Alternative Counseling Method
Neptune, NJ

Alternative Counseling Method

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.

Alternative Counseling Method

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

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

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