New Focus Substance Abuse Program | Buddies of New Jersey Inc.
149 Hudson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Eligibility
Bergen/Passaic County residents, both HIV positive and negative, with substance abuse issues; must be drug-free or methadone-compliant. Clients struggling with addictions beyond narcotics or alcohol are also accepted
Required documents
ID, proof of address
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and by appointment
201-489-2900 ext. 121
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Business Line
800-508-7577
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Hot-Line
Application process
Call for information.
Fees
Medicaid and a sliding-scale fee system. Medicaid application assistance is available. Individuals are not turned away due to inability to pay.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ
Provides an intensive outpatient substance abuse program catering to individuals both positive and negative for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Structured and supervised, the programs are tailored to the patient's treatment needs. Over a 9 to 12-month period, patients engage in three-hour weekly group sessions, with a subsequent 6-month aftercare program. The treatment focus encompasses disease concepts, addiction/recovery goals, life skill identification and enhancement, integration into a continued support system, and abstinence. Program services include individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities, educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal health care, support for family members, relapse prevention, and continuing care with supportive services like child care, transportation, and parenting skills development.
Providing organization
Buddies of New Jersey Inc.
Offers a support network for people affected by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), as well as case management, substance abuse services, oral health services, medical transportation, peer support groups, outreach, HIV testing and counseling, and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).