Admissions Department

Straight & Narrow’s Admission Department is designed to be a non-judgmental first line of contact for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Individuals are screened and assessed for admission eligibility to Straight & Narrow according to specific criteria and guidelines, in compliance with DMHAS guidelines and agency licensure. Our Central Intake office provides access to the following programs/levels of care:

3.7 WM Detoxification
3.7 Short-term Inpatient
3.5 Long-term Inpatient
3.1 Halfway House
2.1 Intensive Outpatient
1 Outpatient

All potential clients are screened for admission eligibility. This may be done in the form of an interview conducted by an admissions counselor or as a review of a prior assessment from a referrer. Screening interviews may be conducted in person, via telephone, or through secure video conference with one of our staff. Client’s screening, along with medical documentation will be jointly reviewed by our Admissions staff and Medical staff. The client is assessed for the appropriate level of care as determined using ASAM level of care criteria. Funding eligibility is determined upon completion of the DASIE (DAS Income Eligibility and Initiative Eligibility). Clients can then be provided an admission date based on bed availability at the time of scheduling. You do not need medical insurance to be eligible for treatment. We offer treatment at no cost for those individuals who qualify for eligible funding sources.

If you are in need of treatment, please contact our Admissions Department between 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday.

Nancy Nakhle
Director of Straight & Narrow's Admissions Department

 Nancy Nakhle is the Director of Admissions. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Family and Child's Studies, with a concentration in Family Services from Montclair State University. She earned her Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. She is a Licensed Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working in the field of addictions. Throughout her years in the Human Service field she has worked in several settings including : Admissions, Inpatient treatment, methadone treatment and In-home services.  Within the different settings she has worked with adult men and women as well as the adolescent population. Nancy is trained in Trauma In-formed Care and Nurtured Heart Approach which she utilizes when working with all clients. Throughout her years of experience Nancy continues to remain empathetic and honored to be able to assist others in need. 

396 Straight Street
Paterson, NJ 07503

Phone: (973) 345-6000  ext. 6289
Fax: (973) 742-6161

Admissions Director: Nancy Nakhle