Expert Mental Health & Addiction Treatment — Right Here in New Jersey
Whether you’re struggling with substance use, a mental health condition, or both — our team is ready to help you start healing today. We provide personalized care for adults and adolescents at 8 locations across New Jersey, with telehealth services also available statewide.
- Adults & Adolescents
- Inpatient & Outpatient
- Virtual Options
- Most Insurance Accepted
We accept coverage from most insurance carriers nationwide.
What We Treat
Two Paths of Care. One Whole-Person Approach.
Addiction and mental health don’t exist in isolation — and neither should your treatment. We offer dedicated programs for each, and specialize in treating both at the same time.
Mental Health Treatment
Our psychiatrists and licensed therapists provide outpatient and virtual programs built around your specific diagnosis — not a generic plan. Therapy, medication management, and peer support work together to create lasting change.
- Adults & Adolescents (13+)
Addiction & Substance Use Treatment
From medically managed detox through residential treatment and step-down outpatient care, our programs address alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and more. We treat the root cause — not just the symptoms.
- Adults & Adolescents (13+)
Levels of Care
The Right Treatment for Where You Are
We meet you where you are and walk with you through every phase of recovery — from crisis stabilization through long-term wellness.
Mental Health
IOP
Structured care that fits around your life. Morning, evening, and hybrid in-person/virtual sessions available.
Psychiatry
Board-certified psychiatrists provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for complex mental health and co-occurring conditions.
Individual & Group Therapy
Licensed therapists deliver evidence-based therapy including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care — in one-on-one and small group settings.
Counseling
Ongoing counseling for mental health, family dynamics, and life skills — helping you build the foundation for long-term recovery and wellness.
Addiction Treatment
Medical Detox
24/7 medical monitoring to safely manage withdrawal. Comfort-focused protocols in a homelike setting — not a hospital.
Residential Inpatient
Immersive 24/7 care in a structured, supportive environment. Individual, group, and family therapy with medication management.
Outpatient & IOP
Structured clinical care that fits around your life. Morning, evening, and hybrid in-person/virtual sessions available.
Virtual
Virtual Programs
Full clinical programs delivered online across all of New Jersey for mental health and substance use — same evidence-based care, from the privacy of home.
Our Clinical Team
Meet the Experts Behind Your Care
Our psychiatrists, therapists, and licensed counselors bring decades of combined experience in addiction medicine, mental health treatment, and evidence-based clinical care.
Alicia Ventriglia
Alicia Ventriglia, MA a counselor at PDRC, specializing in addictions, compassionately guides clients through mental health issues.
Dr. Wassef
Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD, is Chief Medical Officer at Guardian Recovery with 15+ years treating addiction and mental illness with compassion and expertise.
Ann Hirschman
Ann, APN at PDRC, brings over 50 years of addiction treatment expertise, dedicated to helping clients find hope and healing in recovery.
Justin Werder
Justin, LAC, specializes in Motivational Interviewing and personalized treatment plans, helping clients build strength and achieve lasting recovery.
Tanesha Lewis
Tanesha Lewis, LSW provides trauma-informed behavioral health and substance use recovery services at Guardian Recovery with 10+ years of experience.
Ericka Sunnerville
Ericka is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in mental health and addiction treatment at Princeton Detox and Recovery Center.
Eitan Fabia
Eitan Fabia, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Guardian Recovery with seven years of experience in addiction and mental health care.
Shama Vaidya
Licensed Social Worker with MSW from Rutgers, helps clients overcome addiction and mental health challenges at Guardian Recovery since 2022.
Why Guardian Recovery
Trusted by Thousands. Recognized Nationwide.
We’re not just another treatment center. Guardian Recovery is one of the most respected behavioral health organizations in the country — and the results speak for themselves.
20,000+
Lives Restored
9
NJ Locations
20+
Years of Experience
4.8
Average Google Ratings
“The staff is not only highly professional but also genuinely compassionate. They go above and beyond to make sure every patient receives personalized care.”
— N. Ibrahim, Google Review
★★★★★
“Princeton exceeded my expectations and then some. The nurses, doctors, and staff were super compassionate and treated me like an individual and not a number.”
— K. Bull, Google Review
★★★★★
“This is my first time in a detox center, will be my last! The staff and counselors are so nice and attentive. I highly recommend this place.”
— J. Vasquez, Google Review
Our New Jersey Locations
Nine Locations. One Standard of Care.
From residential detox in Princeton to psychiatry, counseling, and outpatient programs across North and Central Jersey — there’s a Guardian Recovery location near you.
Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
4287 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Substance Use · Medical detox · Residential inpatient · MAT
Montville Adolescent Center
53 Indian Ln E, Towaco, NJ 07082
Adolescent · Detox · Residential · Ages 13–17 · Family therapy
Hoboken Counseling Center
33-41 Newark St, Suite 4A, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Mental health IOP · Substance use IOP · Virtual/hybrid
New Brunswick Counseling Center
152 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mental health IOP · Substance use IOP · Virtual/hybrid
Saddle Brook Counseling Center
160 Pehle Avenue, Suite 100, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Mental health IOP · Substance use IOP · Traditional outpatient
New Pathway — Bayonne
995 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Adult & adolescent IOP · MAT · SOARFIT model
New Pathway — Paramus
20 Powers Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652
Adult & adolescent IOP · MAT · SOARFIT model
New Pathway — Pine Brook
321 Changebridge Rd., Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Adult & adolescent IOP · Adolescent PHP · MAT · SOARFIT model
Princeton Psychiatry & Counseling
29 Emmons Dr, Suite A20, Princeton, NJ 08540
Adult & adolescent IOP · Adolescent PHP · MAT · SOARFIT model
Virtual services are also available statewide for adults and adolescents.
Getting Started
Three Steps to a Better Life
Getting into treatment is simpler than you think. One confidential phone call is all it takes to begin — and we can often get you started the same day.
Call Us
Speak confidentially with a treatment advisor. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and help determine the best path for your situation.
Verify Insurance
We’ll check your benefits and walk you through your coverage. We accept most major insurance and offer self-pay options.
Begin Treatment
Admission can happen the same day. We’ll arrange everything — including transportation to the facility if you need it.
You Don't Have to Do This Alone
Your Recovery Starts with One Call
Our admissions team is available 24/7 — including nights, weekends, and holidays. Whether it’s for you, your child, or someone you love, we’re here to help you take the first step.
Free & Confidential — Available 24/7
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept my insurance?
Most likely, yes. We work with most major insurance carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Anthem, Horizon, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and many more. Call us for a free, no-obligation insurance verification — we’ll check your benefits and explain your coverage in detail before you commit to anything.
Do you treat both mental health and addiction?
Yes. We offer dedicated mental health programs (IOP and virtual) as well as full-continuum addiction treatment (detox, residential, PHP, IOP, virtual). For people dealing with both — known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders — we provide integrated care that addresses both issues simultaneously.
Do you treat adolescents?
Yes. Our Montville Adolescent Center provides detox and residential treatment for teens ages 13–17, and our New Pathway Pine Brook location offers an adolescent PHP. Adolescent outpatient and virtual services are also available at select locations.
How quickly can I start?
In many cases, same-day admission is possible. Once you call, a treatment advisor will complete a brief pre-assessment (about 10 minutes), verify your insurance, and arrange your intake. If you need a ride to the facility, we can send a driver.
Is everything confidential?
Absolutely. We maintain strict confidentiality that exceeds HIPAA standards. Your calls, your treatment, and your records are private. If you have specific privacy concerns, we’re happy to discuss them before you enroll.
Can my family be involved in treatment?
We strongly encourage it. Addiction and mental health challenges affect the entire family system. We offer family therapy sessions, family workshops, intervention services, and case management to help the whole family heal together.
