Preferred Behavioral Health (Middlesex/Somerset)

Substance Abuse · New Jersey · Paid

Preferred Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Central NJ through outpatient, partial hospitalization, and crisis stabilization programs. Located in Lakewood. Call 732-254-3344 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Accepts NJ FamilyCare and most insurance plans. Services include individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatric medication management, and dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders. Serves Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and surrounding counties in Central NJ.

Contact & Details

Address: 725 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone: 732-254-3344

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in New Jersey

New Jersey Superior Court Family Part handles family law in each of its 15 vicinages. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DHS. Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Trenton are the largest cities. Legal Services of New Jersey coordinates six regional LSC-funded programs covering all 21 counties.

More Substance Abuse in New Jersey

  • ReachNJ Addiction Helpline — New Jersey's 24/7 addictions helpline answered by a live person within 30 seconds. Connects NJ residents to local substance use treatment pr
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 helpline for substance use disorder and mental health treatment referrals in English and Spanish. No insurance requi
  • Integrity House (Newark) — CARF-accredited therapeutic community in Newark offering intensive short-term and long-term residential substance use treatment and co-occur
  • Rescue Mission of Trenton - Behavioral Health — State-licensed addictions treatment facility in Trenton providing long-term residential, halfway house, and outpatient ambulatory services w
  • Hogar CREA Inc (Newark/Statewide) — Nonprofit dedicated to prevention and treatment of substance abuse, serving communities across NJ including Newark, Trenton, and Jersey City
  • AA Intergroup of Northern New Jersey — Regional Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup serving northern NJ with comprehensive meeting directories, 24-hour phone support, and connections

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.