Greater Essex Counseling Services, LLC provides patient oriented programming Mondays through Saturdays in our downtown Newark office. GECS offers two treatment program tracks: Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Counseling (OP), as well as Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services; and Anger Management group sessions which satisfy the New Jersey State Mandate. The Greater Essex staff are dedicated to providing family oriented treatment while maintaining a superior standard of care. Our goal is to help each patient become happy, healthy and whole in all aspects of life.
Outside of the main program tracks, GECS also offers pre-employment and random monitored drug screens on a walk-in basis, OPDC and Psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and coordinated referrals for MAT services, and certified supervised educational hours related to drugs & alcohol. Couples and family counseling sessions are also available on an as needed basis.
In order to maintain the healthy atmosphere that we have created for all of our patients, Greater Essex maintains a zero tolerance policy toward illicit substance use, including alcohol.
If you or a loved one are suffering from substance abuse addiction GECS can help. We are located in the heart of Downtown Newark.
Please contact us today for information on how GECS can help you.
A new day – A new way.
Willingness to Commit to Therapy
How successful will your counselor be? It is difficult to answer that question without knowing how willing you are to…
Intensive Outpatient Programs in New Jersey: What to Expect
If your mental health team has recommended an intensive outpatient program, you may wonder what that entails. The unknown can…
Finding the Right Therapist for You
Therapy is a highly personal process. So, it should come as no surprise that only some therapists work for some…
Overcoming the Stigma Around Mental Health
In some ways, mental health treatment has come a long way. Modern treatments are humane, science-based, and effective. However, there…