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Addiction Treatment Resources in Ocean County, NJ
A guide to Ocean County's public addiction and mental health resources, the towns they serve, and what to check before choosing a detox or rehab program.
Published: · Last updated: · 6 min read · By Christopher Veto, NCACIP
How Ocean County's public addiction services are organized
The Department of Substance Abuse, Addiction and Opioid Dependency sits within the Ocean County Health Department. Under New Jersey law, each county writes a yearly alcohol and drug services plan and receives state funding to help eligible residents who cannot pay for treatment. The health department administers county substance-use funding, prevention programs, the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, and an Overdose Fatality Review program.
If you have no insurance or cannot afford care, the county office (732-341-9700 ext. 7536) is a sensible first call. Ask about current eligibility rather than guessing.
Towns across Ocean County
Ocean County runs along the shore from Point Pleasant Beach and Brick through Toms River to Barnegat and Beach Haven, with Lakewood and Jackson inland. It borders Burlington County to the west.
Crisis and emergency access
For a suspected overdose or any medical emergency, call 911. For immediate mental-health or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988. ReachNJ (1-844-732-2465) answers around the clock for addiction help statewide.
Checking any program before you call
Confirm current licensure through the NJ Department of Health licensing search and the federal FindTreatment.gov locator. Ask whether the person on the phone works for the licensed program itself, and get costs and insurance participation in writing. Our guides to paying for detox in New Jersey and comparing licensed programs cover both questions.
Where to go next
Neighboring county guides: Burlington County, Atlantic County. For the bigger picture, see outpatient, IOP and PHP programs in NJ and detox guides by substance.
Local Resources for Ocean County, NJ
Every entry below is an independent public agency or official program, operated separately from this organization. Confirm current hours, eligibility, and services with each office directly.
Burlington County Alcohol & Drug Use Unit
Part of the county's Human Services department. Plans county addiction services and uses state funding to help eligible county residents who cannot pay for treatment.
609-265-5530
Burlington County Behavioral Health & Youth Services Division
County office for mental health and substance use services. Publishes the county's recovery and mental health resource guides.
609-265-5383
Burlington County Community Peer Recovery Center
County peer recovery support, with locations listed in Burlington City and Westampton in the county's recovery resource guide.
609-726-7075
New Jersey Addiction Services Hotline (IME Addictions Access Center)
Statewide, state-operated line for treatment access questions, answered around the clock.
1-844-276-2777
ReachNJ
New Jersey's statewide addiction help line, operated by the State of New Jersey, 24 hours a day.
1-844-732-2465
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text for immediate mental-health or substance-use crisis support. For a medical emergency, call 911.
988
Two companion guides cover the questions these offices cannot answer for you: how detox and treatment get paid for in New Jersey and how to compare licensed programs side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Laurel Detox Support Group a treatment provider in Ocean County?
No. We are an independent information and referral resource based in Mount Laurel. We do not provide detox, treatment, diagnosis, or insurance verification. We help people in Ocean County understand public resources and questions to ask licensed programs. Call (855) 338-6965 or text (856) 548-8370.
Who handles county-funded addiction services in Ocean County?
The Department of Substance Abuse, Addiction and Opioid Dependency (the Ocean County Health Department) can explain current eligibility. Call 732-341-9700 ext. 7536 and ask directly, because rules are set by the county and state and can change.
What should I do in an emergency?
For a suspected overdose or any medical emergency, call 911. For immediate mental-health or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988.
How can I check that a program serving Ocean County is licensed?
Use the New Jersey Department of Health facility licensing search and ask the program for its license number before you commit.
Sources
Official resource links checked October 24, 2026. No medical review is recorded for this guide.
Related Resources
- Addiction Treatment Resources in Burlington County, NJ
Public addiction resources in neighboring Burlington County.
- Addiction Treatment Resources in Atlantic County, NJ
Public addiction resources in neighboring Atlantic County.
- Find Detox & Rehab Options in Mount Laurel, NJ
How to compare licensed detox and treatment options.
- Paying for Detox in New Jersey
Insurance, NJ FamilyCare, and options without coverage.
Questions About Next Steps?
Call for general treatment information and referral support. We can help you prepare questions to ask independently operated providers.