Programs
Short-Term Residential Rehab in New Jersey.
Short term medically monitored care to begin to address your substance use treatment and initial co-occurring disorders and other medical issues requiring stabilization.

What is short-term residential treatment?
Short-term residential is an inpatient residential treatment program that typically follows detox, or withdrawal management. You live onsite and receive structured, around-the-clock support to begin to address your substance abuse, and in parallel your mental health or medical issues requiring further stabilization. Turning Point's short-term residential program, that typically last between 2 and 4 weeks, is built around a personalized treatment plan, individual and group counseling, recovery skills development, and discharge planning, with treatment guided by your clinical team.
What to expect
What to expect.
Live-in, 24/7 support
You reside on-site in a safe, in a substance-free environment with staff available 24/7 to support you during this most critical stage of recovery.
A structured day
Our enhanced subacute care program follows the proven structure including evidence based interventions and protocols that are delivered through regular individual and group counseling sessions, psycho education groups to help build new daily habits and coping skills that recovery depends upon, alternative therapies and 12-step and smart recovery groups to provide a large toolbox necessary for individualized care and personal recovery.
Length of stay
Turning Point's short-term residential program typically lasts 2-4 weeks.
Men and women
Turning Point provides short-term residential treatment for both men and women at our Paterson, New Jersey treatment center.
Holistic & emerging therapies
Current offerings include a full gym, monthly pet therapy, weekly yoga sessions alternating by gender, and newly added sound therapy. Additional wellness activities cover breathing exercises, art, music, exercise, and spiritual support such as a biweekly Bible study. These modalities align with broader healing and wellness goals.

Methadone
What if I am on methadone?
If you are currently using methadone as your MAT option, Turning Point can accommodate you at all levels of care. Suburban Health (a methadone clinic) is co-located in our Paterson location, making admissions and treatment continuity a snap. We are able to detox you off other substances, stabilize your dose and adjust your dose while in residential treatment.
More about methadone treatment →Why us
Why Turning Point for residential.
Nonprofit · Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility-certified · Masters-level licensed staff.
Seamless step-down from our own detox: no gap in care.
A full continuum of care in one organization, with long-term residential and aftercare support.
Insurance & cost
Covered by Medicaid, plus most major insurance.
Short-term residential treatment at our Paterson, New Jersey location is covered by Medicaid and most major insurance plans. State funding may also be available. Call us today and we'll verify your coverage for free.
FAQ
Common questions.
How long is short-term residential?
The short-term residential treatment program at Turning Point typically lasts 2-4 weeks - but in general all lengths of stay are dependent on each clients needs. Your care team will build an individualized treatment and discharge plan with you.
Is treatment inpatient?
Yes. You live onsite at our Paterson, New Jersey facility with 24/7 support.
Does insurance cover short term residential treatment?
Medicaid and most major insurance cover residential treatment. We'll verify your coverage for free before treatment begins.
Do you treat men and women?
Yes, we accept men and women in our short-term residential program.
What comes after?
Your care team will develop a discharge plan with clear next steps to continue your treatment journey. Option include continuing on to our long term residential treatment in house, transfer to a halfway house or return back home where you be connected with all of the local programs and referrals you need to continue with your recovery journey.
Next steps
Where recovery goes from here.

Long-Term Residential
Extended residential inpatient care to allow you to start building and strengthening the skills and tools you need for sustained recovery.
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Co-Occurring / Dual Diagnosis
Treatment provided in parallel (co-occurring) with your residential treatment to address your mental health issues.
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