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Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center

Towaco, New Jersey · Part of Guardian Recovery (Guardian Recovery Network Holdings LLC)

Level of care
Detox, Residential
Ages
13 to 17
Insurance
United Healthcare, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield

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

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Published program summary

A dedicated adolescent (ages 13-17) program providing medical detox and an approximately 28-day residential stay in a 21-bed, two-story home in Montville Township (Towaco), Morris County, with separate floors for girls and boys. Treats substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders with individual, group, and family therapy plus academic support so teens can continue earning school credits during treatment.

Services and populations

Genders served
Both male and female (boys and girls); the two-story building houses girls on the first floor and boys on the second
Specialties
Adolescent/teen substance use disorders (alcohol, marijuana, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, synthetic drugs), Co-occurring / dual diagnosis (substance use plus mental health: anxiety, depression, trauma), Adolescent-specific behavioral health with academic support
Modalities
Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational interviewing, EMDR, Trauma-informed care, Recreational therapy, Academic/educational support
Service area
Guardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent Center provides specialized mental health treatment and therapy for teens in Morris County, New Jersey, supporting adolescents and children under 18, As a teen-focused adolescent rehab facility serving Montville, NJ, our entire program is designed around the needs of young people and the families who love them., Our team proudly supports children and families throughout Montville and its surrounding neighborhoods, offering local access to adolescent addiction treatment close to home.
Approximate published capacity
21

Admissions

Admissions process
  • Reach out to a compassionate treatment advisor to confidentially discuss your teen’s unique situation and your family’s needs.
  • Our admission process begins with a confidential phone call where we gather information about your child’s challenges and needs.
  • Our admissions process is simple, supportive, and confidential—designed to make getting help as stress-free as possible. From your first call to your arrival, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
  • Once your admission is confirmed, our team will help you coordinate travel and arrival details. If transportation is needed, we can arrange local pickup or help coordinate travel.
Typical length of stay
Approximately 28 days (residential)

Daily life and family

Family involvement
  • Family in the loop — you'll understand the diagnosis, the plan, and your part in it.
  • We offer family therapy sessions, educational programs, and family programming that allow loved ones to participate in your child’s healing process.
  • Family therapy and support — sessions that help parents and siblings heal, rebuild trust, and learn how to support recovery at home.
  • Whole-family approach — parents and siblings are partners in treatment, not bystanders, because lasting recovery happens at home too.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
United Healthcare, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Credentials and public record

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License
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Location

Address
53 Indian Ln E, Towaco, NJ 07082
County
Morris County

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