I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?

Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.

What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?

MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.

Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?

Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.

How long is treatment?

Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.

Substance Abuse in New Jersey

15 verified resources.

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in New Jersey

New Jersey Superior Court Family Part handles family law in each of its 15 vicinages. The Office of Child Support Services operates under DHS. Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Trenton are the largest cities. Legal Services of New Jersey coordinates six regional LSC-funded programs covering all 21 counties.

15 Resources

1. ReachNJ Addiction Helpline — Free

New Jersey's 24/7 addictions helpline answered by a live person within 30 seconds. Connects NJ residents to local substance use treatment providers regardless of insurance or payment status. Call 1-844-732-2465 at any time. Specialists can find inpatient detox, residential treatment, outpatient programs, and medication-assisted treatment across all NJ counties. Also provides information about naloxone access and overdose prevention. Free and confidential — no personal information required to get a referral.

1-844-732-2465 · Statewide phone service · 24/7 · Visit Website

2. SAMHSA National Helpline — Free

Free, confidential 24/7 helpline for substance use disorder and mental health treatment referrals in English and Spanish. No insurance required. Call 1-800-662-4357 at any time. SAMHSA specialists identify local NJ treatment programs, detox facilities, and peer support groups by location. Text your ZIP code to 435748 for a list of nearby providers. The online treatment locator at findtreatment.gov also filters NJ providers by service type. Calls are private and do not require callers to identify themselves.

1-800-662-4357 · National · 24/7 · Visit Website

3. Integrity House (Newark) — Paid

CARF-accredited therapeutic community in Newark offering intensive short-term and long-term residential substance use treatment and co-occurring mental health programs. Serving New Jersey for over 50 years. Located at 103 Lincoln Park. Call 973-623-0600 or email info@integrityhouse.org Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm; 24-hour residential care available. Accepts NJ FamilyCare and sliding scale fees. Programs include detoxification, therapeutic community residential treatment, and outpatient services for adults.

973-623-0600 · 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; 24-hour residential · Visit Website

4. Rescue Mission of Trenton - Behavioral Health — Free

State-licensed addictions treatment facility in Trenton providing long-term residential, halfway house, and outpatient ambulatory services with individual and group counseling. Located at 96 Carroll St. Call 609-695-1436 Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Programs serve adults with substance use disorders through therapeutic community model, 12-step integration, and vocational rehabilitation. Accepts NJ FamilyCare and sliding scale fees. One of Mercer County's established long-term recovery programs serving primarily male residents.

609-695-1436 · 96 Carroll St, Trenton, NJ 08609 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website

5. Hogar CREA Inc (Newark/Statewide) — Paid

Nonprofit dedicated to prevention and treatment of substance abuse, serving communities across NJ including Newark, Trenton, and Jersey City with residential and outpatient programs. Located in Newark at 154 Broadway. Call 973-483-2400 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm; 24-hour residential programming available. Accepts NJ FamilyCare and sliding scale fees. Programs include therapeutic community residential treatment, outpatient counseling, and family support services. Bilingual Spanish-language services available at select locations.

973-483-2400 · 154 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; 24-hour residential · Visit Website

6. AA Intergroup of Northern New Jersey — Free

Regional Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup serving northern NJ with comprehensive meeting directories, 24-hour phone support, and connections to local AA groups throughout the region. Located in Union at 2400 Morris Ave. Call 908-687-8566 for the 24-hour hotline. Office hours vary. Find in-person and online meetings at nnjaa.org. No cost to attend AA meetings. New members are welcomed and can request a sponsor. Serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties.

908-687-8566 · 2400 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 · 24/7 hotline; office hours vary · Visit Website

7. Narcotics Anonymous of New Jersey — Free

Statewide resource for finding Narcotics Anonymous meetings throughout New Jersey. Provides a 24-hour helpline at 732-933-0462 connecting callers to recovery support and local meeting information. Find meetings by county at nanj.org. No cost to attend NA meetings. All are welcome regardless of drug of choice or length of sobriety. Members share experience, strength, and hope to help each other recover from addiction. Online and in-person meetings available across all 21 NJ counties.

732-933-0462 · Meetings statewide · 24/7 helpline · Visit Website

8. SMART Recovery – NJ Meetings — Free

SMART Recovery is a science-based alternative to 12-step programs offering in-person meetings across NJ and online options. Focuses on self-management and behavior change using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement. Free to attend; find meeting locations and times at smartrecovery.org. Suitable for anyone recovering from any type of addiction including alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other behaviors. No religious component; meetings are secular and evidence-based.

Meetings statewide · Check website · Visit Website

9. Celebrate Recovery – NJ — Free

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program addressing hurts, habits, and hang-ups through free weekly meetings held at NJ churches statewide. Find your nearest NJ chapter at celebraterecovery.com. Meetings are free, welcoming, and open to anyone regardless of the specific struggle. Programs address addiction, trauma, anxiety, codependency, and more. The program uses a 12-step framework with a faith foundation. No church membership required to attend. All are welcome.

Church-based statewide · Weekly · Visit Website

10. Salvation Army Adult Rehab – NJ — Free

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers offer free 6-month residential substance use recovery programs in Newark and other NJ cities using a work therapy model. Call 800-725-2769 for admissions information; programs run Monday through Friday. Participants live in the recovery community, attend counseling sessions, work in the center's thrift store operations, and receive life skills training. Programs are free with no insurance required. Contact the nearest NJ center for intake requirements and bed availability.

800-725-2769 · Multiple NJ locations · Admissions Mon-Fri · Visit Website

11. CPC Behavioral Healthcare (Monmouth County) — Paid

CPC Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment in Monmouth County through outpatient, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment programs. Located in Monmouth County. Call 732-842-2000 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Accepts NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid, and some private insurance. Services include individual and group counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and co-occurring mental health treatment. Sliding scale fees may be available. One of Monmouth County's established behavioral health providers serving adults and adolescents.

732-842-2000 · Monmouth County, NJ · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

12. Preferred Behavioral Health (Middlesex/Somerset) — Paid

Preferred Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services in Central NJ through outpatient, partial hospitalization, and crisis stabilization programs. Located in Lakewood. Call 732-254-3344 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Accepts NJ FamilyCare and most insurance plans. Services include individual therapy, group counseling, psychiatric medication management, and dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders. Serves Middlesex, Somerset, Ocean, and surrounding counties in Central NJ.

732-254-3344 · 725 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

13. Daytop NJ — Paid

Daytop NJ provides licensed substance abuse treatment through outpatient and residential programs across northern New Jersey. Call 866-329-8671 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Programs include therapeutic community residential treatment, intensive outpatient counseling, and adolescent programs. Accepts NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid, and some private insurance plans. Services address alcohol, opioid, and poly-substance dependencies. A long-standing NJ substance use treatment provider with multiple northern NJ program locations.

866-329-8671 · Northern NJ locations · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

14. FindTreatment.gov – NJ — Free

Federal treatment locator at findtreatment.gov listing licensed substance use treatment providers across New Jersey. Filter results by insurance type, services offered, medication-assisted treatment availability, and distance. Call 800-662-4357 for live phone assistance from SAMHSA specialists. Free to use; no registration required. Covers inpatient detox, residential programs, intensive outpatient, opioid treatment programs, and peer recovery centers. Update your search address to find providers specifically within commuting distance of your NJ location.

800-662-4357 · Online 24/7 · Visit Website

15. NJ Opioid Recovery Helpline — Free

New Jersey's state helpline for opioid crisis support providing naloxone access locations, overdose prevention guidance, and treatment referrals for anyone affected by opioid use disorder. Call 844-732-2465 any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connects callers to NJ treatment providers, harm reduction services, and peer recovery coaches. Also available at nj.gov/humanservices/reachnj. No cost, no insurance required, confidential. Narcan and naloxone training locations can be located through this resource.

844-732-2465 · 24/7 · Visit Website

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?: Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?: MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?: Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?: Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.