Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Newark, NJ

Compare 29 addiction treatment centers in and around Newark, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in New Jersey for yourself or someone you love.

21 outpatient programs
14 inpatient rehabs
6 detox clinics

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	Angel Hope House	800 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108	Detox Inpatient Women	Medicaid Private insurance	Located east of Newark, in a wooded, suburban residential community, is the Angel Hope House of Newark, New Jersey. This is a halfway house for women in recovery from a substance use disorder or a co-occurring mental health disorder. You'll live in a well maintained residential facility that's safe and supportive as you build the skills you need to transition…
	Integrity House Newark	103 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Based in Newark, New Jersey, this is the location of the Integrity House headquarters. The facility specializes in effective and comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services. They support clients of all ages in bringing about long-term and sustainable positive change. Integrated Care for Mental Health and Addiction With over 55 years of experience, the facility provides integrated care to…
	American Habitare and Counseling	687 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	American Habitare and Counseling is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Newark, New Jersey. The program offers outpatient (OP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial care levels as well as MAT for opioid use disorder. The center emphasizes personalized care tailored to each client's strengths, preferences and needs. MAT with Methadone, Buprenorphine or Naltrexone Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive…
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	Family Service Bureau Newark Office	274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103	Outpatient	Medicaid	Family Service Bureau of Newark is a licensed outpatient addiction treatment and behavioral health center in Newark, New Jersey. The Newark office offers standard outpatient care, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), cooccurring disorder treatment and psychiatric services. The program takes an inclusive approach that combines clinical care with broader family and social support. CBT and MAT Treatment begins with an intake…
	Greater Essex Counseling Services	23 Branford Place 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07102	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	You’ll find Greater Essex Counseling Services in Newark, New Jersey in downtown Newark, close to the Passaic River. For those with substance abuse issues and co-occurring mental health conditions, they offer an intensive outpatient program and higher level intensive outpatient program for treatment. This program includes regular group counseling sessions and weekly one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of addressing…
	Restoration Center	284 South 12th Street, Newark, NJ 07103	Outpatient	Medicaid	Restoration Center is a Newark, New Jersey based community organization and substance use treatment provider serving clients and families facing homelessness and mental health challenges as well as addiction. The organization offers outpatient and intensive outpatient services, counseling, medical clinic care, and transitional housing support. What Sets Restoration Center Apart Key features of Restoration Center in Newark include: Levels of…
	The Lennard Clinic Newark	461 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	The Lennard Clinic is a nonprofit, SAMHSA-certified and CARF-accredited opioid treatment provider in Newark, New Jersey, serving adults across Essex, Union and surrounding counties. The clinic offers medication assisted treatment, intensive outpatient care, partial care, detox and recovery support for opioid use disorder and co-occurring conditions. Since 1984, The Lennard Clinic has worked to improve quality of life, reduce illicit…
	CURA Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitacion de Adictos	35 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	CURA Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitacion de Adictos is a substance abuse treatment provider in Newark, New Jersey serving the community since 1973 with bilingual, culturally responsive care. The organization offers long term and short term residential programs, outpatient services, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization, and medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders. With over fifty years of experience, CURA…
	Bethel Counseling	63-65 Pierce Street, Newark, NJ 07103	Outpatient	Medicaid	Bethel Counseling Services provides flexible substance use and mental health treatment in Newark, New Jersey. The program provides various options that meet clients where they are to help them build a strong recovery foundation. Flexible Options Bethel Counseling Services offers outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization for adults and adolescents. The center focuses on co-occurring mental health and…
	New Directions Behavioral Health	9 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	New Directions Behavioral Health is in Newark, New Jersey. They offer outpatient substance abuse treatment to adult men and women. Their programs include individual and group therapy, along with family and couples counseling services to provide a continuum of care. They use evidence-based approaches, like cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies, alongside motivational interviewing to help you understand thought patterns and…
	Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care	183 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care was formerly the University Behavioral Health Care at Newark and is one of the largest mental health and substance abuse treatment providers in New Jersey. Their network includes a location in Newark, New Jersey, that offers a full range of clinical services, including detox and medication assisted treatment (MAT). The university setting also provides training…
	Saint Michaels Medical Center Outpatient Substance Abuse Services	111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102	Outpatient	Private insurance	For outpatient addiction help in Newark, New Jersey, you’ll find the Saint Michaels Medical Center Outpatient Substance Abuse Services inside the Saint Michael’s Medical Center near Sussex Park. They treat adults for addiction and related mental health disorders. You will get breakfast, lunch, and a range of treatments including MAT, counseling, and psychoeducation. If you need transport help, they’ll give…
	Project Live	465-475 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104	Inpatient	Medicaid	Project Live is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Project Live specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitacion de Adictos	35 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Inpatient Men		Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitacion de Adictos is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitacion de Adictos specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	CURA 61 Lincoln Park	61 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	CURA 61 Lincoln Park is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. CURA 61 Lincoln Park specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	North Jersey Community Research Initiative	393 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103	Outpatient	Private insurance	North Jersey Community Research Initiative is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. North Jersey Community Research Initiative specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Integrity House	103 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Inpatient Men	Medicaid Private insurance	Integrity House is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Integrity House specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Integrity House Lincoln Park	103 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Inpatient Outpatient Men	Medicaid Private insurance	Integrity House Lincoln Park is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Integrity House Lincoln Park specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Integrity House Joan Riddick House	103 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Inpatient Women	Medicaid Private insurance	Integrity House Joan Riddick House is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Integrity House Joan Riddick House specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Integrity House Outpatient	103 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Integrity House Outpatient is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Integrity House Outpatient specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Rutgers UBHC Psychiatric Hospital	183 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103	Outpatient	Medicaid	Rutgers UBHC Psychiatric Hospital is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Rutgers UBHC Psychiatric Hospital specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Youth Development Clinic	500 Broad Street 3rd Floor, Suite #1, Newark, NJ 07102	Outpatient	Medicaid	Youth Development Clinic is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Youth Development Clinic specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Youth Consultation Service	284 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104	Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Youth Consultation Service is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Youth Consultation Service specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Crossroads of Newark	73-75 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 7105	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Crossroads of Newark is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Crossroads of Newark specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark	56 Freeman Street, Newark, NJ 07105	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is a rehab located in Newark, New Jersey. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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“We must do more to understand why the African-American community is now the demographic at most risk, and we must do more to put an end to these senseless deaths.”

More than 3,000 people died of drug overdoses last year in New Jersey, and those numbers keep rising despite the state’s efforts to curb them. And there is a troubling new trend taking shape among those overdose statistics: opioids are now taking a deadly toll on African-Americans and overdose fatalities in the community have exploded.

In New Jersey, Black residents are now more likely to die of opioid-related overdoses than white residents. That’s a total reversal of the traditional “face of the opioid epidemic,” which has been disproportionately white until recently.

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What to know about rehab in Newark

How We Rank Listings

Every facility on this page is a licensed or accredited treatment provider serving the Newark area. We compile listings from public treatment directories, state licensing records and provider-reported program data, then organize them so you can compare centers on the factors that matter most: level of care, accepted payment types, specialty programs and location.

Listings are not paid placements, and ranking does not reflect an endorsement of one provider over another.

We prioritize completeness and accuracy of program information, current licensing or accreditation status and the range of care a facility offers. Where a center provides verified details about services, insurance or specialty tracks, that information appears in its profile so you can make an informed comparison before you call.

Rehab in Newark: What to Know

Newark is the Essex County seat and the largest city in New Jersey. It anchors a dense northern New Jersey metro area that includes Elizabeth, Jersey City and the surrounding Essex and Union County communities.

Our directory lists 29 treatment facilities in and around Newark, spanning medical detox, inpatient and residential programs and a large base of outpatient clinics. Because Newark sits at the center of the state's most populated region, many residents can also reach programs in neighboring towns within a short drive, which widens the range of levels of care and specialty tracks available.

You can compare programs across the wider state on our New Jersey rehab directory, or start narrowing down addiction treatment options by the type of care you need.

Essex County has carried the heaviest overdose burden in New Jersey. The state Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner recorded 309 suspected drug overdose deaths in Essex County in 2024, the highest count of any county in the state.

Newark, as the county's largest municipality, accounts for a substantial share of those losses and of the county's naloxone reversals, which is why so much of the region's treatment and harm-reduction infrastructure is concentrated here.

The local treatment landscape reflects that need. Newark is home to long-established nonprofit providers such as Integrity House, a CARF-accredited therapeutic community on Lincoln Park that offers residential care, outpatient services and medication-assisted treatment.

Hospital-based screening and behavioral health services operate through Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, both of which provide 24-hour emergency screening for people in crisis. This mix of residential, outpatient, and hospital-affiliated care means most people can find a starting point close to home regardless of insurance status.

Because fentanyl drives the majority of overdose deaths across New Jersey, Newark's profile follows that pattern, with opioids and alcohol the substances most often reflected in local treatment admissions and emergency response data.

If opioids are the primary concern, our guide to opioid use disorder explains what dependence looks like and how treatment works.

Cost of Rehab in Newark

The cost of treatment in Newark depends far more on the level of care and length of stay than on the city itself. New Jersey statewide averages give a useful benchmark for what different types of care can cost before insurance or financial assistance is applied.

Because Newark sits in a high-cost-of-living metro, out-of-pocket prices at private programs may run at or above these state averages. However, public and nonprofit providers in the city offer substantially lower-cost and no-cost options for eligible residents.

These are averages for people paying without insurance coverage. The good news is that most residents do not pay full price.

Insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale fees and financial assistance all reduce what a person actually owes, and several factors listed below determine where a given program falls within these ranges.

Verifying benefits before you enroll is the single most useful step for controlling cost. Our guide to using insurance for rehab walks through how to check your coverage.

Level of care detox, inpatient, or outpatient

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How to Pay for Rehab in Newark

Across the 29 Newark-area facilities in our directory, payment options are broad. Most accept self-payment, and a large majority work with private insurance and New Jersey's Medicaid program.

Many also offer sliding-scale fees or financial assistance, which is especially important in a city where cost is a real barrier to care. The overview below shows how many local facilities accept each payment type.

Medicaid

New Jersey's Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare, covers the full continuum of substance use disorder care, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient and medication-assisted treatment.

Coverage is administered through managed care organizations. Prior authorization may be required for higher levels of care such as residential treatment.

Because New Jersey expanded Medicaid, many low-income Newark adults qualify, and for eligible residents, NJ FamilyCare can eliminate or sharply reduce out-of-pocket costs. Of the 29 facilities in our directory, 24 accept NJ FamilyCare. When opioid use disorder is involved, NJ FamilyCare also covers medication-assisted treatment such as methadone and buprenorphine.

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for adults 65 and older and for some younger residents with qualifying disabilities. Coverage spans inpatient hospital detox, outpatient counseling and prescription medications used in recovery, though specific costs depend on the parts of Medicare a person carries.

Ten Newark-area facilities in our directory accept Medicare. If you are comparing what Medicare will and will not cover against a private plan, our guide to verifying your rehab benefits can help you sort out the details before you enroll.

Insurance and Private Pay

Twenty of the local facilities accept private health insurance, and 25 accept self-payment. Under federal parity law, most private plans must cover substance use treatment comparable to other medical care, but network status, deductibles, and prior-authorization rules vary widely by plan.

Major carriers active in New Jersey include the ones listed below. Confirming that a program is in-network before you enroll is the most reliable way to avoid a surprise bill.

Aetna
AmeriHealth NJ
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
UnitedHealthcare
NJ FamilyCare
Medicare

Other Low-Cost Options

For residents who are uninsured or underinsured, 14 Newark-area facilities offer sliding-scale fees and 17 offer some form of financial assistance, adjusting cost based on income and household size. State-funded and grant-supported programs also serve people regardless of their ability to pay.

If cost is the main barrier, exploring rehab scholarships and asking each program directly about income-based fees can open doors that seem closed at first glance.

Levels of Care Available in Newark

Newark-area facilities cover the core levels of addiction care, with a deep base of outpatient options, a strong inpatient presence, several detox programs and a large number of dual-diagnosis programs for people managing addiction alongside a mental health condition.

The grid below shows how many local facilities offer each level of care.

Medical detox. Six local facilities offer medically supervised detox, the first step for people who need to withdraw safely from alcohol, opioids or other substances under clinical monitoring. Detox stabilizes the body but is not treatment on its own; it works best as the entry point to a longer program.

Inpatient and residential rehab. Fourteen facilities provide inpatient rehab, where people live on-site for the duration of treatment. This level suits those who need structure away from daily triggers or who have more severe or long-standing substance use.

Outpatient rehab. With 21 clinics, outpatient and intensive outpatient programs are the most widely available level of care in Newark. Outpatient care lets people continue living at home and meeting work or family obligations while attending scheduled therapy and counseling.

Dual diagnosis care. Twenty-five facilities treat co-occurring conditions, integrating addiction care with support for co-occurring depression, anxiety or trauma. Treating both together improves outcomes compared with addressing either alone.

Sober living. Six sober living homes give people a substance-free residence during and after treatment. These homes pair naturally with rehab aftercare to support the transition back to independent living.

Specialty Programs in Newark

Many Newark-area facilities tailor care to specific populations and substances. The programs below reflect the specialty tracks most available locally, from gender-specific and young-adult programming to substance-focused care for alcohol and opioid use.

Alcohol and opioids are the substances most reflected in local treatment, with 23 facilities offering dedicated alcohol use disorder care and 21 providing focused opioid-specific programming. Twenty-six facilities offer young-adult tracks and 19 offer women's programs, reflecting Newark's large and diverse population.

For people who want affirming care, 5 facilities offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care and 3 provide rehab resources for veterans and military members.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Newark

Cost and insurance status should not keep anyone in Newark from getting help. The resources below are free or low-cost, and several operate 24 hours a day. All are open to residents regardless of their ability to pay.

Crisis and Statewide Helplines

These lines connect callers to immediate support and treatment referrals. For anyone in emotional crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential crisis support around the clock.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support.
ReachNJ Addiction Helpline
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/reachnj/
New Jersey's 24/7 addiction treatment referral line, staffed by trained counselors, open to residents of all ages regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
SAMHSA National Helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.
NJ 2-1-1
https://nj211.org/
Statewide referral line for treatment, food, housing and social services.

County and Government Resources

Essex County Local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program
https://northjerseyrecovery.com/resources/locations/essex-county-nj/
The county office that connects Essex County residents to publicly funded treatment.
NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/contact-us/dmhas/
The state authority on substance use, offering referrals and a searchable directory of licensed treatment providers.
Essex County Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP)
https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/institute-for-prevention-and-recovery/
RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery.
Recovery specialists follow up with people after an overdose reversal for up to eight weeks, at no cost.

Hospital-Based Emergency Screening

These centers provide 24-hour psychiatric and substance use crisis screening for Essex County residents.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
https://www.rwjbh.org/newark-beth-israel-medical-center/
24-hour screening
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
https://ubhc.rutgers.edu/
24-hour screening

Harm Reduction

Harm reduction centers offer sterile syringes, naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, wound care, and connections to treatment in a non-judgmental setting.

North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) Harm Reduction Center
https://www.njcri.org/
One of New Jersey's authorized harm reduction centers, offering syringe access and connection to care.
Naloxone365 / Free Narcan by Mail
https://njharmreduction.org/get-naloxone/
Free naloxone shipped anonymously through New Jersey's mail program.

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Newark

Essex County, anchored by Newark, has carried the heaviest overdose burden of any county in New Jersey. The figures below draw on the New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner and the New Jersey Department of Health, and reflect the county-level data most relevant to Newark residents.

Fentanyl and other opioids drive the majority of these deaths, which is why fentanyl overdose risk is central to local prevention work.

Overdose deaths in New Jersey have declined from their 2021 pandemic peak, and Essex County's 2024 count fell from prior years, but the county's toll remains the state's largest.

The overdose rate among Black residents statewide is roughly twice that of white residents, a disparity that weighs heavily in a majority-Black city like Newark and shapes the placement of the harm-reduction and outreach programs listed above.

For statewide and national context, see our overview of national substance use statistics.

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