Adult Family Health Services

Adult Family Health Services offers two structured levels of outpatient care for adults managing substance use disorders in Passaic County. The standard Outpatient Program provides ongoing therapeutic support with scheduling flexibility, while the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) delivers a higher level of structured treatment hours for people who need more concentrated support without entering residential treatment.

The IOP is a particularly strong fit for people moving out of a residential treatment or sober living environment who need to maintain clinical support during the transition back into daily life. It is also well-suited for those who are beginning recovery and need more than weekly check-ins to build lasting stability. Extended evening hours — available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday until 9:00 PM — make it possible to participate in treatment around full-time work or family obligations.

A significant portion of people seeking addiction treatment also live with mental health conditions that can complicate or deepen substance use. Adult Family Health Services directly addresses this reality, treating co-occurring disorders including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia alongside substance use — all within its outpatient structure. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management are integrated into the clinical process, not offered as a separate referral.

This dual diagnosis approach is central to what sets the clinic apart from addiction-only outpatient programs in the region. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual psychotherapy, and medication-assisted treatment work in combination to address the full picture of a person's recovery needs. For clients whose mental health and substance use are closely linked, having both treated within the same clinical relationship reduces gaps in care and supports more durable long-term outcomes.

Adult Family Health Services extends its outpatient and IOP services through telehealth, making treatment accessible to adults across its service area who face transportation challenges, demanding schedules, or other practical barriers to in-person attendance. The clinic's patient portal also keeps clients connected to their care team between sessions, supporting continuity in recovery between scheduled appointments.

The clinic serves communities throughout Passaic County and the surrounding region, including Clifton, Paterson, Passaic, Newark, Bloomfield, Belleville, Wayne, Haledon, and Fairlawn. Accepted payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay — ensuring that financial circumstances are less likely to interrupt a person's progress in treatment.

The clinic serves men and women seeking outpatient addiction treatment, including individuals with HIV/AIDS and those referred through the court system. This breadth reflects a commitment to meeting people where they are — whether entering treatment voluntarily, navigating a legal requirement, or managing health complexities alongside substance use recovery.

For families in the Clifton and greater Paterson area supporting a loved one through recovery, the clinic's ability to treat both psychiatric and substance use needs in one place can simplify an otherwise fragmented care process. With daytime and evening hours available Monday through Friday and telehealth options extending reach further, Adult Family Health Services is structured to remain a consistent recovery partner through the longer arc of the recovery process.