College Recovery LLC
33 Duke Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick
Address: 152 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Map
Phone: (855) 747-7524
Website: guardianrecovery.com
About Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick
Guardian IOP in New Brunswick, New Jersey delivers a comprehensive, whole-person approach for treating mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) blends proven therapeutic methods, supportive holistic services, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate to promote steady, well-rounded recovery. Participants have access to individual counseling, group therapy, and family sessions, helping them work through the overlapping effects of mental health symptoms and addiction.
Because progress looks different for everyone, Guardian IOP offers adaptable programming to match each person’s needs. The main service is their intensive outpatient program (IOP), which provides structured support for about 8-10 weeks while allowing clients to continue meeting everyday responsibilities. The program follows a three-stage model designed to assess current needs, build practical coping and recovery skills, and create a plan for sustained progress over time. When additional support is required, the center provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and can coordinate placement in higher levels of care as needed.
Guardian IOP also focuses on recovery beyond standard counseling. Alongside evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention education, the program includes mind-body tools like guided yoga, stress management workshops, and creative arts-based therapy. For clients dealing with addiction, the program may include 12-Step participation to encourage connection, personal growth, and peer accountability.
Recovery support continues after treatment ends. The team emphasizes aftercare planning by working closely with clients to design individualized next steps, which may involve ongoing therapy, continued involvement in 12-Step programming, and maintenance of holistic practices.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Benzodiazepines · Chronic Relapse · Co-Occurring Disorders · Cocaine · Drug Addiction · Ecstasy · Marijuana · Psychedelics
- Conditions treated
- Anxiety · Bipolar · Codependency · Depression · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Stress · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Acupuncture · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Experiential Therapy · Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) · Family Therapy · Life Skills · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Meditation & Mindfulness
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Gender-Specific · Individual Treatment · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Men · Midlife Adults · Older Adults · Professionals · Women · Young Adults
- Aftercare
- Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
- Amenities
- Access to Nature · Outdoor Lounge
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by New Jersey (this facility reports accreditation). If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick
Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your New Jersey Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from New Brunswick
Measured from the population center of Middlesex County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: New Brunswick, about 3.8 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Edison, about 3.1 miles (51 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Edison, about 3.1 miles (124 within 25 miles)
See the Middlesex County treatment map, methadone clinics near Middlesex County and Suboxone doctors near Middlesex County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick offer?
Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Guardian Recovery - Counseling New Brunswick located?
152 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
How far is the nearest medical detox from New Brunswick?
From the center of Middlesex County, the closest program offering medical detox is in New Brunswick, about 3.8 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in New Brunswick
Damon House Inc
105 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Damon House Inc
105 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program
152 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program
152 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
New Brunswick Counseling Center
320 Suydam Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
See all 15 facilities in New Brunswick · Residential · Outpatient · Intensive outpatient · MAT · Methadone · Accepts Medicaid
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.