Deciding to get treatment for addiction is likely to be one of the most important decisions you ever make. It has the potential to save your life, restore your health, and bring renewed happiness to your life and that of those who love you. To start your search for a treatment program in New Jersey today, browse the facility listings here for contact information, program details, and reviews from program alumni.
In 2016, more than 76,000 people were admitted to a substance abuse treatment program in New Jersey.1 This number has been steadily increasing over the years; in fact, it rose by approximately 7,000 in just one year.1,2
The rate of drug overdose deaths in New Jersey also continues to rise year after year. Most recent data show 1,454 deaths in 2015, a 16% increase from the previous year.3
There are noticeable trends in substance abuse treatment in New Jersey, with data showing higher admissions in the eastern counties of the state. Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex counties have some of the highest numbers of admits, while the northwestern counties of Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon show a considerably lower number of admissions.1
Heroin and alcohol were the major drugs of abuse fueling treatment admissions in NJ in 2016, at 43% and 27% respectively.1
If you or a loved one is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction, it’s not too late to get help. There are so many options available to you, with more than 1,000 rehab facilities located in New Jersey alone.4
Here are some things to consider when choosing a NJ rehab center that’s right for you:
If you’ve picked a NJ rehab center but aren’t sure how you’re going to pay for your program, there are several options you can try:
There may also be nonprofit treatment centers located in New Jersey that offer programs at very little or no cost. See the resources list below to learn about the availability of these programs.
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Each year, the DrugAbuse.com hotline connects thousands of people with substance abuse treatment programs throughout the U.S. toll-free. Calls are answered by American Addiction Centers (AAC) who have treatment support specialists available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Both our treatment directory and our hotline are offered at no cost to you.
National Hotlines:
SAMHSA Facility Locator - http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/index.html 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center in the national network of more than 150 crisis centers.
American Association of Poison Control Centers - http://www.aapcc.org/ For a poisoning emergency in the U.S. call 1-800-222-1222 The American Association of Poison Control Centers supports the nation’s 55 poison centers in their efforts to prevent and treat poison exposures. Poison centers offer free, confidential medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Nonprofit Treatment Centers:
Betty Ford Center - http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/index.php
Phoenix House - http://www.phoenixhouse.org/
Caron - http://www.caron.org/
Odyssey House - http://www.odysseyhouse.org/
Recovery Gateway - http://recovergateway.org/
Dawn Farm - http://dawnfarm.org/
Austin Recovery - http://www.austinrecovery.org/
Recovery Programs:
Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.aa.org/
Narcotics Anonymous - http://www.na.org/
Smart Recovery - http://www.smartrecovery.org/