Located at 385 Tremont Avenue in East Orange, New Jersey, VA NJ Healthcare System – East Orange is a VA addiction treatment provider. The East Orange program is operated by VA NJ Healthcare System.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
VA NJ Healthcare System – East Orange is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the hospital licensing authority and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.