700 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Lakewood, New Jersey, located at 700 Airport Road.
Patients can access partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Spanish |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
700 Airport Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Facility's own contact732-367-4700 · preferredbehavioral.org
Preferred Behavioral Health Group lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Preferred Behavioral Health Group accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. Preferred Behavioral Health Group reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Preferred Behavioral Health Group accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Preferred Behavioral Health Group directly at 732-367-4700. To compare Preferred Behavioral Health Group with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Preferred Behavioral Health Group.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with Preferred Behavioral Health Group.
