Absolute Awakenings Treatment Center

Flexible Outpatient Care for Substance Use and Mental Health

Absolute Awakenings Treatment Center in Morris Plains, New Jersey, provides partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient programs designed for both substance use disorders and primary mental health needs. Services are tailored to fit each client’s schedule and level of support required.

Integrated Clinical and Psychiatric Services

The center uses evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management are available onsite to address complex mental health concerns alongside addiction recovery.

Holistic and Experiential Options

Treatment plans can include yoga, meditation, art and music therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and Muay Thai fitness sessions. Pet-assisted activities offer comfort and connection, supporting emotional well-being throughout the recovery process.

Support Across Life Stages

Programs serve young adults, adults, and seniors, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. Family therapy and case management help build lasting support networks.

Coordinated Referrals and Recovery Planning

When higher levels of care are needed, the center coordinates detox or residential placement with trusted providers. Aftercare planning and relapse prevention strategies help clients sustain recovery.

Client Reviews

Clients often describe Absolute Awakenings as a place where compassionate staff, a strong sense of community, and varied therapeutic options work together to create meaningful progress in recovery. While most feedback is highly positive, a small number of reviews raise concerns about program administration.

• **Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Clients highlight genuine compassion, attentiveness, and ongoing support from counselors, therapists, and program managers. Staff are frequently credited with motivating breakthroughs. "They treated me as a person."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many report significant personal growth, recovery milestones, and lasting skills for maintaining sobriety. Several note tailored approaches and meaningful aftercare connections.
• Support & Community (100% positive): Peer encouragement, alumni outreach, and group cohesion are recurring strengths, with clients describing a “family-like” environment that fosters connection. "The community always feels like home."
• Facility & Environment: Housing and spaces are described as clean, organized, and comfortable, with environments that feel safe and conducive to recovery.
• Holistic & Experiential: Beyond clinical care, clients value yoga, art therapy, outings, and mindfulness practices that add variety and help with emotional regulation.