New Directions Behavioral Health Center
Est. 2000
New Jersey State Licensed Addiction and Co-Occuring Treatment Adult & Adolescent Agency

Roy Hargrove, Jr., President/CEO

Turning Lives To A
New Direction


The Purpose
New Directions Behavioral Health Center offers partial care programs for adults and other supportive services to families throughout Essex and surrounding Counties.
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Our program was created in response to growing concerns for individuals and their loved ones, suffering the devastating effects of mental illness and drug addictions.
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Our staff is committed to providing high quality behavioral health services in a caring and compassionate treatment environment. We offer immediate access to substance abuse assessments, psych evaluations and appropriate placement in the matching level of care.
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We provide transportation, snacks and meals daily and holidays are celebrated with speacial holiday meals both in and outdoors.
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Offsite excursions provide clients the safe opportunity to integrate into enjoyable and sober activities at no cost to them.
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No client is turned away due to the inability to pay for services.
Behavioral Therapy
Specialized behavioral health services
Addiction Recovery Programs
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Drug and Alcohol Counseling
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Mental health Counseling
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Community Education Groups
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Suboxone Therapy
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Topic Lectures and Discussions
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Anger Management Assessments
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Conflict Resolution Training
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Alcohol and Drug Awareness
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Prevention / Intervention programs
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Creative Arts Workshop Therapy
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Recreation and Socialization
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Reentry Services and Support
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Pschiatric Evaluations/Follow-up
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Medication Prescribed/Monitoring
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Return Discharge Planning
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Substance Use Disorder Counseling
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Individual and Group Counseling
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Soft Skill Assessment/DVR
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Legal Support / Court Attendance
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Family Sessions / Parenting Class
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Perpetrators Intervention
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Domestic Violence Counseling
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Illness Management Recovery
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Female Groups/Male Groups
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Dual diagnosis treatment at New Directions Behavioral Health Center focuses on addressing the interconnected challenges of mental health disorders and substance use. Our integrated approach helps individuals restore balance and resilience by addressing the complexities of co-occurring conditions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our cognitive behavioral therapy sessions are designed to equip individuals with effective coping strategies, promote positive behavioral changes, and address underlying issues. The goal is to empower clients on their journey toward recovery and foster long-term well-being.
Journeys of Transformation
Sarah's Progress

Sarah's experience at New Directions Behavioral Health Center was transformative. The compassionate support and tailored treatment empowered her to navigate through her challenges and find inner strength.
David's Recovery Story

David shares how the therapy sessions at New Directions Behavioral Health Center enabled him to process past struggles and embrace a renewed sense of hope and positivity.
Lena's Healing Journey

Lena's journey with therapy at New Directions Behavioral Health Center brought her a deep sense of healing and empowerment. She now feels more connected to herself and ready to embrace life with clarity and purpose.
Supporting Your Journey
Personalized treatment plans
Holistic approach to healing
Safe and nurturing environment


