Department of Human Services
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Commissioner
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Assistant Commissioner
Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
A lot of people don’t know that there are many different types of treatment for the disease of addiction, but it’s important that you learn about them, so you can choose the best one for you. All of them are based on how much care you need and what types of supports will make it easiest for you to get and stay well. Care for a substance use disorder falls into four types, which many people have said help them get back to a healthy place.
The New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services (DMHAS) provides a directory designed to help you find which offices or clinics in your area offer services for people managing the disease of addiction.
From here, you can learn about the types of services, or you can go directly to the DMHAS directory. Choose what you want to do:
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Medication-Assisted Treatment
Treatment that includes not only therapy, but also prescription medications
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Inpatient Services
Treatment you receive at a facility where you’ll stay for a period of time
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Outpatient Services
Treatment you receive at a clinic or office while you can continue to go to work or school
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Withdrawal Management
Treatment for acute intoxication that may prevent life-threatening complications
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Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) are structured and licensed outpatient programs that dispense and/or administer methadone in conjunction with appropriate counseling and other treatment services to patients with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). An OTP may also dispense and/or prescribe other treatment medication approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of OUD, such as buprenorphine or naltrexone. click here.
Expanded Hours Opioid Treatment Providers (OTPs)
Currently, six (6) Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in NJ provide expanded access to services. OTPs are structured and licensed outpatient programs that dispense and/or administer methadone in conjunction with appropriate counseling and other treatment services to patients with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). An OTP may also dispense and/or prescribe other treatment medication approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of OUD, such as buprenorphine or naltrexone.
Expanded Hours OTPs provide additional access to care by increasing hours of operation, providing telehealth services, and removing administrative barriers to treatment for those with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Expanded Hour OTPs are available in Atlantic, Gloucester, Hudson, and Mercer, Ocean and Union counties. Providers have naloxone available at all times. click here.
Free Resource - Opioid Addiction Treatment pocket guide
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), which is dedicated to improving the quality of addiction treatment and educating providers and the public publishes the pocket guide Opioid Addiction Treatment - A Guide for Patients, Families and Friends. It provides information and facts concerning treatment for those seeking help and explains the needed steps to recovery. Please send an email request at MHAS.ASAMBooklet@dhs.nj.gov to place an order. The booklets are boxed in bundles of 100 each and can be offered to patients, staff, placed in waiting/exam rooms, used in training events or given out with Naloxone. Below is a link for the booklet if you would like to review it:
English http://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/i/1302283-asam-opioid-patient-piece-2020-for-new-jersey
Foreign Languages https://eguideline.guidelinecentral.com/asam-patient-guide-nj