Guardian Recovery · New Jersey
Heroin Detox & Rehab in New Jersey
Heroin withdrawal is brutal alone — and today’s supply, laced with fentanyl, makes waiting more dangerous than it’s ever been. Guardian Recovery provides medication-supported heroin detox with 24/7 medical care in New Jersey, insurance can cover the cost, and admission is often same-day.
Free, confidential call — no obligation, day or night.
Real Recovery, Real Results
Leading Clinical Outcomes
Serving Clients since 2009
Licensed & Accredited
Request a Confidential Callback
Tell us a little about your situation and an admissions specialist can call you back — usually within minutes.
Prefer to talk now? Call (866) 705-3233 ·
Accredited, Licensed & Recognized Nationwide
Heroin Treatment
Heroin Detox That Doesn’t Feel Like Punishment.
Fear of withdrawal keeps people using. We take the fear — and most of the suffering — out of it.
Medication-supported detox at Guardian Recovery manages heroin withdrawal from the first hours: easing symptoms, protecting your safety, and starting the clinical work that makes this detox the last one you need.
Medication-Supported Detox
Evidence-based medications ease withdrawal from day one — you don’t have to white-knuckle it.
Fentanyl-Aware Protocols
Today’s heroin is rarely just heroin. Our medical protocols account for fentanyl’s longer, harder withdrawal.
24/7 Medical Care
Nursing around the clock — symptoms are managed as they appear, day or night.
Cravings & Relapse Prevention
Clinical strategies and, where appropriate, medication support that blunt cravings well past detox.
The Pain Underneath
Trauma, depression, and anxiety usually sit under opioid use. Treating them is how recovery holds.
A Full Path Forward
Detox flows into residential and outpatient care with the same team — no gaps, no starting over.
25k+
Lives Restored
Why Guardian Recovery
A Different Standard of Care in New Jersey.
One organization, one phone number, a full continuum of care.
Since 2009, Guardian Recovery has helped more than 25,000 people begin again. Because detox, residential, and outpatient programs live under one roof, your care continues seamlessly — no starting over, no re-telling your story.
- Full continuum of care — medical detox through outpatient, coordinated by one clinical team.
- Individualized, trauma-informed plans — built around your history, health, and goals.
- In-network with most major insurers — treatment can cost little or nothing out of pocket.
- Family programming — because recovery is stronger when the people who love you are part of it.
Our Clinical Approach
Evidence-Based Care, Delivered with Heart.
The therapies research trusts, from clinicians who listen.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Physician-directed medications that ease withdrawal and reduce cravings, paired with counseling.
CBT & DBT
Cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies that build practical skills for cravings, stress, and relapse prevention.
Individual & Group Therapy
One-on-one sessions to go deep, and a recovery community that reminds you you’re not alone.
Trauma-Informed Care
Care that addresses what happened to you — not just what you’ve been using to cope with it.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions that help families heal together and learn how to support lasting recovery.
Whole-Person Supports
Mindfulness, nutrition, movement, and rest — restoring the body while the mind heals.
Find Your Location
Find the Right Guardian Program Near You.
Seven New Jersey locations — and one phone call connects you to all of them.
Not sure which program fits? Call us. An admissions specialist will listen to your situation and match you — or your loved one — to the right level of care.
7 locations across New Jersey
Hoboken Counseling Center
Hoboken, NJ · Outpatient & IOP
Steps from the PATH and bus lines, our Hoboken center makes it possible to get serious treatment while keeping your job, classes, and home life. Day and evening tracks include individual therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry.
New Brunswick Counseling Center
New Brunswick, NJ · Outpatient & IOP
In the heart of Middlesex County, our New Brunswick center offers flexible outpatient and intensive outpatient care with a warm, experienced clinical team — close to Rutgers and major commuter routes.
Saddle Brook Counseling Center
Saddle Brook, NJ · PHP, IOP & Outpatient
Serving Bergen County with structured programming from full-day partial hospitalization (PHP) to day and evening IOP and outpatient care, Saddle Brook blends individual therapy, group support, and psychiatric care in a private, comfortable setting just off Route 80.
New Pathway Pine Brook
Pine Brook, NJ · IOP & Outpatient
New Pathway’s Pine Brook office provides intensive outpatient (IOP) and ongoing outpatient counseling for Morris and Essex County — the steady, week-to-week support that helps recovery take root and hold.
New Pathway Bayonne
Bayonne, NJ · IOP & Outpatient
Convenient to Hudson County’s light rail, our Bayonne office offers IOP and outpatient counseling with evening availability — practical, consistent care that fits around real life.
Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
Monmouth Junction, NJ · Medical Detox & Residential
New Jersey’s premier medical detox and residential center: private bedrooms, chef-prepared meals, and 24/7 nursing in a peaceful setting just outside Princeton. For most people searching this page, treatment begins here.
Montville Adolescent Center
Towaco, NJ · Adolescent Program
A dedicated program for teens, with 24/7 supervision, family therapy at its core, and academic support so school stays on track. If you’re a parent searching for your child, ask for our adolescent team.
Levels of Care
Care That Meets You Where You Are.
From the first medically supervised day to life back at home.
01
Medical Detox
Round-the-clock medical care to clear substances safely and comfortably. The essential first step.
02
Residential
Live on campus, fully focused on healing — daily therapy, structure, and peer support.
03
PHP
Full days of clinical programming, typically 5–7 days per week, while living at home or in supportive housing.
04
IOP & Outpatient
Day or evening sessions — typically 3–5 days a week in IOP, stepping down to 1–2 in outpatient — recovery that fits around work and family.
Insurance & Cost
Your Insurance Can Cover Treatment.
Most clients pay little or nothing out of pocket once benefits are verified.
One quick, confidential call and we can verify your benefits with your insurance company — usually while you’re still on the phone. You’ll know exactly what’s covered before you decide anything.
- Free verification of benefits in minutes
- We call your insurer — you don’t have to
- 100% confidential, no obligation to enroll
- Self-pay and financing options available
+ most major plans
& many regional networks
& many regional networks
Coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team confirms your exact benefits before any decision is made.
For Families
Worried About Someone You Love?
You don’t need them to be “ready.” You just need to call.
Many of the people we help arrive because a family member made the first call. Our admissions team can talk you through what to say, how intervention support works, and what treatment can look like — before your loved one ever picks up the phone.
- Guidance for first conversations and interventions
- Family therapy woven into every program
- Regular updates, with your loved one’s consent
Safe, Supervised, Around the Clock.
Detox and residential clients are monitored by licensed medical and clinical staff 24 hours a day, with physician-directed care from admission to discharge.
24/7 nursing
Licensed clinical team
Private & discreet
Real Reviews
What Our Alumni Say on Google.
Real ratings, real recovery — straight from Google.
Stories of Recovery
Reclaim Your Life | Rewrite Your Story.
From the people and families who walked this path before you.
“I was terrified of detox. The nurses checked on me constantly, the bed was comfortable, and for the first time in years I actually slept. I left with a plan — and I’ve stuck to it.”
James M. Alumni · Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
“We called about my brother at 2 a.m. and a real person answered, listened, and walked us through everything — insurance, transport, what to pack. He was admitted that afternoon.”
Danielle R. Family member of an alumni
“Eighteen months sober. What made the difference was that the same team stayed with me from detox through outpatient. I never fell through the cracks.”
Marcus T. Alumni · Guardian Recovery New Jersey
Getting Started
What Happens When You Call.
Four simple steps — most people complete all four within a day.
01
Call
A caring specialist answers 24/7. Everything you share is confidential.
02
Verify Insurance
We check your benefits with your insurer while you’re on the line — free.
03
Assessment
A brief clinical conversation matches you to the right program and location.
04
Admission
We handle logistics — often the same day — so your focus stays on healing.
Call (866) 705-3233
Admissions specialists are available right now.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Call.
How bad is heroin withdrawal, really?
Untreated, it’s one of the most miserable experiences there is — but with medical detox it’s a different story. Medications manage symptoms from the first hours, and most people are through the worst within several days.
How long does heroin detox take?
Typically 5 to 10 days, though fentanyl in the supply can extend the timeline. Your medical team adjusts the plan daily based on how your body responds.
Do you use medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
Medication support is part of evidence-based opioid detox, and longer-term medication options are discussed with your medical team based on your situation and goals.
How much does heroin detox cost?
For most people with insurance, heroin detox can be covered in full or in large part. We verify your exact benefits for free before you commit to anything, and we offer self-pay rates and financing for those without coverage.
Will anyone find out I’m in treatment?
No. Your care is protected by federal privacy law (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2). We never share information with employers, family, or anyone else without your written consent.
What happens after detox?
Detox is the beginning, not the destination. Before you discharge, your clinical team builds your next step with you — residential care, PHP, IOP, or outpatient — so the progress you make continues without interruption.
Take the First Step
Step into a Brighter Day.
One confidential call can change everything.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Call when you’re ready — or send us your number, and a caring admissions specialist will reach out to you.
Call (866) 705-3233Free · Confidential · Available 24/7
Get Help for Yourself or a Loved One
Share a few details and we can call you back, verify your insurance, and answer every question — confidentially.