Catholic Charities

About Catholic Charities

Welcome to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Freeman Street. We offer a variety of services to help those struggling with addiction. We have an alcohol rehab program, a dual diagnosis program, an opioid addiction program, a young adult rehab program, and an adult program. We also offer men’s and women’s rehab programs, as well as outpatient and aftercare support. We offer family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy to help our clients heal from addiction and build a foundation for a sober future. Thank you for considering us as you seek help for yourself or a loved one.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you’re ready to overcome alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in New Jersey can give you the tools you need. Common services include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Alcohol rehab programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Dual Diagnosis
Many people with addiction issues also have a mental health diagnosis, which is known as a dual diagnosis. Be sure to find a rehab in New Jersey that can treat both. Dual diagnosis programs may offer detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. The key is that they provide integrated treatment for both mental health symptoms and substance use.
Opioid Addiction
The goal of an alcohol rehab in New Jersey is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. Drug rehab may include detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. You’ll learn the roots of addiction and learn how to build a substance-free life.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in New Jersey address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients transition into adulthood. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Young adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Adult Program
An adult program in New Jersey addresses the unique needs of adults, such as finding secure housing, building a career, and raising a family. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Men's Rehab
Choosing a men’s rehab in New Jersey can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. Some of the common services they include are counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Men’s programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Women's Rehab
If you’re a woman struggling with substance use, consider a women’s rehab program in New Jersey. Some common services include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, parenting, and other key life skills. Women’s programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Dual Diagnosis Program
Catholic Charities addresses co-occurring mental and substance use disorders through an integrated dual diagnosis approach at its Newark, New Jersey outpatient behavioral health program.
Intensive Outpatient Program
The Intensive Outpatient Program at this Freeman Street facility offers a more structured level of substance use treatment for clients in Newark needing greater support than standard outpatient care.
Adolescent and Adult Program
Catholic Charities accepts both adolescents and adults for substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment, tailoring counseling and support services to each age group at its Newark center.
Spanish-Language Services
Spanish-language services are available at this Newark location, allowing Catholic Charities to serve Spanish-speaking clients seeking substance abuse counseling and behavioral health support.
Domestic Violence Services
Ancillary domestic violence services are offered alongside substance use treatment, reflecting Catholic Charities’ broader behavioral health supports for individuals and families in Newark.
Housing Services
Housing services support clients in the Newark outpatient program as they work toward stability, complementing substance use counseling with practical assistance for long-term recovery.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
There are many ways to pay for rehab in New Jersey, including using Medicaid if you qualify. Medicaid pays for most or all of the costs of rehab, making treatment much more accessible.
Private insurance
How do you pay for rehab in New Jersey? A good option is private insurance. Different plans have different coverage levels, so be sure to check with your insurance company for details. You may be responsible for certain costs, such as copayments and deductibles.
Self-pay options
You can pay for treatment in New Jersey using your own money, which is known as self-pay or private pay. Whether you write a check, get a medical loan, or electronically transfer money, you are able to choose the rehab you most prefer. Payment arrangements may vary depending on the level of care.
Medicare
How do you pay for rehab in New Jersey? If you have Medicare, consider using it to pay for some or all of the costs of treatment. Your Medicare plan can pay for some or all of the costs of rehab, although you will want to check on the full details. You may have some out-of-pocket costs such as copays or deductibles.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Don’t let the cost of rehab keep you from getting care in New Jersey. Instead, find a program that has a sliding scale payment plan. Centers make lower fee arrangements for those in need based on income and family size. You may need to provide documentation.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Catholic Charities provides outpatient substance use treatment at its 56 Freeman Street location in Newark, New Jersey, combining individual and group counseling with structured programming for adolescents and adults.
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Aftercare Support
Aftercare support helps clients maintain progress after completing primary outpatient treatment, with relapse-prevention education and ongoing case management offered through Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark.

Therapies

Family Therapy
Attending family therapy in New Jersey is a way to address broken relationships and dysfunction, helping you establish long-term recovery. Family therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing marital issues, codependency, grief, domestic violence, trauma, and other topics that impact families. The goal is to create healthier relationships that can support recovery.
Group Therapy
Attending group therapy in New Jersey is a way to overcome shame and isolation, helping you establish long-term recovery. Group therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, and may be used to help with skill-building, processing, and presenting educational information.
Individual Therapy
During individual therapy in New Jersey, clients work with a professional to address specific individual concerns. Individual focuses on improving both behavioral and emotional health. You may explore thought processes, develop motivation to change, and/or explore past events that may have played a part in your substance use.
Individual Counseling
Catholic Charities offers one-on-one substance use counseling at its Newark, New Jersey location, helping clients address alcoholism, drug addiction, and opioid addiction through personalized, ongoing sessions.
Group Counseling
Group counseling sessions at the Freeman Street facility in Newark give clients dealing with substance abuse a structured peer environment to build recovery skills alongside relapse-prevention education.
Family Counseling
Family counseling is available through Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, supporting loved ones affected by a client’s substance use as part of the outpatient treatment process.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Catholic Charities incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy into its Newark outpatient program, helping clients identify thought patterns linked to substance use and build healthier coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy is part of the treatment approaches offered at this Newark location, supporting emotional regulation for clients working through substance abuse and co-occurring conditions.
Motivational Interviewing
The facility uses motivational interviewing to help clients at the Freeman Street center in Newark strengthen personal motivation toward reducing substance use and pursuing recovery goals.
Trauma-Related Counseling
Trauma-related counseling is offered as part of Catholic Charities’ behavioral health services, addressing underlying trauma that may contribute to substance abuse among adolescent and adult clients.
Case Management
Case management services connect clients at this Newark outpatient program with housing, transportation, and other supportive resources needed to sustain recovery beyond counseling sessions.
Life Skills
Life skills training is integrated into the outpatient program, helping clients at Catholic Charities in Newark build practical daily living tools to support long-term recovery stability.