Outpatient substance use disorder counseling
We can help you find a path forward.
Talk with a licensed clinician in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. Bilingual. Medicaid accepted. No wait list.
- Same-week appointments
- No wait list.
- Bilingual services
- English & Spanish.
- Medicaid accepted
- Plus uninsured options.
- Confidential
- 42 CFR Part 2 protected.
Access information
We are now offering bilingual services, with the addition of taking Medicaid, no wait time, and options for uninsured individuals.
Give us a call today for more information: (609) 242-0086
Services
Outpatient care for substance use disorder and related concerns. Confidential, evidence-based, individualized.
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Group sessions three nights a week, plus a weekly 30-minute individual session.
- Three group sessions per week, evenings
- One 30-minute individual session weekly
- Educational, supportive, skills-focused
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Individualized Counseling
One-on-one 45-minute sessions using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods.
- 45-minute one-on-one sessions
- CBT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches
- Available on its own or paired with Level 1 group care
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Anger Management
A state-approved program covering triggers, communication, and healthy relationships.
- State-approved curriculum
- Trigger identification and communication skills
- Includes reiki, mindfulness, and self-care practice
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Reiki & Meditation
Mindfulness meditation and reiki energy work — present-moment awareness and hands-on healing.
- Mindfulness meditation: breathing, guided imagery, present-moment awareness
- Reiki: gentle hands-on energy work
- Pairs well with any of our other programs
NJ DOT impaired-driver program
We work with the New Jersey Department of Transportation on impaired-driver counseling. Call us to ask about scheduling.
About Agape
Counseling rooted in Ocean County since the 1990s.
Agape Counseling Services is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in the 1990s.
We serve Ocean County, NJ from our Lanoka Harbor location.
Our team helps people struggling with substance use disorder find and keep recovery through evidence-based outpatient care.
Agape is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN on file.
Credentials and compliance
Agape Counseling Services operates under the following professional and regulatory credentials:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN on file)
- HIPAA-compliant clinical operations
- 42 CFR Part 2 federal confidentiality program for substance use disorder treatment records
- State-approved anger management program
- New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT)–approved impaired-driver counseling provider
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) clinical and intake services
- Evidence-based modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy
- Accepting Medicaid and most major insurance; options for uninsured individuals
Page last reviewed: 2026-07-28. Information about our services, hours, and intake is updated regularly.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions our intake team hears most often. Don’t see yours? Call us at (609) 242-0086.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans. We also offer options for uninsured individuals and same-week intake. Call (609) 242-0086 to confirm your specific plan and to schedule an intake.
How long is the IOP program?
The Intensive Outpatient Program runs three evenings per week with a weekly 30-minute individual session. Length depends on clinical need; most participants complete the program in 8–12 weeks. We will work with you on the timeline that fits your recovery.
Do you offer evening hours?
Yes. We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and our IOP groups typically meet in the evening so people can attend around work or family schedules. Weekend sessions are by appointment.
Do you offer services in Spanish?
Yes — we offer bilingual services. Call us at (609) 242-0086 and let us know you would prefer Spanish; we will match you with a Spanish-speaking clinician.
Is the first session free?
Your first contact is a free, confidential phone call with our intake team — no commitment, no charge. If you decide to move forward, we schedule a clinical assessment at our standard rate. Many insurance plans cover the assessment. Call (609) 242-0086 to start.
Do you see adolescents?
Our primary programs serve adults. If you are looking for adolescent substance use services, call us at (609) 242-0086 and we will refer you to an appropriate partner program in Ocean County.
Do you provide transportation?
We do not provide transportation directly, but our office is on U.S. Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor with easy access from Ocean County. Call (609) 242-0086 if transportation is a barrier — we will help you think through options including public transit, family support, and community resources.
Is your anger management program state-approved?
Yes. Our anger management program is state-approved and includes trigger identification, healthy communication, and optional reiki and mindfulness components. Call (609) 242-0086 for current group availability and court / referral paperwork.
Do you work with NJ DOT referrals for impaired driving?
Yes — we are an NJ DOT–approved provider for impaired-driver counseling. Call (609) 242-0086 with your referral paperwork in hand; we will explain the steps, schedule your intake, and confirm the program length required by your case.
Is there a wait list?
No. We offer same-week intake for most programs. Call (609) 242-0086 today — if we cannot see you this week, we will tell you on the phone and help you find a faster path to care.
Where are you located?
We are at 815 U.S. Route 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, in Ocean County. We serve clients from across Ocean County — Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Barnegat, Manchester, Lacey, Berkeley, and the surrounding communities. Parking is on-site.
Is my treatment confidential?
Yes. Agape is a 42 CFR Part 2 program, which is a federal regulation that provides stronger privacy protections than HIPAA for substance use disorder treatment records. We do not release information about your treatment without your written consent, except in the narrow circumstances the regulation allows (medical emergency, court order, or a crime committed on program premises). We will explain your rights in plain language before you sign anything.
I need help right now — is there a 24/7 number?
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and by appointment on weekends. For 24/7 free and confidential support: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 1-855-654-6735 (NJ Hopeline), or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). For a 24/7 treatment referral anywhere in the US, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
Authoritative sources
The information on this site is consistent with guidance from these federal and state sources. For medical or clinical questions about substance use disorder, prefer these sources over Agape.
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) — federal treatment locator, 42 CFR Part 2 guidance, public treatment referral
- SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 24/7, free, confidential, multilingual treatment referral
- NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) — research-based information on substance use and addiction
- NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment — the research-based guide that defines the evidence-based outpatient treatment continuum
- NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7, free, confidential
- NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- NJ Department of Health
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Office
815 U.S. 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734- Phone
- (609) 242-0086
- info@agapenj.org
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun by appointment only
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