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Alternative Counseling Method
Neptune, NJ

Alternative Counseling Method

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Program length
30 days
Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Located just off Route 35 and a few blocks east of Route 18 in Neptune City, New Jersey, Alternative Counseling Method serves adults with substance use disorders (SUD). The outpatient and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) offer up to 9 hours or more of weekly counseling, including group, individual therapy, and drug screening. Clients build relapse prevention plans while working toward sobriety, personal goals, and community roles. Using the evidence-based Living in Balance curriculum, the center combines cognitive, behavioral, and experiential therapies. Individuals receive structured individual and group counseling, educational sessions, and regular drug tests to reinforce accountability. The holistic approach supports emotional, mental, and physical health, encouraging self-knowledge and coping skills that foster long-term resilience and empowerment. Clients can also access substance use assessments for personal, legal, or child welfare needs. The center emphasizes relapse prevention planning, personal strengths, and goal-setting to promote independence and community reintegration. Rooted in empowerment and optimism, Alternative Counseling Method guides clients toward valued roles in their communities and motivates sustained recovery.

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Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Medicaid Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults Adult women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with HIV or AIDS
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for substance use Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups Assistance with obtaining social services
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted
Female Male
Exclusive Services
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management service

Contact information

Address

201 U.S. Highway 35, Neptune, NJ, 07753

Location

201 U.S. Highway 35, Neptune, NJ, 07753

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