assist you further.
Norma Iris
1 month ago
5

Very good

Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Hello! Thanks for high star rating!
Ivan Gaglay
1 month ago
5

Excellent thanks for helping me

Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad we could assist you.
Evelyn Jarufe
1 month ago
5

Response from the owner1 month ago
Thanks for 5 star rating!
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