John Brooks Recovery Center is a NJ DMHAS-licensed addiction treatment provider in Mays Landing, Atlantic County. Per the 2024 SAMHSA National Directory, the facility offers inpatient/residential, medically supervised detox, and medication-assisted treatment.
Accreditation / certification: CARF International and SAMHSA OTP certification.
This is one of 1 locations operated under the John Brooks Recovery Center organization — see the multi-site section below.
At a glance
- Address: 1455 Pinewood Boulevard, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
- County: Atlantic
- Phone: 609-345-2020
- Website: https://startyourrecovery.org/facility/john-brooks-recovery-center-atlantic-city-nj
- Licensure: NJ DMHAS-licensed (state substance use treatment agency)
- Accreditation: CARF International and SAMHSA OTP certification
- Levels of care: Residential, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, and Short-term residential
- MAT medications offered: Buprenorphine and Naltrexone
- Populations served: Men, Women, Co-occurring mental health and SUD, Criminal justice-involved, Hiv Aids, Intimate Partner Violence Survivors, Pregnant and postpartum women, Seniors, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Trauma Survivors, and Young adults
- Payment accepted: Private insurance, NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), and State-funded / SAMHSA block grant
Program overview
Per public records, John Brooks Recovery Center provides inpatient/residential, medically supervised detox, and medication-assisted treatment. The program operates from 1455 Pinewood Boulevard and serves patients across Atlantic County and surrounding areas. Specific day-to-day program schedules, clinical staff composition, and admission capacity are not published in SAMHSA’s directory — these details should be confirmed directly with the facility during your intake call.
What John Brooks Recovery Center is documented to offer
- Accreditation: John Brooks Recovery Center holds CARF International and SAMHSA OTP certification. Accreditation is a voluntary external quality review — facilities with multiple accreditations have committed to ongoing clinical and operational standards verification.
- Medication-assisted treatment: the facility dispenses or prescribes Buprenorphine and Naltrexone for opioid use disorder. MAT is the most evidence-based pharmacotherapy for OUD.
- Medically supervised detox: the facility offers clinical detoxification, which is essential for safely managing alcohol, benzodiazepine, and high-dose opioid withdrawal.
- Integrated dual diagnosis capability: state mental health department licensure plus SAMHSA co-occurring designation indicate the facility has clinical infrastructure for patients with both SUD and serious mental illness.
- NJ FamilyCare accepted: important for Medicaid-covered patients. Verify which of the five current MCO networks the facility participates in before assuming in-network status.
- State-funded slots available: important for uninsured/underinsured NJ residents. Contact the DMHAS Access Center at 844-276-2777 for current availability.
Who John Brooks Recovery Center is typically appropriate for
Based on the public data, John Brooks Recovery Center is likely appropriate for patients who need 24-hour clinical care — significant withdrawal risk, acute co-occurring symptoms, unstable housing, or prior outpatient failure, patients needing medically supervised inpatient detox before stepping down to residential or outpatient treatment, and patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders needing integrated treatment.
This is a directional assessment from public records — it’s not a substitute for a clinical intake. The facility’s admissions team will assess fit during your initial call.
What to verify before calling John Brooks Recovery Center
- NJ DMHAS licensure — confirm current status via the NJ DMHAS licensure lookup.
- Insurance network status — call your insurance carrier and verify that John Brooks Recovery Center is currently in-network for your specific plan. Self-reported payer acceptance in the SAMHSA directory is a starting point, not proof of current in-network contract.
- Current level of care availability — ask specifically about bed or slot availability at the level of care you need. SAMHSA-listed services do not guarantee current open admissions.
- Medications policy — if you’re on prescribed buprenorphine, methadone, or other psychiatric medication, confirm the facility’s policy on maintaining your medication during treatment.
- Length-of-stay expectations — ask what a typical length of stay looks like for patients with your clinical presentation.
- MAT specifics — which specific medication(s), induction/transition protocol, and continuation plan post-discharge.
- CARF accreditation — verify current status at carf.org.
Considering John Brooks Recovery Center?
Not sure if John Brooks Recovery Center is the right fit? Call (888) 699-0742 to talk through your options. We’ll help you understand what to ask, what insurance considerations apply, and how it compares with other facilities in the area.
About this profile
Sources: SAMHSA 2024 National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs, NJ DMHAS licensure records, and direct verification of accreditation with CARF International and SAMHSA OTP certification.
Last verified: 2026-04-21
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