Cities in Union County
Addiction Treatment in Union County
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Union County, New Jersey operate under New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) certification. Clinical placement follows ASAM Patient Placement Criteria; programs address substance use disorders (ICD-10-CM F10–F19) and co-occurring mental health conditions (ICD-10-CM F20–F49). Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), naltrexone (Vivitrol), and methadone is available per NIDA and SAMHSA clinical guidelines.
Types of Rehab Programs
- Medical Detox — Medically supervised withdrawal (ASAM Level 3.7–4)
- Inpatient Residential — 30–90 day programs (ASAM Level 3.1–3.5)
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP) — Day treatment (ASAM Level 2.5)
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP) — Structured outpatient (ASAM Level 2.1)
- MAT — Buprenorphine, naltrexone (Vivitrol), or methadone for opioid use disorder
Insurance Coverage
Private insurance accepted under MHPAEA federal parity law. Major carriers in Union County County: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, AmeriHealth NJ, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna. Verify your specific inpatient or outpatient benefits before admission to a DMHAS-licensed facility.
Free Help in Union County
Call our helpline or SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 — confidential, 24/7 referrals to DMHAS-licensed programs.