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Absolute Awakenings

Denville, NJ

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Denville, NJ · Accepts Private · Serves trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Absolute Awakenings: (866) 754-2961

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About Absolute Awakenings

Absolute Awakenings is a treatment center serving clients with addiction and primary mental health disorders with multiple levels of structured care. They treat each client as an individual and strive to heal the conditions’ underlying factors. Absolute Awakenings uses various evidence-based and holistic therapies to offer a comprehensive treatment experience, emphasizing their focus on addressing primary mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more.
Absolute Awakenings provides initial medical and psychiatric evaluations and ongoing clinical assessments, focusing on primary mental health conditions alongside addiction treatment. They connect clients to detox services before starting treatment at Absolute Awakenings when needed. In their day treatment program, clients attend treatment 5+ days a week, for 6-8 hours daily. In intensive outpatient, clients attend 3-5 days weekly for 10-20 hours total. Their general outpatient program welcomes clients once or twice a week for continuous support, therapy, and check-ins. The amount of time in each program and therapy schedule depends on each client’s needs, with particular attention to mental health needs.
Absolute Awakenings uses multiple evidence-based therapies to help clients heal from addiction and its underlying causes, with a significant focus on primary mental health disorders. These therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Gestalt therapy, interpersonal therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques. Clients attend group, 1:1, and family therapy throughout treatment. Absolute Awakenings’ experienced staff includes a psychologist, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, therapists, psychiatric nurse, case managers, clinical hypnotherapist, and a yoga/meditation instructor.
Absolute Awakenings addresses mental health disorders, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions to reach the root cause of addiction. They treat depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, ADHD/ADD, and schizophrenia. Their trauma-informed care helps create a safe space for addressing trauma and grief. Absolute Awakenings also offers a robust array of holistic services, including hypnotherapy led by a clinical hypnotherapist, art and music therapy, daily meditation/mindfulness, yoga, muay thai, and pet therapy. Their comprehensive approach ensures that mental health is a central focus of their treatment programs.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
PHP · IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used
Buprenorphine with naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Medication for mental disorders, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

3000 Route 10 West, Denville, NJ 07834

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Facility direct line

(866) 754-2961

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Absolute Awakenings accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (866) 754-2961 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other NJ centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Absolute Awakenings offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Absolute Awakenings have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Absolute Awakenings use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Absolute Awakenings?
Call the facility directly at (866) 754-2961 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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