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A Brighter Future Is Possible, and It Starts Today
Addiction treatment can feel hopeless at times, but recovery is possible, and with the right support, a fulfilling life free from substance use is absolutely possible. At SOBA New Jersey's New Brunswick location, you'll find that our physicians, nurses, clinicians, and staff provide comprehensive and compassionate care designed to meet you exactly where you are. From medically supervised detox to long-term aftercare planning, our team is committed to walking alongside you at every stage of your journey.
We are here for you, every step of the way. Please reach out, and let's take the first step together.
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Personalized, Whole-Person Addiction Treatment
At SOBA New Jersey, we believe that each person has a unique relationship with addiction and mental health. That’s why our New Brunswick rehab team takes a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring every care plan to the individual’s history, needs, and goals.
Addiction does not exist in a vacuum. Clients often arrive with underlying mental health struggles, such as trauma exposure, depression issues, or extensive emotional pain that they have self-medicated through drug or alcohol use. Our integrated model ensures that both the addiction and any underlying mental health factors are addressed simultaneously, under one roof, with coordinated, consistent support.
By providing a combination of medical treatment, evidence-based therapy, and true connection, we assist clients in stabilizing, rebuilding, and being able to move forward with purpose, clarity, and resilience.
Why Addiction Treatment in New Brunswick Matters
The state’s substance use crisis has heavily impacted the area of Middlesex County. Middlesex had 229 confirmed drug overdose deaths in 2022 alone.[1] This number contributes to the thousands of drug overdose deaths that occur in the state every year. The majority of these deaths occur as a result of opioid usage. The concentration of treatment centers in the surrounding New Brunswick area, along with the 196 naloxone administrations in New Brunswick in 2022, likely played a crucial role in preventing additional deaths through emergency response and treatment.[2]
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services reported that there were 85,266 admissions and 84,437 discharges in the state in the year 2022.[3] The scale of both admissions and successful program completions highlights the state’s robust treatment infrastructure. It also underscores the ongoing challenges that drive demand for these services. While the treatment system serves many, the admission numbers reveal how substance use disorders remain a critical public health priority.
We Work With Most Major Insurance Plans
At SOBA New Jersey, we do everything in our power to ensure that the cost of treatment does not interfere with an individual's ability to access the care they need. We will quickly obtain insurance verification on your behalf and provide you with information about the cost of addiction treatment, so you have the time and energy to focus on your recovery.
Trusted, Licensed, and Accredited Treatment
Choosing an addiction treatment facility is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, it is essential to verify that the facility you choose has met licensure and accreditation standards. Licensure and accreditation are your assurance that a facility meets rigorous standards for safety, clinical quality, and ethical care. SOBA New Jersey is a licensed and accredited treatment provider, reflecting our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of addiction recovery services to clients in New Brunswick and throughout Middlesex County.
Why New Brunswick Families Trust SOBA New Jersey
SOBA New Jersey stands apart as a top choice for addiction treatment in New Brunswick. Our program is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, individualized care, and a genuine belief that every person deserves the opportunity to heal. Here's what makes us different:
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Whole-Person Treatment: We treat the full individual, not just the substance use, addressing the medical, psychological, emotional, and social dimensions of addiction.
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Experienced Clinical Team: Our staff includes licensed medical professionals, licensed behavioral health professionals, licensed addiction counselors, and other professionals who employ evidence-based, compassionate care.
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Continuum of Care: We offer services from medical detoxification through to sober living to promote continuity of care throughout the recovery process.
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Dual Diagnosis Capability: We can identify and treat the mental health issues that are concurrently affecting the patient's addiction.
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Community Integration: We are centrally located within the state, and we strive to connect our patients with long-term local recovery resources.
A Full Continuum of Care — From Detox to Sober Living
The recovery process is ongoing. At SOBA New Jersey, we will provide you with every possible support so you can successfully reach your recovery goals by offering all the programs you will need throughout your recovery journey.
Medical Detox
Detoxification is often the first step to recovery for people being treated for alcohol, opioid, or other substance use. The detoxification process can include withdrawal symptoms and medical complications; therefore, it is recommended that detoxification be completed under direct medical supervision. Our medical detoxification program provides 24/7 monitoring and medically monitored withdrawal (if applicable) to assist people in clearing these substances from their systems and getting started on the next step of their recovery journey.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment provides patients with an environment to separate themselves from using substances while focusing solely on their recovery. Residential treatment provides a therapeutic environment to support recovery through individual and group therapy, learning skills to support recovery, and establishing long-lasting relationships within the recovery community.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
The PHP provides patients with structured therapeutic programming during the day and allows patients to return home in the evening to family or sober living houses. PHP serves as a step-down treatment option for those transitioning from residential treatment, as well as people that require significant therapeutic support, but do not need 24/7 residential treatment for alcohol and drug use disorders.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
IOP provides flexible, high-quality care that accommodates the client's schedule (work, school, family, etc.). Clients will come to several sessions per week, continue to do therapeutic work, and be able to apply what they learn in treatment to their daily lives. We consider the IOP to be a vital part of the step-down continuum of care offered through SOBA NJ.
Outpatient Program (OP)
Our standard outpatient program is for clients who have progressed through higher levels of care (or whose needs can be met in an outpatient setting), and it provides continued clinical support so clients may maintain accountability, community, and momentum as they navigate their lives in recovery.
Sober Living
Recovery does not end upon completion of our program. For those requiring additional support following treatment, our sober living options offer clients a structured, substance-free living environment to practice the skills learned in treatment while continuing to develop their independence and build a support network that is positive and supports their recovery.
Evidence-Based Therapies Tailored to Your Recovery
The process of recovering from addiction involves more than just refraining from using; it involves identifying the root causes of your addiction, developing new coping skills, and rebuilding your relationship with yourself and your loved ones. At SOBA New Jersey's New Brunswick rehab center, we provide a highly skilled clinical team that uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to meet your individual needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT has been documented as one of the most researched approaches used in addiction treatment. CBT helps clients identify and modify their distorted thoughts and patterns of negative behavior that lead to substance use. CBT replaces distorted thoughts and negative behaviors with positive and more adaptive responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is most effective when working with clients suffering from emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and self-destructive behaviors. Some of the core skills taught in DBT are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be applied to recovery.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT teaches clients to accept their difficult feelings and thoughts rather than fight them, while encouraging them to take action in accordance with their values. The approach allows clients to demonstrate psychological flexibility and encourages sustainable, meaningful change.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR deals with the therapeutic addressing of traumatic incidents that are often the basis for an individual's substance use. This treatment is particularly valuable to clients who have a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of trauma.
Mindfulness-Based Practices
Mindfulness teaches clients to observe their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without judgment, building the self-awareness and present-moment focus that are essential to long-term recovery.
Family Program
Addiction does not impact just the person suffering from addiction; it impacts the entire family system. Our family program offers education, therapeutic support, and communication techniques for family and friends to utilize as they learn to support their loved ones through their recovery process.
Seeking Safety
Seeking Safety is a present-focused, evidence-based therapy that was designed to assist individuals dealing with both co-occurring trauma and addiction; it stresses developing a sense of safety, developing coping skills, and practicing self-compassion.
Nutrition and Wellness
Physical restoration is one of the foundations of recovery. Our nutrition and wellness programming addresses the body's healing process, helping clients rebuild their physical health through proper nutrition, movement, and self-care practices.
Adventure Therapy
Adventure Therapy uses experiential, guided activities to help clients develop confidence, resilience, trust, and teamwork skills. Overcoming real-world challenges helps clients gain insights and skills that they can use in their recovery journey.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based alternative to (or complement to) 12-step programs; the SMART approach emphasizes clients taking an active role in their own recovery by using self-directed change strategies and finding peer support.
SuperHealth
SuperHealth is an integrated, wellness-based program that utilizes nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle practices to promote the body's natural healing process during and after addiction recovery.
Hear From Those Who've Walked This Path
The personal recovery stories of our alumni are the best testimony to what is possible through recovery; they are not only real, but they also demonstrate how recovery changes families and restores their future.
A Dedicated Team That Genuinely Cares
The experienced clinical and support team of SOBA New Jersey is made up of highly skilled professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the clients we support.
Dr. Jeffery Berman, MD
Medical Director
Brian Chasin
CFO
Philip Chasin
CEO
Melissa Miller MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, NCC
Administrator/ Clinical Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service
Philip Vitarelli
Inpatient Clinician
Denise Johnson
Director of Nursing Designee
Michael Costagliola
Director of Client Outcomes
Samantha Frey
Inpatient Clinician
Dr. Carolina Estevez Psy.D.
Psychologist
Brett Dunoff
Director of Nursing
Vincent Baker
Director of Admissions
Take the First Step Toward the Life You Deserve
Recovery is attainable and is within your reach; it is never too late to reach out for help. Whether you are seeking treatment in New Brunswick or trying to help someone find their way, SOBA NJ is ready to help. Our admissions team is happy to assist you with any questions you may have, verify your insurance information, or guide you through the first steps toward your recovery in a compassionate and judgment-free manner.
You are not alone in this. Call us today, and let's build a path forward — together.
Frequently Asked Questions About Attending Rehab in New Brunswick
Our rehabilitation center in New Brunswick has the ability to treat a variety of substance use disorders, and we also offer specialized treatment for clients experiencing both substance use and mental health disorders.
SOBA New Jersey offers a complete continuum of treatment, including medical detoxification, residential treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), and sober living, allowing clients the ability to step down through levels of treatment as they recover.
SOBA New Jersey will accept insurance from most major insurance companies and help you receive the treatment you need. If you want to verify your coverage quickly and confidentially, contact our admissions team.
The admissions team at SOBA NJ will conduct a comprehensive assessment to gather information about your history, medical history, and personal circumstances. They will then recommend the most appropriate treatment to promote your recovery. Treatment is not “one-size-fits-all,” and we will assist you in identifying the level of treatment appropriate for you.
SOBA New Jersey is a licensed and accredited treatment provider; we have met and surpassed the standards established by our licensing and accrediting organizations. SOBA NJ is committed to providing high-quality, safe, and ethical care to our clients.
SOBA New Jersey is conveniently located at 23 Duke Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Being right in the city of New Brunswick makes our rehabilitation center one of the most conveniently located in Middlesex County.
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New Brunswick offers comprehensive emergency and addiction services to help during crisis situations. The city’s emergency services are coordinated through a central 911 dispatch system. Mobile crisis units and mental health services are available to respond to mental health emergencies in the community. The city also maintains an Emergency Management Office that coordinates disaster response and preparedness efforts at all times.