Buprenorphine Treatment Centers in New Jersey
Medically reviewed by NWVCIL Editorial TeamLast reviewed: May 2026
Our directory lists 275 buprenorphine providers across New Jersey, with the largest concentrations in Cherry Hill (13), Newark (11) and New Brunswick (7).
New Jersey recorded 2,688 drug overdose deaths in 2023 — a 28.3-per-100,000 age-adjusted rate — and the state's MAT infrastructure benefits from one of the country's most accessible methadone-prescribing environments: New Jersey removed methadone prior-authorization in 2019, allowing OTPs to admit and dose patients without insurance-related delays. NWVCIL's directory tracks 226 buprenorphine providers in New Jersey, with 11 in Newark, 10 in Cherry Hill, and 7 in New Brunswick. NJ FamilyCare, the state's Medicaid program, covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, and the state funds a Center of Excellence for MAT at Rutgers that provides clinician training and addiction-medicine consultation. 224 of the 331 verified facilities in our directory accept Medicaid, and 262 offer telehealth. The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) licenses 35 SAMHSA-certified OTPs statewide. For a New Jerseyan starting buprenorphine, common pathways include: calling NJ Connect for Recovery (1-844-276-2777) for warm-handoff to an intake appointment, an OTP walk-in in Newark, Camden, or Trenton, a private MAT clinic in any of the state's larger municipalities, a Federally Qualified Health Center for NJ FamilyCare or sliding-fee patients, or a telehealth visit with a New Jersey-licensed prescriber. Most providers can prescribe Suboxone, Subutex, Zubsolv, or the monthly Sublocade injection. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are available 24/7.
Treatment landscape in New Jersey:
- New Jersey recorded 2,688 drug overdose deaths in 2023 at 28.3 per 100,000 (CDC NCHS).
- 226 buprenorphine providers and 35 methadone Opioid Treatment Programs serve the state; Newark, Cherry Hill, and New Brunswick anchor access.
- NJ FamilyCare covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone; the state removed methadone prior-authorization in 2019.
- The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) funds a Center of Excellence for MAT at Rutgers providing clinician training.
Buprenorphine in New Jersey — By the Numbers
28.3
per 100,000 drug overdose mortality (CDC 2023)
2,688
total overdose deaths in New Jersey (2023)
226
buprenorphine providers in our directory
262 / 331
facilities offering telehealth
224
accept Medicaid for treatment
35
SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs
Top cities by buprenorphine provider density
Newark (11) · Cherry Hill (10) · New Brunswick (7)
Sources: CDC NCHS Drug Overdose Mortality (2023) · SAMHSA Treatment Locator · NWVCIL directory snapshot, May 2026
NJ FamilyCare
NJ FamilyCare covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone; the state funds a Center of Excellence for MAT at Rutgers that provides clinician training.
State regulations
New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) licenses OTPs; the state removed methadone prior-authorization in 2019.
- Cash or self-payment265
- Private health insurance234
- Medicaid182
- Medicare122
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid117
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs111
- Outpatient233
- Regular outpatient treatment220
- Intensive outpatient treatment210
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment203
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization103
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Buprenorphine Treatment Providers in New Jersey
Buprenorphine providers in New Jersey
Cherry Hill · 13 centers

All In Solutions Counseling Center
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Eleanor Health
Cherry Hill, NJ
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High Focus Treatment Centers
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Counseling Center at Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Phoenix Behavioral Health LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Affinity Healthcare Group Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Harmony Healing Center
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Recovery Village Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Oaks Integrated Care
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Seabrook Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Garden Recovery and Wellness LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Unity Place
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Newark · 11 centers

Elev8 Center of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
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Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
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Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
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Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
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Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
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New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr
Newark, NJ
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Lennard Clinic Inc
Newark, NJ
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Greater Essex Counseling Services
Newark, NJ
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Integrity House
Newark, NJ
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Power House Psychotherapy and Add LLC
Newark, NJ
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New Brunswick · 7 centers

College Recovery LLC
New Brunswick, NJ
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College Recovery LLC
New Brunswick, NJ
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Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program
New Brunswick, NJ
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SOBA New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
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New Brunswick Counseling Center
New Brunswick, NJ
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Rutgers/UBHC
New Brunswick, NJ
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Paterson · 6 centers

Evas Village
Paterson, NJ
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Evas Village
Paterson, NJ
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Turning Point Inc
Paterson, NJ
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Straight and Narrow Inc
Paterson, NJ
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Chosen Generation Community Corp
Paterson, NJ
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Paterson Counseling Center Inc
Paterson, NJ
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Toms River · 6 centers

Suburban Health Clinic of Toms River
Toms River, NJ
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Counseling Center at Toms River
Toms River, NJ
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Iron Recovery and Wellness Center
Toms River, NJ
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Trenton · 6 centers

Project Free
Trenton, NJ
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Phoenix Behavioral Health LLC
Trenton, NJ
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Iron Recovery and Wellness Center
Trenton, NJ
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Jersey City · 5 centers

CarePoint Health/Christ Hospital
Jersey City, NJ
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Avita Hope LLC
Jersey City, NJ
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C Line Community Outreach Services
Jersey City, NJ
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Khaleidoscope Healthcare Inc
Jersey City, NJ
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Spectrum Healthcare Inc
Jersey City, NJ
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Paramus · 5 centers

Care Plus NJ Inc
Paramus, NJ
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Evergreen Treatment Center
Paramus, NJ
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Spring House
Paramus, NJ
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Forge Health of Paramus
Paramus, NJ
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New Pathway Counseling
Paramus, NJ
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South Amboy · 5 centers

Recovery Centers of America
South Amboy, NJ
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Recovery Centers of America
South Amboy, NJ
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Core Outpatient Services LLC
South Amboy, NJ
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South Amboy Health Center LLC
South Amboy, NJ
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Veritas Recovery Center
South Amboy, NJ
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Bayonne · 4 centers

Northstar Health Systems
Bayonne, NJ
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New Pathway Counseling
Bayonne, NJ
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Beacon of Hope/Dorothy Rose
Bayonne, NJ
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Brick · 4 centers

Ocean Monmouth Care LLC
Brick, NJ
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Monmouth Healthcare Services LLC
Brick, NJ
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Renova Recovery LLC
Brick, NJ
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Iron Recovery and Wellness Center
Brick, NJ
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East Orange · 4 centers

EOH Acquisition Group LLC
East Orange, NJ
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VA NJ Healthcare System
East Orange, NJ
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Recovery Answer Behavioral Health
East Orange, NJ
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East Orange Substance Abuse Trt Prog
East Orange, NJ
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Fair Lawn · 4 centers

Counseling Center at Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Resilience Recovery Center
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Bergen Enterprises Center LLC
Fair Lawn, NJ
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Freehold · 4 centers

Counseling Center at Freehold
Freehold, NJ
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Center for Network Therapy
Freehold, NJ
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CPC Integrated Health
Freehold, NJ
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New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Freehold, NJ
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Marlboro · 4 centers

Discovery Institute for
Marlboro, NJ
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New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Marlboro, NJ
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New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Marlboro, NJ
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Jersey Behavioral Care LLC
Marlboro, NJ
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Absecon · 3 centers

Addiction Trt Servs International
Absecon, NJ
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Boca Recovery Center
Absecon, NJ
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Blackwood · 3 centers

Recovery at the Crossroads LLC
Blackwood, NJ
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Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
Blackwood, NJ
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Caldwell · 3 centers

Counseling Center at West Caldwell
Caldwell, NJ
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Better Life Recovery LLC
Caldwell, NJ
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The Bridge
Caldwell, NJ
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Edison · 3 centers

Eleanor Health
Edison, NJ
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JFK University Medical Center
Edison, NJ
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Virtue Care Services Inc
Edison, NJ
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Egg Harbor Township · 3 centers

Behavioral Crossroads Recovery LLC
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Helping Hand Behavioral Health
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Hammonton · 3 centers

Onward Behavioral Health
Hammonton, NJ
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Atlanticare Behavioral Health
Hammonton, NJ
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Unity Place of Atlantic County LLC
Hammonton, NJ
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Medford · 3 centers

Ambrosia of Medford LLC
Medford, NJ
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Pinelands Recovery Center of Medford
Medford, NJ
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Alliance Consultants
Medford, NJ
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Merchantville · 3 centers

Milestone Addiction Treatment LLC
Merchantville, NJ
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Recovery Unplugged Behavioral Health
Merchantville, NJ
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Neptune · 3 centers

Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
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Morning Glory Behavioral Health
Neptune, NJ
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JSAS Healthcare Inc
Neptune, NJ
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Northfield · 3 centers
Phillipsburg · 3 centers

Pinnacle Treatment Centers NJ II LLC
Phillipsburg, NJ
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Center for Family Services
Phillipsburg, NJ
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Freedom House Outpatient Services
Phillipsburg, NJ
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Secaucus · 3 centers

Alpha II Womens Program
Secaucus, NJ
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Integrity Inc
Secaucus, NJ
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Integrity Inc
Secaucus, NJ
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Succasunna · 3 centers

New Jersey Recovery Institute
Succasunna, NJ
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Counseling Center at Roxbury
Succasunna, NJ
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Apex Recovery
Succasunna, NJ
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Vineland · 3 centers

Pinnacle Treatment Centers NJ III
Vineland, NJ
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Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
Vineland, NJ
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Hendricks House Inc
Vineland, NJ
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Asbury Park · 2 centers

New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Asbury Park, NJ
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New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Asbury Park, NJ
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Atlantic City · 2 centers

Enlightened Solutions Detox LLC
Atlantic City, NJ
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John Brooks Recovery Center
Atlantic City, NJ
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Berlin · 2 centers

Addiction Recovery Consultants
Berlin, NJ
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Ocean Healthcare PCP/Camden
Berlin, NJ
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Burlington · 2 centers

Pathways Treatment Center
Burlington, NJ
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Stable Community Services
Burlington, NJ
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Camden · 2 centers

Center for Family Services
Camden, NJ
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Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Camden, NJ
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Clifton · 2 centers

SERV Behavioral Health System Inc
Clifton, NJ
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Adult Family Health Services
Clifton, NJ
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Deptford · 2 centers

Solstice Counseling and Wellness Ctr
Deptford, NJ
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Forge Health of West Deptford
Deptford, NJ
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Eatontown · 2 centers

Seacrest Recovery Center
Eatontown, NJ
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Elizabeth · 2 centers

Lennard Clinic Inc
Elizabeth, NJ
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Intervention Specialists
Elizabeth, NJ
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Englewood · 2 centers

Next Wind LLC
Englewood, NJ
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Vantage Health System
Englewood, NJ
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Flemington · 2 centers

High Point Partial Care
Flemington, NJ
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Irvington · 2 centers

Just One Big Happy Family LLC
Irvington, NJ
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The Bridge
Irvington, NJ
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Lanoka Harbor · 2 centers

ARS Treatment Centers of New Jersey
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
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Lawrence Township · 2 centers

We Level Up
Lawrence Township, NJ
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Marlton · 2 centers

New Life Medical Detoxification LLC
Marlton, NJ
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Tribe Intensive LLC
Marlton, NJ
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Matawan · 2 centers

Stress Care of New Jersey LLC
Matawan, NJ
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CPC Integrated Health
Matawan, NJ
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Mays Landing · 2 centers

Recovery Centers of America
Mays Landing, NJ
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John Brooks Recovery Center
Mays Landing, NJ
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Middlesex · 2 centers

Center For Network Therapy
Middlesex, NJ
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Counseling Center at Middlesex
Middlesex, NJ
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Millville · 2 centers

Galloway Men
Millville, NJ
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Hendricks House Inc
Millville, NJ
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Monmouth Junction · 2 centers

Princeton Detox and Recovery Center
Monmouth Junction, NJ
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Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction
Monmouth Junction, NJ
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Morristown · 2 centers

Seabrook Morristown
Morristown, NJ
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Mount Holly · 2 centers

Oak Integrated Care
Mount Holly, NJ
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Legacy Treatment Services
Mount Holly, NJ
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Mullica Hill · 2 centers

Kingsway Recovery LLC
Mullica Hill, NJ
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North Brunswick · 2 centers

New Beginnings Treatment Center
North Brunswick, NJ
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Center for Great Expectations
North Brunswick, NJ
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Pemberton · 2 centers

Solstice Counseling and Wellness Ctr
Pemberton, NJ
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Maryville Inc
Pemberton, NJ
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Pleasantville · 2 centers

John Brooks Recovery Center
Pleasantville, NJ
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Atlantic Prevention Resources Inc
Pleasantville, NJ
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Princeton · 2 centers

Penn Medicine
Princeton, NJ
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Red Bank · 2 centers

Middletown Medical LLC
Red Bank, NJ
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CPC Integrated Health
Red Bank, NJ
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Rio Grande · 2 centers

ARS Treatment Centers of New Jersey
Rio Grande, NJ
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Cooperative Care Partnership Inc
Rio Grande, NJ
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Summit · 2 centers

Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit, NJ
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Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
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Union · 2 centers

Advanced Family Counseling Services
Union, NJ
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Suburban Health Clinic
Union, NJ
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Voorhees · 2 centers
Williamstown · 2 centers

Maryville Inc
Williamstown, NJ
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Atco · 1 center

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Barnegat · 1 center

Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ
Barnegat, NJ
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Bayville · 1 center

Bright Harbor Healthcare
Bayville, NJ
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Belle Mead · 1 center

Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, NJ
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Belleville · 1 center

North West Essex Community
Belleville, NJ
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Blairstown · 1 center
Boonton · 1 center

Saint Clares Behavioral Health
Boonton, NJ
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Bridgeton · 1 center

Seabrook House
Bridgeton, NJ
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Bridgewater · 1 center

Richard Hall CHWC
Bridgewater, NJ
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Cape May Court House · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Systems
Cape May Court House, NJ
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Chester · 1 center
Clark · 1 center

Counseling Center at Clark
Clark, NJ
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Clayton · 1 center

Helping Hand Behavioral Health Corp
Clayton, NJ
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Clementon · 1 center

Victory Bay Recovery Center
Clementon, NJ
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Cliffwood · 1 center

Central Jersey Comprehensive Trt Ctr
Cliffwood, NJ
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Dayton · 1 center

Right Choice Recovery
Dayton, NJ
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Denville · 1 center

Absolute Awakenings Treatment Center
Denville, NJ
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Dover · 1 center

EXCEL Treatment Center of Dover
Dover, NJ
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Dumont · 1 center

Vantage Health System
Dumont, NJ
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East Brunswick · 1 center

Positive Reset Recovery Center
East Brunswick, NJ
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Egg Harbor City · 1 center

Enlightened Solutions LLC
Egg Harbor City, NJ
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Elizabethport · 1 center

Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabethport, NJ
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Englishtown · 1 center

Freedom Recovery NJ LLC
Englishtown, NJ
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Fairfield · 1 center

Healing Heroes Recovery
Fairfield, NJ
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Flanders · 1 center

Cambridge Recovery Sober Living
Flanders, NJ
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Florham Park · 1 center

Atlantic Behavioral Health
Florham Park, NJ
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Gloucester City · 1 center
Hackettstown · 1 center
Hamburg · 1 center
Haskell · 1 center

NewBridge Services Inc
Haskell, NJ
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Hawthorne · 1 center
Hillsborough · 1 center

New Jersey Behavioral Health Center
Hillsborough, NJ
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Hoboken · 1 center

Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program
Hoboken, NJ
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Holmdel · 1 center

Regain Recovery LLC
Holmdel, NJ
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Howell · 1 center

CPC Integrated Health
Howell, NJ
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Keansburg · 1 center

Resa Treatment Center LLC
Keansburg, NJ
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Lakewood · 1 center

Preferred Behavioral Health Group
Lakewood, NJ
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Long Branch · 1 center

New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Long Branch, NJ
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Mahwah · 1 center
Montclair · 1 center

COPE Center
Montclair, NJ
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Morris Plains · 1 center

Integrity Inc
Morris Plains, NJ
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Mountainside · 1 center
Newton · 1 center

Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
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Oakland · 1 center

Tri America Recovery LLC
Oakland, NJ
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Oceanport · 1 center

Unity Place of Monmouth County LLC
Oceanport, NJ
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Passaic · 1 center

Passaic Alliance
Passaic, NJ
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Perth Amboy · 1 center

Journey to Wellness Inc
Perth Amboy, NJ
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Pine Brook · 1 center

New Pathway Counseling
Pine Brook, NJ
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Plainfield · 1 center

Organization for Recovery
Plainfield, NJ
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Pompton Plains · 1 center

Aspire Counseling Center
Pompton Plains, NJ
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Princeton Junction · 1 center

Britelife Behavioral Health PJ LLC
Princeton Junction, NJ
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Ramsey · 1 center
Randolph · 1 center
Robbinsville · 1 center

Counseling Center at Robbinsville
Robbinsville, NJ
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Salem · 1 center

Legacy Treatment Services
Salem, NJ
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Sewell · 1 center

The Haven Detox
Sewell, NJ
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Shrewsbury · 1 center

Seabrook Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, NJ
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Sicklerville · 1 center

Sobriety Solutions Lakeside
Sicklerville, NJ
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Somerdale · 1 center

Somerdale Treatment Services
Somerdale, NJ
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Somerset · 1 center

Center for Great Expectations
Somerset, NJ
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Somerville · 1 center
South Plainfield · 1 center

Clear Conscience Counseling LLC
South Plainfield, NJ
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Sparta · 1 center

Garden State Treatment Ctr LLC
Sparta, NJ
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Springfield · 1 center

Social Recovery Center
Springfield, NJ
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Stanhope · 1 center
Stirling · 1 center
Stratford · 1 center

New Vision at Jefferson Health
Stratford, NJ
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Towaco · 1 center

Guardian Recovery
Towaco, NJ
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Tuckerton · 1 center

Ocean Healthcare PCP Tuckerton LLC
Tuckerton, NJ
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Vauxhall · 1 center

Owen Health Care Inc
Vauxhall, NJ
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Verona · 1 center

Eleanor Health
Verona, NJ
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Villas · 1 center

Optimal Behavioral Health
Villas, NJ
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Washington · 1 center

Center for Family Services
Washington, NJ
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Watchung · 1 center
West Long Branch · 1 center
West Orange · 1 center

Center for Network Therapy
West Orange, NJ
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Whitehouse Station · 1 center

Anderson House
Whitehouse Station, NJ
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Woodbury · 1 center
Woodbury Heights · 1 center

Wounded Healer
Woodbury Heights, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buprenorphine in New Jersey
Can I start buprenorphine while I am on probation or parole in New Jersey?
Yes. Federal guidance and New Jersey law protect your right to continue FDA-approved MAT while under community supervision. Share your probation-officer contact with the clinic so they can document treatment — probation cannot legally require you to stop buprenorphine.
How much does buprenorphine treatment cost in New Jersey?
Self-pay monthly cost for buprenorphine in New Jersey typically ranges from $150 to $700, depending on medication, counseling intensity, and whether lab work is included. Long-acting injectables (Sublocade, Vivitrol) billed without insurance can exceed $1,500 per dose. Most patients pay far less through insurance or NJ FamilyCare.
What’s the difference between NJ FamilyCare managed-care plans for MAT?
NJ FamilyCare managed-care organizations (MCOs) in New Jersey all cover MAT, but formulary details, prior-authorization rules, and in-network provider lists vary. Choose the MCO whose network includes your preferred buprenorphine providers; you can usually switch plans once a year.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover buprenorphine in New Jersey?
Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in New Jersey cover all three FDA-approved MAT medications. BCBS typically requires the provider to be in-network; most major buprenorphine providers in Cherry Hill and across New Jersey accept BCBS.
Was the DEA X-waiver requirement for buprenorphine removed in New Jersey?
Yes — federal Congress eliminated the X-waiver in December 2022, so any New Jersey clinician with a DEA registration can now prescribe buprenorphine for OUD. Continuing-education requirements apply; training is free through Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) and SAMHSA.
What are the most common reasons patients stop buprenorphine?
Common reasons include lifestyle stabilization (patient and clinician agree to taper), cost barriers, side effects, travel or employment disruption, and desire to try naltrexone after tapering. Many patients resume treatment later — clinics welcome return visits without judgment.
What should I avoid before my first buprenorphine visit?
Avoid benzodiazepines, alcohol, and long-acting opioids for 6–12 hours before induction to reduce sedation risk. For buprenorphine, let the clinician know your last opioid use time so they can time the first dose to avoid precipitated withdrawal.
What happens if my drug screen is positive at the first visit?
A positive urine drug screen is expected for most patients entering MAT — it confirms the diagnosis. Positive screens are not used to deny admission at any New Jersey SAMHSA-certified OTP. Your clinician interprets results and builds an individualized plan from there.
Can buprenorphine affect my heart?
Methadone can prolong the QTc interval on ECG; New Jersey clinics screen patients with baseline and follow-up ECGs. Buprenorphine and naltrexone do not carry this risk. Patients with cardiac disease can safely use MAT under close cardiology and MAT-team coordination.
Will my MAT dose change during pregnancy?
Methadone doses often need increase in the third trimester due to increased metabolism; split dosing may be needed. Buprenorphine sometimes requires modest increases. Your New Jersey MAT team and OB will monitor closely and adjust dosing based on cravings and withdrawal.
What is peer-recovery support and is it available in New Jersey?
Peer-recovery support workers are trained individuals with lived recovery experience who provide mentoring, accompaniment to appointments, and navigation of resources. New Jersey Medicaid reimburses peer-support services; most mid-sized buprenorphine providers employ certified peer specialists.
Can my buprenorphine records be used against me in custody court in New Jersey?
Only if disclosed under very narrow conditions — typically with your consent or specific court order. Being on prescribed buprenorphine is legally protected and should not be used against you as a parent. Keep documentation of stability; consult a family-law attorney.
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