“Sending our son was the hardest decision of our lives. The daily updates, the family sessions, seeing his room before he moved in — they earned our trust step by step. Today he’s a junior with plans.”
Maria & Tom V. Parents of an alumni · Montville
Montville Adolescent Center · New Jersey
Help for Troubled Teens in New Jersey
You’re not overreacting, and you’re not alone — and your teen isn’t a lost cause. Montville Adolescent Center is a clinical program for teens in real trouble: substance use, spiraling behavior, and the struggles underneath, treated with 24/7 supervision and family at the center.
Call (866) 705-3233 — free, confidential, 24/7. Parents make this call every day.
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Talk to Someone About Your Child
Tell us a little about what’s going on. A specialist from our adolescent team can call you back — usually within minutes.
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Your Child’s Safety Comes First — Licensed, Accredited & Supervised 24/7
How We Help
A Real Program for a Kid in Real Trouble.
Not a scared-straight camp. Not a lockdown. A clinical program that works.
By the time parents search for help, they’ve usually tried everything — consequences, counselors, school meetings. What changes the trajectory is structured, clinical treatment built specifically for adolescents, with the family doing the work alongside.
Clinical, Not Punitive
Licensed clinicians and evidence-based therapy — because "troubled" is almost always treatable once it’s properly understood.
Substance Use & Mental Health
Drugs, alcohol, anxiety, depression, trauma — evaluated and treated together, whatever combination your teen is carrying.
Structure & Safety
24/7 supervision in a secure, residential setting — the reset that interrupts the spiral.
Family at the Core
You’re not handing your child off. Family therapy is scheduled from week one, because the family is how the change holds.
25k+
Lives Restored
Why Montville
Built for Teenagers. Designed for Families.
Not an adult program with smaller chairs.
Adolescents need different treatment than adults — different therapy, different pacing, different rules, and a team trained specifically for this age. Montville Adolescent Center is Guardian Recovery’s dedicated program for teens, minutes off Route 287 in Morris County.
- Developmentally appropriate care — clinicians who specialize in adolescents, not adults who also see teens.
- Family therapy at the core — you are part of the treatment, not a visitor to it.
- School stays on track — structured academic time and coordination with your child’s school.
- In-network with most major insurers — treatment can cost little or nothing out of pocket.
Our Clinical Approach
Evidence-Based Care, at a Teenager’s Pace.
The therapies research trusts, adapted for how adolescents actually engage.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions with a clinician your teen can actually talk to — trust first, then the work.
Peer Group Therapy
Groups of teens facing the same things, led by adolescent specialists. Belonging is half the treatment.
Family Therapy
Weekly structured sessions that rebuild trust and give your whole household new tools — not blame.
CBT & DBT for Teens
Practical skills for big emotions, impulsivity, and cravings — taught in ways adolescents take to.
Psychiatric Care
Careful evaluation and, when appropriate, conservative medication management — always discussed with you first.
Whole-Teen Supports
Recreation, creative outlets, mindfulness, and movement — because recovery should include being a kid.
See It for Yourself
See Where Your Child Will Stay.
You shouldn’t have to imagine it — walk through every space below.
No parent hands their child to strangers sight unseen. Tour the campus in photos now, and ask us for a live walkthrough or in-person visit before admission — we encourage both.
Levels of Care
Residential or Outpatient — We’ll Help You Choose.
The right level depends on your child, not a formula. The assessment call sorts it out together.
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Adolescent Residential
Your teen lives on campus with 24/7 supervision, daily therapy, structured academics, and weekly family sessions. For when home routines and peer groups are part of the problem.
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Adolescent Outpatient
After-school programming several days a week while your teen lives at home and stays in their school. Often the step-down after residential — sometimes the right starting point.
Insurance & Cost
Your Insurance Can Cover Your Child’s Treatment.
Most families pay far less than they fear — many pay nothing out of pocket.
One quick, confidential call and we can verify your family’s benefits with your insurance company — usually while you’re still on the phone. You’ll know exactly what’s covered before you make any decision.
- 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.
Family at the Center
We Treat Your Teen. We Work with Your Family.
Because your child goes home to you — not to us.
Lasting change for an adolescent almost never happens in isolation. That’s why family involvement isn’t an add-on at Montville — it’s a pillar of the program, scheduled from week one.
- Weekly family therapy — structured sessions with your teen and their clinician, in person or by video.
- Regular updates from the clinical team — you will never wonder how your child is doing.
- Parent education — practical guidance on boundaries, communication, and what comes after discharge.
- Scheduled calls and visitation — staying connected is part of the plan, not an exception to it.
School Continuity
Treatment Shouldn’t Cost a Semester.
Your teen keeps learning while they heal.
One of the first questions parents ask is “what about school?” Here’s the answer: structured academic time is built into every weekday, and our team coordinates directly with your child’s school so assignments, credits, and momentum don’t disappear during treatment.
- Dedicated classroom hours every school day
- Direct coordination with your child’s school and teachers
- Quiet, supervised study support — not just a desk in a corner
Safety & Supervision
The Question Behind Every Question: Is My Child Safe?
Yes. Here is exactly how.
24/7 Awake Supervision
Trained staff are present and awake around the clock — overnight included, every night.
Clinical & Medical Oversight
Licensed clinicians on site daily, with medical oversight and clear escalation protocols.
Structured Safety Protocols
Screened admissions, secured campus, medication control, and documented safety procedures.
You, Always Reachable
Scheduled family contact and a direct line to the clinical team — you are never out of the loop.
Reviews & Stories from Families
Rebuild Trust | Restore Your Family.
Parents who stood exactly where you’re standing.
“What surprised me was how much they worked on us — the parents. The family sessions changed how our whole house communicates. My daughter got better, and honestly, so did we.”
Jennifer A. Parent of an alumni · Montville
“He didn’t fall behind in school. That mattered more than I can explain — when he came home, he came home to his own life, not to a hole he had to climb out of.”
Robert C. Parent of an alumni · Montville
Getting Started
What Happens When You Call.
Four steps — and you stay involved at every one of them.
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Call
Talk to our adolescent team about your child. Confidential, judgment-free.
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Verify Insurance
We check your family’s benefits while you’re on the line — free.
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Family Assessment
A clinical conversation with you — and your teen — to choose the right level of care.
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Admission
Tour the campus, meet the team, and set the visitation and update schedule together.
Call (866) 705-3233
Our adolescent admissions team is available right now.
Parent Questions
The Questions Every Parent Asks.
How do I know my child will be safe?
Awake staff supervise around the clock, licensed clinicians are on site daily, the campus is secured, and every admission is clinically screened. Ask us anything specific on the phone — including a live video walkthrough before you decide.
Will my child fall behind in school?
Structured academic time is part of every weekday, and our team coordinates directly with your child’s school on assignments and credits. Most teens return to school where they left off.
When can I visit and call?
Family contact is scheduled and encouraged — regular phone calls, weekly family therapy, and visitation are all part of the treatment plan. We set the schedule with you at admission, and the clinical team keeps you updated between visits.
What is my role as a parent during treatment?
An active one. You’ll join weekly family therapy, receive parent education, and help shape the discharge plan. Treatment works best when the family heals alongside the teen — we’ll show you how.
How long does treatment last?
It depends on your child’s needs — residential stays commonly run several weeks, followed by a step-down to outpatient care. The clinical team reviews progress with you weekly, so the timeline is never a mystery.
What does it cost?
Most insurance plans can cover adolescent treatment in full or in large part. We verify your benefits for free before any decision, and self-pay and financing options exist for families without coverage.
Take the First Step
Step into a Brighter Day.
Your child needs you to make one phone call.
You’ve been carrying this alone long enough. Call our adolescent team — or send your number, and we’ll call you, confidentially, at a time that works.
Call (866) 705-3233Free · Confidential · Available 24/7
Talk to Someone About Your Child
Share a few details and our adolescent team can call you back, verify your insurance, and answer every question — confidentially.