Medically Reviewed By

Brittany Kowalski, LCSW, ACS, CCS

Clinical Director, Speranza Behavioral Health · Last clinically reviewed June 2026

Addiction Treatment in Gloucester County, NJ: Programs, Resources, and How to Get Help

Gloucester County, New Jersey — home to roughly 300,000 residents across communities including Woodbury, Deptford, Glassboro, Washington Township, Sewell, and Mullica Hill — has been significantly impacted by the statewide opioid and addiction crisis. Like much of South Jersey, Gloucester County families have navigated overdose losses, the strain of a loved one's addiction, and the challenge of finding quality, accessible treatment close to home.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of addiction treatment resources in Gloucester County, NJ — what's available, how to access it, and what to look for in a quality treatment program.

The Addiction Landscape in Gloucester County

Gloucester County data reflects the statewide pattern:

• Opioid overdose deaths remain among the leading causes of accidental death in the county
• Alcohol use disorder affects an estimated 7–10% of adult residents
• Mental health conditions — particularly depression, anxiety, and PTSD — frequently co-occur with substance use
• Access to high-quality, integrated, dual diagnosis treatment has historically been limited relative to the need

The good news: Gloucester County has seen meaningful expansion of outpatient behavioral health resources in recent years, and residents now have access to quality PHP and IOP programs within the county.

Types of Addiction Treatment Available in Gloucester County

Outpatient PHP and IOP Programs

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide the most intensive level of addiction treatment outside of a residential setting. They're available locally — clients can receive hospital-intensity clinical care while living at home and sleeping in their own beds.

Speranza Behavioral Health in Woodbury, NJ is the premier PHP/IOP provider in Gloucester County, offering:

• Dual diagnosis PHP and IOP
• MAT-integrated programming
• Evidence-based therapies: CBT, DBT, EMDR
• Morning and evening IOP schedules
• In-network with all major NJ insurance carriers

Medical Detox

For individuals requiring medically supervised withdrawal management, Gloucester County residents have access to detox services through regional medical centers and inpatient facilities. Speranza coordinates directly with detox providers for seamless transition to PHP or IOP immediately following detox.

County-Funded Resources

The Gloucester County Division of Addiction Services coordinates state and county-funded treatment resources for county residents, including:

• Assessment and referral services
• State-funded treatment placements for uninsured and underinsured residents
• Prevention and education programs
• Recovery support services

Contact: Gloucester County Division of Addiction Services, (856) 218-4101

Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous

Gloucester County has active AA and NA meeting schedules throughout the county — in Woodbury, Deptford, Glassboro, Washington Township, and beyond. Meeting schedules are available at aa.org and na.org.

SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery offers a secular, evidence-based alternative to 12-step programs, with meetings available in the South Jersey region.

Key Communities Served in Gloucester County

Speranza Behavioral Health serves clients throughout Gloucester County, including:

• Woodbury (our home base — 814 N. Broad Street)
• Deptford — 15 minutes from our facility
• Glassboro — home to Rowan University; serving students and community members
• Washington Township / Sewell — serving this large residential community
• Mullica Hill — serving the growing residential community
• Mantua, Monroe, and surrounding communities

What to Look for in an Addiction Treatment Program in Gloucester County

Licensure: The program should be licensed by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).

Evidence-based treatment: Programs using CBT, DBT, MAT, and EMDR — not 12-step facilitation alone — have stronger research support.

Dual diagnosis capability: Given how frequently mental health conditions co-occur with addiction, any program serving the Gloucester County population needs integrated psychiatric care.

Insurance participation: In-network participation with NJ Medicaid, Horizon, Aetna, Cigna, and other major NJ carriers significantly reduces cost.

Individualized treatment: A quality program creates an individualized treatment plan based on comprehensive clinical assessment — not a standardized curriculum applied to all clients equally.

Speranza Behavioral Health — Gloucester County's Premier Addiction Treatment Center

Speranza Behavioral Health is located at 814 N. Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096 — the heart of Gloucester County. We provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, serving all of South Jersey.

Call (866) 814-0126 for a free, same-day confidential assessment.

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Related Reading:

• Areas We Serve in South Jersey →
• Does Insurance Cover Addiction Treatment in NJ?
• PHP vs. IOP: Which Level of Care Is Right for You?

About the Author

Brittany Kowalski

Brittany Kowalski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and behavioral health advocate at Speranza Behavioral Health in Woodbury, NJ. With over a decade of experience in addiction recovery and mental health treatment, she specializes in dual diagnosis care, trauma-informed therapy, and evidence-based outpatient programs serving South Jersey communities.