The Counseling Center Fair Lawn

The Counseling Center Fair Lawn is an outpatient setting where care is available for people with substance use disorders, including those who also have mental health conditions. Its services extend to adolescents, men, and women, and the therapies used are evidence-based and paired with Twelve Step facilitation. A central aim of the center is to help people build practical skills and connect with a community that offers support.

Treatment is shaped by each person's diagnosis and needs. The center provides several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-specific therapy. Family and group therapy are available as well, and spiritual care is offered to those who value it.

The Counseling Center Fair Lawn

Outpatient care is offered at the center, with an intensive outpatient program (IOP) available for people needing more structure than standard outpatient provides but who do not need residential care. Programs typically last 30 days, although individual plans can differ. Individual, group, and family therapy are part of treatment, along with specific approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Twelve Step facilitation.

For individuals seeking addiction treatment in New Jersey, the center provides both standard outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care. The center also provides stress management and trauma-specific therapy. For people with co-occurring disorders, the program integrates mental health treatment with substance use care. If you need a program that accepts Medicaid, then ask the center directly, as this listing does not specify Medicaid acceptance among its 330 New Jersey peers.

1. Stress Management
2. Group Therapy
3. Spiritual Care
4. Trauma-Specific Therapy
5. Twelve Step Facilitation
6. 1-on-1 Counseling
7. Twelve Step
8. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
9. Evidence-Based
10. Family Therapy

Who the center serves

1. Adolescents and adults, including men and women
2. People with substance use disorders involving benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and other substances
3. People coping with a mental health condition and also a substance use disorder, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and personality disorders
4. Those seeking an outpatient or intensive outpatient program rather than residential care

Location and how long people stay

You'll find the center at 16-01 Broadway in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Its outpatient services are offered in English, and a typical program lasts 30 days. The facility emphasizes evidence-based and Twelve Step approaches and offers a supportive setting for people in treatment. When comparing outpatient centers in New Jersey, then check whether the program length and schedule fit your daily responsibilities, since this center lists a 30-day typical stay.

Handling the cost of treatment

The center lists self-pay pricing. The SAMHSA listing does not say which insurance is covered, so confirm any coverage by phone before enrolling. If you plan to use insurance contact the center to confirm accepted plans and out-of-pocket costs, because cash pay rates are the only payment method listed.

What to ask before you begin in Lawn

1. Does the center take my plan and how much are the cash pay rates?
2. What is the exact schedule and duration of the outpatient program?
3. Are the therapists licensed, and what is their experience with my specific diagnosis?
4. How does the center handle mental health needs alongside substance use?
5. What is the process for family involvement and aftercare planning?