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Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic

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Belle Mead, New Jersey

Level of care: Detox, Residential, Outpatient, Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Ages: Not yet verified, call to confirm
Insurance listed: Official HMH/Carrier Clinic site states only that the program "takes insurance" and that health insurance "typically covers substance use disorder treatment" — no specific carriers are named on primary sources. Aggregator sites list Medicare/Medicaid/Aetna/Cigna/BCBS/UnitedHealthcare, but those are not authoritative and were not used. Verify carriers and in-network status directly with admissions.
Phone: (866) 266-1616
Address: 252 County Road 601, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Website: hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/blake-recovery-cen

6 sources, newest retrieved Sep 25, 2026. Record researched Jun 20, 2026.

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Published program summary

Not-for-profit, NJ-licensed and Joint Commission-accredited freestanding addiction program on the historic Carrier Clinic campus (founded 1981), offering medically monitored inpatient detox and ASAM Level 3.7 residential treatment alongside holistic and animal-assisted/equine therapies. Part of Hackensack Meridian Health, serving the NJ/NY/PA/CT northeast region for 40+ years.

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Services and populations

Levels of care: Detox, Residential, Outpatient, Intensive outpatient (IOP)
Specialties: Substance use disorder / addiction treatment, Medically monitored detoxification, Dual diagnosis / co-occurring mental health treatment, Alcohol addiction, Opioid, illegal-drug, and prescription-drug addiction
Modalities: Individual counseling, Group counseling, Family intervention and education, Addiction education / didactic sessions, Medication-assisted treatment (FDA-approved medications for opiate detox), Mindfulness and meditation, Animal-assisted (pet) therapy, Equine therapy, Creative arts therapy, Exercise, Medical stabilization
Service area: Serving individuals from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and the northeast region for over 40 years, the center provides a structured path to recovery.
Parent organization: Hackensack Meridian Health (Carrier Clinic)

Admissions and program details

Operating status: Listed as operating. Confirm current status with the program.
Typical length of stay: Detox typically up to one week (varies by severity of addiction); residential/overall length of stay not specified on primary sources.
Family involvement: The Circle of Support at Blake Recovery Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, New Jersey, offers a safe and welcoming space for family members, friends, and significant others

Insurance and credentials

In-network notes: Official HMH/Carrier Clinic site states only that the program "takes insurance" and that health insurance "typically covers substance use disorder treatment" — no specific carriers are named on primary sources. Aggregator sites list Medicare/Medicaid/Aetna/Cigna/BCBS/UnitedHealthcare, but those are not authoritative and were not used. Verify carriers and in-network status directly with admissions.
Accreditation: The Joint Commission
ASAM levels verified: 3.7

Location

Location: Public map location data is available. Pin placed from the street address, so it can be a few doors off. Confirm the destination with the program before visiting.
Address: 252 County Road 601, Belle Mead, NJ 08502
County: Somerset County

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Provider website · Source date Jun 20, 2026
Parent org · Source date Jun 20, 2026
Parent org · Source date Jun 20, 2026
Parent org · Source date Jun 20, 2026
Parent org · Source date Jun 20, 2026
Provider website · Source date Sep 25, 2026

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Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic - Adolescent & Teen Inpatient Services · Belle Mead

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