About this facility
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.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, 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), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, 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, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for substance use; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Assistance with obtaining social services
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, 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, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Exclusive Services, EXCL, Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service
