Medically Reviewed Content
Updated: April 2026
Sources: SAMHSA, NIDA
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Centers in New Jersey
Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026
Our directory lists 264 MAT programs across New Jersey, with the largest concentrations in Newark (14), Cherry Hill (11) and New Brunswick (7).
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications — methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone — with counseling and behavioral therapies for comprehensive addiction care. MAT is the evidence-based gold standard for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Treatment landscape in New Jersey:
- NJ FamilyCare covers addiction treatment
- High density of quality treatment centers
- Proximity to major metropolitan areas
- Strong MAT program availability
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Newark · 14 centers
American Habitare and Counseling Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Elev8 Center of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Greater Essex Counseling Services
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity House
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Power House Psychotherapy and Add LLC
Newark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cherry Hill · 11 centers
All In Solutions Counseling Center
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Eleanor Health
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
High Focus Treatment Centers
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Jefferson Health
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Counseling Center at Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Phoenix Behavioral Health LLC
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Affinity Healthcare Group Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Oaks Integrated Care
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Seabrook Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Unity Place
Cherry Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Brunswick · 7 centers
College Recovery LLC
New Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
College Recovery LLC
New Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program
New Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatment
SOBA New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Brunswick Counseling Center
New Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Rutgers/UBHC
New Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Toms River · 7 centers
Quantum Behavioral Health Servs
Toms River, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Suburban Health Clinic of Toms River
Toms River, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Counseling Center at Toms River
Toms River, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Iron Recovery and Wellness Center
Toms River, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Trenton · 6 centers
Project Free
Trenton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Phoenix Behavioral Health LLC
Trenton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Iron Recovery and Wellness Center
Trenton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Freehold · 5 centers
Relevance LLC
Freehold, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Counseling Center at Freehold
Freehold, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Center for Network Therapy
Freehold, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
CPC Integrated Health
Freehold, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Freehold, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Paramus · 5 centers
Care Plus NJ Inc
Paramus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Evergreen Treatment Center
Paramus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Spring House
Paramus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Forge Health of Paramus
Paramus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Paterson · 5 centers
Evas Village
Paterson, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Evas Village
Paterson, NJ
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Turning Point Inc
Paterson, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Straight and Narrow Inc
Paterson, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Paterson Counseling Center Inc
Paterson, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Absecon · 4 centers
Addiction Trt Servs International
Absecon, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Family Empowerment Recovery Services
Absecon, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Bayonne · 4 centers
Northstar Health Systems
Bayonne, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Beacon of Hope/Dorothy Rose
Bayonne, NJ
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
East Orange · 4 centers
EOH Acquisition Group LLC
East Orange, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Recovery Answer Behavioral Health
East Orange, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Airmid Counseling Services
East Orange, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
East Orange Substance Abuse Trt Prog
East Orange, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatment
Flemington · 4 centers
Hunterdon Medical Center/Add Trt Servs
Flemington, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Good News Home Inc
Flemington, NJ
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
High Point Partial Care
Flemington, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Jersey City · 4 centers
CarePoint Health/Christ Hospital
Jersey City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
C Line Community Outreach Services
Jersey City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Khaleidoscope Healthcare Inc
Jersey City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Spectrum Healthcare Inc
Jersey City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Secaucus · 4 centers
Alpha II Womens Program
Secaucus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Secaucus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Integrity Inc
Secaucus, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
South Amboy · 4 centers
Recovery Centers of America
South Amboy, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Recovery Centers of America
South Amboy, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
South Amboy Health Center LLC
South Amboy, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Veritas Recovery Center
South Amboy, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Asbury Park · 3 centers
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Asbury Park, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Asbury Park, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Gateway Day Treatment and IOP Program
Asbury Park, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Brick · 3 centers
Iron Recovery and Wellness Center
Brick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Caldwell · 3 centers
Counseling Center at West Caldwell
Caldwell, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Better Life Recovery LLC
Caldwell, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
The Bridge
Caldwell, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Camden · 3 centers
Edison · 3 centers
Eleanor Health
Edison, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
JFK University Medical Center
Edison, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Diamond Counseling Center
Edison, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hammonton · 3 centers
Onward Behavioral Health
Hammonton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Atlanticare Behavioral Health
Hammonton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Unity Place of Atlantic County LLC
Hammonton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Marlboro · 3 centers
Discovery Institute for
Marlboro, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Marlboro, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Marlboro, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mays Landing · 3 centers
Recovery Centers of America
Mays Landing, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Recovery Centers of America
Mays Landing, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
John Brooks Recovery Center
Mays Landing, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Medford · 3 centers
Ambrosia of Medford LLC
Medford, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Pinelands Recovery Center of Medford
Medford, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Alliance Consultants
Medford, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Morristown · 3 centers
Alfre Inc
Morristown, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Seabrook Morristown
Morristown, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mount Holly · 3 centers
Oak Integrated Care
Mount Holly, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Burlington Comp Counseling Inc
Mount Holly, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Legacy Treatment Services
Mount Holly, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Neptune · 3 centers
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Morning Glory Behavioral Health
Neptune, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
JSAS Healthcare Inc
Neptune, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
North Brunswick · 3 centers
New Beginnings Treatment Center
North Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Penn Medicine Princeton House
North Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Center for Great Expectations
North Brunswick, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Phillipsburg · 3 centers
Pinnacle Treatment Centers NJ II LLC
Phillipsburg, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Center for Family Services
Phillipsburg, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Freedom House Outpatient Services
Phillipsburg, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Atlantic City · 2 centers
Enlightened Solutions Detox LLC
Atlantic City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
John Brooks Recovery Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Blackwood · 2 centers
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
Blackwood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Bridgeton · 2 centers
Seabrook House
Bridgeton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Clifton · 2 centers
SERV Behavioral Health System Inc
Clifton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Adult Family Health Services
Clifton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Denville · 2 centers
Absolute Awakenings Treatment Center
Denville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Morris County Aftercare Center
Denville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Deptford · 2 centers
Solstice Counseling and Wellness Ctr
Deptford, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Forge Health of West Deptford
Deptford, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Eatontown · 2 centers
Seacrest Recovery Center
Eatontown, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Elizabeth · 2 centers
Intervention Specialists
Elizabeth, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Englewood · 2 centers
Next Wind LLC
Englewood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Vantage Health System
Englewood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Fair Lawn · 2 centers
Counseling Center at Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Bergen Enterprises Center LLC
Fair Lawn, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hoboken · 2 centers
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program
Hoboken, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Hoboken University Medical Center
Hoboken, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Long Branch · 2 centers
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Long Branch, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health
Long Branch, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Matawan · 2 centers
Stress Care of New Jersey LLC
Matawan, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
CPC Integrated Health
Matawan, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Merchantville · 2 centers
Milestone Addiction Treatment LLC
Merchantville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Middlesex · 2 centers
Center For Network Therapy
Middlesex, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Counseling Center at Middlesex
Middlesex, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Monmouth Junction · 2 centers
Princeton Detox and Recovery Center
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Newton · 2 centers
Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Resource Center for the Chemically Dep
Newton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Northfield · 2 centers
Parsippany · 2 centers
New Chapter Faith Based Recovery LLC
Parsippany, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Bridge Services Inc
Parsippany, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Passaic · 2 centers
Northeast Life Skills Associates Inc
Passaic, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Pemberton · 2 centers
Solstice Counseling and Wellness Ctr
Pemberton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Maryville Inc
Pemberton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Perth Amboy · 2 centers
Passion Care Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Journey to Wellness Inc
Perth Amboy, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Pleasantville · 2 centers
John Brooks Recovery Center
Pleasantville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Atlantic Prevention Resources Inc
Pleasantville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Red Bank · 2 centers
Middletown Medical LLC
Red Bank, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
CPC Integrated Health
Red Bank, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Rio Grande · 2 centers
ARS Treatment Centers of New Jersey
Rio Grande, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Cooperative Care Partnership Inc
Rio Grande, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Somerville · 2 centers
High Focus Centers
Somerville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Succasunna · 2 centers
New Jersey Recovery Institute
Succasunna, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Counseling Center at Roxbury
Succasunna, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Summit · 2 centers
Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Vineland · 2 centers
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
Vineland, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Williamstown · 2 centers
Maryville Inc
Williamstown, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Atco · 1 center
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Barnegat · 1 center
Bayville · 1 center
Bright Harbor Healthcare
Bayville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Belle Mead · 1 center
Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Belleville · 1 center
North West Essex Community
Belleville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Berlin · 1 center
Addiction Recovery Consultants
Berlin, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Blairstown · 1 center
Boonton · 1 center
Saint Clares Behavioral Health
Boonton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Bridgewater · 1 center
Richard Hall CHWC
Bridgewater, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Burlington · 1 center
Stable Community Services
Burlington, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cape May Court House · 1 center
Addiction Recovery Systems
Cape May Court House, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Clark · 1 center
Counseling Center at Clark
Clark, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Clayton · 1 center
Helping Hand Behavioral Health Corp
Clayton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Clementon · 1 center
Victory Bay Recovery Center
Clementon, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cliffside Park · 1 center
MMM Health Services Inc
Cliffside Park, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cliffwood · 1 center
Central Jersey Comprehensive Trt Ctr
Cliffwood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Dayton · 1 center
Right Choice Recovery
Dayton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Dover · 1 center
EXCEL Treatment Center of Dover
Dover, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Dumont · 1 center
Vantage Health System
Dumont, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Egg Harbor City · 1 center
Enlightened Solutions LLC
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Egg Harbor Township · 1 center
Helping Hand Behavioral Health
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Elizabethport · 1 center
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabethport, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Flanders · 1 center
Cambridge Recovery Sober Living
Flanders, NJ
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Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Florham Park · 1 center
Atlantic Behavioral Health
Florham Park, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Glen Gardner · 1 center
Freedom House Halfway House
Glen Gardner, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Gloucester City · 1 center
Hackettstown · 1 center
Hamburg · 1 center
Haskell · 1 center
NewBridge Services Inc
Haskell, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hawthorne · 1 center
Howell · 1 center
CPC Integrated Health
Howell, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Irvington · 1 center
The Bridge
Irvington, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Keansburg · 1 center
Resa Treatment Center LLC
Keansburg, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Kearny · 1 center
Inter County Council on Drug/Alc Abuse
Kearny, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Lakewood · 1 center
Overcome Wellness and Recovery LLC
Lakewood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Lanoka Harbor · 1 center
ARS Treatment Centers of New Jersey
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatment
Ledgewood · 1 center
Mount Olive Counseling and Clinic
Ledgewood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Little Falls · 1 center
Mahwah · 1 center
Marlton · 1 center
New Life Medical Detoxification LLC
Marlton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Montclair · 1 center
COPE Center
Montclair, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Moorestown · 1 center
Penn Medicine Princeton House
Moorestown, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Morris Plains · 1 center
Integrity Inc
Morris Plains, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mullica Hill · 1 center
Kingsway Recovery LLC
Mullica Hill, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
New Providence · 1 center
QuickSilver Counseling Center
New Providence, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Oceanport · 1 center
Unity Place of Monmouth County LLC
Oceanport, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Pine Brook · 1 center
New Pathway Counseling
Pine Brook, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Plainfield · 1 center
Organization for Recovery
Plainfield, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Princeton · 1 center
Ramsey · 1 center
Randolph · 1 center
Robbinsville · 1 center
Counseling Center at Robbinsville
Robbinsville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Salem · 1 center
Legacy Treatment Services
Salem, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Shrewsbury · 1 center
Seabrook Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sicklerville · 1 center
Sobriety Solutions Lakeside
Sicklerville, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Somerdale · 1 center
Somerset · 1 center
Center for Great Expectations
Somerset, NJ
$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
South Plainfield · 1 center
Clear Conscience Counseling LLC
South Plainfield, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Sparta · 1 center
Garden State Treatment Ctr LLC
Sparta, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Springfield · 1 center
Social Recovery Center
Springfield, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Stanhope · 1 center
Stirling · 1 center
Tuckerton · 1 center
Ocean Healthcare PCP Tuckerton LLC
Tuckerton, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Union · 1 center
Suburban Health Clinic
Union, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Vauxhall · 1 center
Owen Health Care Inc
Vauxhall, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Verona · 1 center
Eleanor Health
Verona, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Villas · 1 center
Optimal Behavioral Health
Villas, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Voorhees · 1 center
Washington · 1 center
Center for Family Services
Washington, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
West Long Branch · 1 center
West Orange · 1 center
Center for Network Therapy
West Orange, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Whitehouse Station · 1 center
Anderson House
Whitehouse Station, NJ
$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Wildwood · 1 center
Cape Assist
Wildwood, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Woodbury Heights · 1 center
Wounded Healer
Woodbury Heights, NJ
Insurance Accepted$$
Services:
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Coverage & Regulations in New Jersey
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.
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Crisis: 988
Commonly Accepted Insurance
- Cash or self-payment256
- Private health insurance216
- Medicaid189
- Medicare124
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs124
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid115
Available Settings
- Outpatient223
- Regular outpatient treatment207
- Intensive outpatient treatment197
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment182
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization95
Frequently Asked Questions About MAT in New Jersey
Is mat only for heroin or fentanyl use, or does it also treat prescription opioid dependence?
mat is approved for opioid use disorder involving any opioid — heroin, fentanyl, prescription oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine. New Jersey clinicians treat patients whose OUD started with a pain prescription just as readily as those using illicit opioids.
Are lab tests and drug screens an extra cost at MAT programs in New Jersey?
Most New Jersey programs include routine urine drug screens in the program fee. Baseline lab work (liver function, pregnancy test, ECG for methadone) may be billed separately — $30–$150 depending on insurance status. Ask about lab fees at intake.
Does NJ FamilyCare cover a full month’s supply of mat?
Yes. For methadone, NJ FamilyCare reimburses Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) for in-clinic and take-home dosing as a bundled rate — SAMHSA clinical rules, not insurance, govern take-home eligibility. For buprenorphine, NJ FamilyCare pays for the 30-day pharmacy fill. For long-acting naltrexone, the monthly injection is covered under the medical benefit.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover mat 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 MAT programs in Newark and across New Jersey accept BCBS.
What documentation does a New Jersey mat clinic keep about me?
Clinics maintain a confidential medical record covering diagnosis, treatment plan, drug screens, counseling notes, and dose history. Records are protected by 42 CFR Part 2 — stricter than HIPAA — and cannot be released without your written consent or a specific court order.
What defines “stable” on mat in New Jersey?
Stability criteria include consistent attendance, clean drug screens, improved functioning, stable housing and relationships, and no recent crisis. New Jersey clinicians use SAMHSA’s 8-point take-home criteria for methadone and similar frameworks for other medications.
Can I bring someone to my first mat visit in New Jersey?
Yes. Most New Jersey MAT programs allow a support person at intake and can include family in counseling with your permission. Having a trusted person to drive you, help with paperwork, and understand the plan is highly encouraged.
Do I need to fast before my first mat appointment?
No fasting is required for routine MAT labs in New Jersey. Eating a light meal before the visit is recommended to reduce nausea risk with the first medication dose. Hydration is helpful, especially for urine drug-screen collection.
Will mat show on a standard drug test?
Buprenorphine and methadone do not test positive on standard 5-panel drug tests — specialty panels are needed. Naltrexone and its metabolites are not screened on standard panels. Share an MAT provider letter with any employer or court drug-testing program to avoid confusion.
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.
Do I need a separate therapist if I already have one?
Not always. If your existing therapist can coordinate with your MAT prescriber, the arrangement is usually fine. New Jersey MAT teams can integrate with outside therapists via signed records-release; doubling up on counseling isn’t required.
Can I use a pseudonym for my mat treatment in New Jersey?
No — medical records must use your legal name for billing, insurance, and DEA compliance. However, 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality means that legal name is protected from disclosure. Pseudonymous treatment is not available in MAT.
Other Treatment Options in New Jersey
Medication-Assisted Treatment in Other States
Need immediate help? Call SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357 (24/7, free)