East Rutherford, NJ

ASun Star Consulting

Founded

2005

Program Length

30 day

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

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

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

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.)

Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders

Pharmacotherapies

Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

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)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

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

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

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

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

Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

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

Smoking permitted in designated area

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Exclusive Services

Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Language Services

Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Creole Hindi Korean

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Child care for clients' children Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

199 Railroad Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073

Phone

(973) 771-3300

Contact

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