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Center for Discovery Paramus

Paramus, NJ

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP Dual Dx

PHP · Dual Dx center · in Paramus, NJ · Accepts Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Center for Discovery Paramus

Center for Discovery is a specialized eating disorder treatment program with over 25 years of experience providing evidence-based care. Their Paramus, New Jersey outpatient center has an intensive outpatient program (IOP), a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and virtual programming, with separate treatment groups for adolescents and adults. They incorporate activities, movement, and nutrition counseling in their therapeutic approach. Center for Discovery Paramus maintains a body-positive approach and offers a specialized binge eating disorder program.
The staff at the Center for Discovery are evidence-based practitioners and offer such therapeutic modalities to their clients. Therapies used include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and exposure & response prevention (ERP). ERP is an effective therapeutic method in the treatment of eating disorders. This method involves a client practicing exposure to events that have triggered eating disorder behaviors, with the goal of not engaging in said behaviors.

Classified as partial hospitalization/day treatment. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health 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 · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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

45 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652

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Facility direct line

(855) 970-6198

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Center for Discovery Paramus accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (855) 970-6198 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 Center for Discovery Paramus offer?
This facility offers: PHP, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Center for Discovery Paramus have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What therapy methods does Center for Discovery Paramus use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Center for Discovery Paramus?
Call the facility directly at (855) 970-6198 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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