About this facility
Located near East Rutherford, New Jersey, the center supports children, teens, adults, and families facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Founded in 2005, the center uses a strength-based, trauma-informed model to treat conditions like autism, down syndrome, trauma, depression, and substance use. Care levels range from in-home services to outpatient programs, all focused on building independence and resilience.
ASun Star offers individual and family counseling, group therapy, behavioral assistance, and mentoring. Therapies include applied behavior analysis (ABA), art, play, and drama therapy, all designed to help people express themselves and grow. These services help participants build skills, set goals, and improve relationships while parents and caregivers receive support and training tailored to their needs.
Participants benefit from structured activities, private and shared spaces, and well-balanced meals prepared daily. The center offers life skills classes, career planning, and social events to build friendships and confidence. Whether attending day programs or weekend respite, individuals receive care in safe, home-like settings that feel welcoming and empowering.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adolescents; Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum 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 co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
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; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Exclusive Services, EXCL, Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Language Services, SL, Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Other Languages, OL, Creole; Hindi; Korean
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Child care for clients' children; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development
