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Center for Great Expectations - Roots to Recovery

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984 Bergen Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ, New Jersey 08902
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Center for Great Expectations – Roots to Recovery

Roots to Recovery, a program offered by The Center for Great Expectations, provides dually licensed outpatient services for individuals seeking treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. Located at 984 Bergen Avenue in North Brunswick, NJ, this center is dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate care in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

Program Philosophy and Approach

The core of the Roots to Recovery program is a commitment to holistic and individualized care. They move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, emphasizing the creation of person-centered recovery plans tailored specifically to the unique circumstances and needs of each client. This ensures that treatment is relevant and effective for the individual’s journey toward lasting sobriety and mental wellness.

The program utilizes a trauma-informed and empowerment approach. Recognizing the deep connection between trauma and addiction, the staff works to create a safe space where clients can address underlying issues without fear of judgment. By fostering empowerment, Roots to Recovery helps clients build self-efficacy, enabling them to take an active role in their recovery process and rebuild their lives with confidence.

Treatment Services

Roots to Recovery is designed to allow men and women to receive necessary treatment while continuing to maintain important aspects of their lives, such as work, school, and family involvement. The services offered support collaborative and peer-supported recovery, acknowledging the strength found in community and shared experience. Key aspects of the treatment model include:

  • Dually licensed outpatient services for substance use and mental health treatment.
  • Holistic and individualized recovery planning.
  • Trauma-informed care practices.
  • Integration of clients’ ongoing work, educational, and family commitments.

For those in the New Jersey area seeking high-quality, outpatient treatment that prioritizes personal dignity and comprehensive care, Roots to Recovery at the Center for Great Expectations offers a pathway toward long-term healing and stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Roots to Recovery different from other addiction treatment centers?

Roots to Recovery is distinctive because it is a dually licensed outpatient program focusing on both substance use and mental health treatment simultaneously. They strongly emphasize a holistic, trauma-informed, and individualized approach, allowing clients to maintain their employment, education, and family relationships while actively participating in treatment.

Is this a residential or outpatient program?

Roots to Recovery is an outpatient program, meaning clients attend scheduled therapy and treatment sessions while living at home or in transitional housing. This structure supports clients in integrating recovery principles into their daily lives.

Where is Roots to Recovery located?

The program is located at 984 Bergen Avenue in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Outpatient
Regular outpatient treatment
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults
Adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Medication for mental disorders
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Recovery Support Services
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
State department of health
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women
Pregnant/postpartum women
Adult men
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder education
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Exclusive Services
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Domestic violence services, including family or partner
Mental health services
Language Services
Spanish
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