John Brooks Recovery Center

1315 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City NJ, 08401

John Brooks Recovery Center NJ 8401

About John Brooks Recovery Center

The Atlantic City, New Jersey location of the John Brooks Recovery Center offers outpatient substance use disorder treatments for adults. They provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) programs. They also offer a gambling treatment program and an Atlantic county jail inmate re-entry project.

MAT is an evidence-based long-term approach to alcohol or opioid use treatment. Clients will receive daily treatment with FDA-approved medications such as methadone or suboxone as well as weekly counseling sessions. As clients progress in their recovery, the frequency of their treatment sessions will decrease based on the assessments of the clinical and medical staff.

The IOP at this facility combines individual, group and education sessions to help clients meet their recovery goals. Clients will attend 3-hour long sessions at a time. These sessions can be a combination of didactic classroom workshops, individual therapy or group counseling sessions.

The OP offers the same treatment modalities as IOP but with less treatment hours per week. This program is designed for those who only need minimal support to progress towards recovery.

The program for inmates offers motivational counseling and referrals for inmates to help reduce the chances of them reoffending.

Latest Reviews

Phantyzee Diore
9 months ago on Google
4
This place is a blessing to many residents of Atlantic & it's surrounding counties. Most of the staff are very helpful & caring you're always going to come across some that are in it just for the money. They've worked with & helped me through some ruff spots . It only works if you truly want it to . Good job guys . Ms . Shayne , Ms . Olivia , & Ms . Fran you guys are a angels . Ms . Gloria you were the BIGGEST ANGEL of them all , may you live on in heaven Luvya , SMOOOooochez
Mike Mcgonigal
1 year ago on Google
5
Brianna Burke
1 year ago on Google
3
Staff needs more empathy &/or more employees in recovery, if their end goal is to actually help people stay clean & sober. I was shocked at how mean, rude, & uncaring lots of the hands on staff were to clients. Drug court liasion/counselor, Ms. Bradley's reputation was & remains unkind, cruel, unrelateable, unempathetic woman. Not just to clients, but staff as well. Meredith has grown but still lacks insight & remains close minded. Terry, Jan, Jen, & Etenson are all fantastic counselors, to name a few. I will always recommend their program, but if they have any chance to compete with the rehab wave opening up everywhere you look, I hope they try to hire staff that is in recovery themselves, and to take better approaches in treating the sick. Has always been strict and jail- like, but it doesnt have to be!

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John Brooks Recovery Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Participants in 12 step programs engage in a rigorous process of personal growth as a cornerstone of long-term recovery. They are expected to attend anonymous, peer-led 12 step meetings, which are free, open to the public, and available multiple times per day in most communities. Though these programs are rooted in spiritual principles, religious affiliation is not required. Self-selected peer sponsors mentor participants as they work through the 12 steps, learning forgiveness, understanding, acceptance, and accountability.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in New Jersey is the process of addressing the complex issues involved with addiction. Challenges are identified and addressed through individual and group counseling. Participants learn how to manage these issues without the use of substances.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Postpartum Program
The postpartum period is a sensitive time, especially for women in addiction recovery. Rehabs with specialized programs for new mothers will offer compassionate, personalized care to meet each client's needs as they transition from pregnancy to this season of life. Care teams may include obstetricians, pediatricians, and social workers working collaboratively to give women, children, and families a healthy future.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in New Jersey typically follows a set structure of treatment. The therapist helps clients identify their life challenges and their thoughts surrounding those challenges. The client then learns to identify unhealthy thought patterns and reshape those into healthy patterns of thinking and behavior.

Dialectical means opposing. The premise of dialectical behavior therapy is to learn how two things that seem to be opposite can actually be true. You learn how to accept yourself while also making changes. The focus is on accepting your emotions and changing how you manage them.

During individual therapy for drug addiction, patients receive a customized and tailored approach to understanding their unique circumstances and providing them with targeted interventions. These include coping skills, relapse prevention plans, and developing resilience, all of which are essential for long term recovery.

Motivational interviewing helps clients find their motivation to change. It can be an effective method to work with clients who are angry or hostile or feel insecure about their ability to make changes in their lives. It is often used during addiction treatment or to manage physical health conditions.

Most experts in couples therapy are trained in several modes of treatment. This allows your therapist to draw from various techniques to personalize your therapy for your needs. This may include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral methods, which are all designed to help you strengthen your relationship.

Building life skills allows you to demolish negative patterns of behavior and build new, healthy patterns. By building new thought processes, coping strategies, and behaviors, you establish a solid foundation for recovery.

Nutrition therapy is more than a simple meal plan during rehab. It's designed to facilitate a faster recovery by giving your body the nutrients it needs to heal. It aids in strengthening your systems and giving you the energy you need for daily functioning and success in other therapies.

Recreational therapy is a dynamic approach to addiction treatment in New Jersey. It integrates activities like music therapy, team sports, and gardening so you have a therapeutic outlet for your emotions and stress. This improves your physical and mental health and helps you develop new skills to support a sober lifestyle.

The main types of creative arts therapy in New Jersey are dance, art, drama, and music. Through creative processes and active art making, this treatment provides a safe setting free of judgment for participants to explore and express their challenging thoughts and emotions.

Experiential therapy is designed to help you access creativity and analyze your motivations, emotions, and reactions to situations. With the help of your therapist, you'll reflect on your experiences to work through previous hurts or trauma and learn how to make good decisions in the future.

Amenities

  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • meditation iconMeditation Room
  • luxury iconLuxury Accommodations
  • wifi iconWifi
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • lotus iconGardens
  • hiking-poles iconWalking Trails

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (609) 345-2020
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1315 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City NJ, 08401

Edited by:
Anna Spooner

Reviews of John Brooks Recovery Center

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Worst rehab ever. Whatever you do, go somewhere else.

Reviewed on 12/1/2019
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The treatment program was amazing. I really felt the change in me but the staff here, leaves a lot to desire, they were rude and didn't looked that I actually cared for them.

Reviewed on 9/14/2018
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3.3 (34 reviews)
Phantyzee Diore
9 months ago
4

This place is a blessing to many residents of Atlantic & it's surrounding counties. Most of the staff are very helpful & caring you're always going to come across some that are in it just for the money. They've worked with & helped me through some ruff spots . It only works if you truly want it to . Good job guys . Ms . Shayne , Ms . Olivia , & Ms . Fran you guys are a angels . Ms . Gloria you were the BIGGEST ANGEL of them all , may you live on in heaven Luvya , SMOOOooochez

Mike Mcgonigal
1 year ago
5

Brianna Burke
1 year ago
3

Staff needs more empathy &/or more employees in recovery, if their end goal is to actually help people stay clean & sober. I was shocked at how mean, rude, & uncaring lots of the hands on staff were to clients. Drug court liasion/counselor, Ms. Bradley's reputation was & remains unkind, cruel, unrelateable, unempathetic woman. Not just to clients, but staff as well. Meredith has grown but still lacks insight & remains close minded. Terry, Jan, Jen, & Etenson are all fantastic counselors, to name a few. I will always recommend their program, but if they have any chance to compete with the rehab wave opening up everywhere you look, I hope they try to hire staff that is in recovery themselves, and to take better approaches in treating the sick. Has always been strict and jail- like, but it doesnt have to be!

Joni Orbin
2 years ago
1

Marquan Jones
3 years ago
1

I Just Left The New Faculty And Its Very Nice But As Treatment Center They Are Very Un professional and not worried about clients speaking with family or helping you along release its just a money grab to pay for there new building at this point u are only allowed 2 15 min phone calls a week at there choice so if you family isn't available at the time you are basically out of luck they don't have many activities to do so you are basically in a nice jail I would not recommend anyone with a drug problem go here

Donna Testa
3 years ago
4

Since they changed places and moved 2 Pleasantville it has been the best place ever! They work with you sometimes a little strict but that's because they care and trying to show you THERE IS A WAY OUT '.... they have excellent groups, we have workers that will help you go on if you're interested reaching a plateau whether it be work, transportation, or mental help, going back to work etc. Not just a place of medication oh, it's a place of help real help and there good people once you get to know them they become your friend! And I've seen quite a few different counselor s LMAO.... though I've always been on the up-and-up not breaking any big rules. I only question is why we do not use the red syrup methadone!??.... I have stomach issues where sometimes the medicine doesn't Workwell! I prefer the red syrup I don't know if we'll ever change to that but otherwise I give John Brooks 95%! They really do try to show you THERE IS A WAY OUT !!!!

Jessica Myers
4 years ago
5

I stayed here for 6 months in 2016.. this place changed my life and changed me (for the better)from the inside out. I definitely recommend this place a million percent! The people who work here really really care about their clients.. this place might not be top in luxury... And I have even heard people talk down on it because it's not new and flashy.. but this place puts so much time and energy into their clients. They truly care about helping their clients to get better ! I would rather go here or send someone I love here than anywhere else! They really work to find out your core issues, and what is causing you to use.. and then help you to figure out new coping techniques to prevent future relapse.. everyday I am so grateful for my experience here... Everything that I learned here changed me for the better! I am grateful for everyone who worked here and touched my life.. I look at how far I've come and I can honestly say that I wouldn't have been able to do it without jbrc. If you are looking for a place to help you get better... Or you care about someone who is deep in addiction and you want to see them get help... I definitely recommend sending them here! 100000% and if you are reading this review... I wish you the best of luck and I will be praying for you.

Candido Quiles-Rivera
4 years ago
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4 years ago
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They make you wait to get on or in any program which is bad cause if a person walks in and wants to be treated that day on methadone they are being told to come back the following week when this person doesnt have a week or is lucky to stay alive a week. It Puts addicts in a situation where they have no choice but to do what they have to do to prevent them from being sick which can also cause death or jail. Who knows. Of a person walks in they should help that person tht day not wait till its to late!

Helen Marino
4 years ago
5

Jimmy kelly
4 years ago
4

Great for IOP, if u get a chance to request your for a specific counselor i definitely recommend Damien B. Hes one of the rare ones... one that actually comes to his job for more then just a pay check it seems.The facility is clean, and seems like theres hardly any drug deals going on in the parking lot.. unlike ARS in mayslanding.. where its obvious..i give JBRC 4/5 only because the night security officer is an embarrassment to the facility.. and antagonizes the patients...im shocked he still has a job..the morning security officer is 10/10 tho.Im glad to be at JBRCj.v

Deborah S Conover
4 years ago
5

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