Rutgers UBHC Newark – Outpatient Services/Newark

Located at 183 South Orange Avenue Level E in Newark, New Jersey, Rutgers UBHC Newark – Outpatient Services/Newark is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Outpatient Services/Newark program is operated by Rutgers UBHC Newark.

Levels of care offered here include 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, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. 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 and serves female clients only. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Rutgers UBHC Newark – Outpatient Services/Newark is accredited by The Joint Commission 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.