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Addiction Support

Reach NJ

Reach NJ is a 24hr 7 days per week addiction helpline. Each call is answered by a live person within 30 seconds. Referrals and support services are provided.

 

New Jersey Department of Addiction Services

For state information like treatment providers, methadone clinics, rehabs and detoxes, needle exchange, etc.

 

NJ Family Care

Apply for Medicaid and food stamps online

 

NJCRI 

For Free HIV & Hep C testing and treatment, PrEP for HIV prevention, Low cost or free Primary Care & more. Located in Newark, NJ.

https://www.njcri.org/ 

 

Mommy & Me Programs

A “Mommy & Me” substance use program allows a recovering mom to continue on her recovery journey with the support of having her children with her. Mom and children reside inside of the substance abuse program.

 

Straight & Narrow in Paterson, NJ

https://www.ccpaterson.org/alpha-3-paterson-1

 

The Center for Great Expectations in Somerset, NJ:  

https://www.cge-nj.org/

 

Hospital Based Detox Programs

In some circumstances a person may have medical conditions that could get worse during detox. Things like cardiac issues, uncontrolled diabetes and uncontrolled blood pressure along with withdrawal may require a hospital level of care and detox.  Unfortunately, there are not many that exist and even the ones that do may not be able to admit a person unless they are in active, severe withdrawal due to insurance restrictions. Usually, a free-standing addiction treatment center will suffice for most detoxes. Due to the ever-changing world of hospital acquisitions and insurance issues most people in a hospital for detox also have serious medical concerns and may be admitted for other reasons then detox.

 

Christ Hospital in Jersey City:

New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus:

 

Free Narcan in New Jersey

Other Helpful Info:

SAMSHA- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Offers 24/7 treatment referrals in English and Spanish across the USA.

Phone: 800-662-4357

Contact

 Get in touch for help, referrals and consultations. 

 

Contact Info:

Email: Erika@TheAddictionNurse.com

​Phone/Text: (646) 627-4406

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