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First Light Counseling

Sparta, NJ

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Pregnancy · Postpartum Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Court-Ordered · Forensic

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Sparta, NJ · Accepts Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for First Light Counseling

  • Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Sparta, NJ

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About First Light Counseling

Private outpatient center offering comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, adolescents, and young adults.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

First Light Counseling at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents

Special populations

Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, 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

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

Verify coverage

Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

50 Wilson Drive, Sparta, NJ 07871

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Facility direct line

908-246-0553

Frequently Asked Questions

Does First Light Counseling accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 908-246-0553 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other NJ centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does First Light Counseling offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does First Light Counseling have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, 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.
What therapy methods does First Light Counseling use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at First Light Counseling?
Call the facility directly at 908-246-0553 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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