Over the past several years, opiate abuse and addiction have taken the country by storm. Opiate-related overdoses quickly became one of the leading causes of accidental death nationwide, and thousands of innocent men and women have lost their lives to prescription painkiller and heroin abuse and addiction. The state of New Jersey has been especially hard hit. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that in 2018, there were a total of 67,367 drug overdose deaths in the United States.

During the same year, there were 2,900 reported drug overdose deaths in New Jersey – of those deaths, 2,583 involved opioid narcotics. Despite the rate that the ratio is exceptionally high, very few New Jersey residents who are in desperate need of clinical care will end up seeking the care they need. This is not because help is not available. Throughout the state of New Jersey, specifically in Sussex County, there are numerous drug addiction treatment services available.

At Riverbend Residence, we believe that every individual who is suffering from an active addiction of any kind should have immediate access to quality clinical care. We provide gender-specific sober living housing in Sussex County; however, we are available to help men and women who require any level of clinical care. Simply call up our trained and compassionate staff members at any point in time, and they will help you determine which level of treatment is the most appropriate for your specific, individual needs.

What is a Sussex County NJ Halfway House?

What is a halfway house? Generally speaking, sober living is the third and final phase of treatment, and this level of care after medical detox and inpatient treatment have been completed. A halfway house will provide someone new to addiction recovery with continued structure and support.

In most instances, gender-specific halfway houses will require certain commitments from their residents. Without rules in place, there would be chaos and relapses would be common. These commitments include:

• Committing to a personalized length of stay. This will depend heavily on personal needs – some residents will stay for three months, others will stay for six.
• Abiding by a specific set of house rules, which includes daily chores, picking up after oneself, participating in on-site meetings, and treating other residents with respect throughout your stay at the house.
• Participating in daily 12 step meetings and completing step work with a sponsor (of the same gender), who will be allowed at the residence on occasion with permission.
• Participating in drug tests when suspicions arise, or once every one or two weeks otherwise. In most cases, drug tests will be administered at an intensive outpatient program (IOP) or an outpatient program (OP), which most residents will be expected to attend for a certain length of time.
• Continuing with the group and individual therapy sessions, which will generally also take place during an IOP or OP program.

There are several reputable halfway houses in Sussex County, including Riverbend Residence’s four gender-specific housing options.

Riverbend Residences – Halfway Houses in Sussex County, NJ

At Riverbend Residences, we offer all of the comforts of home with the structure and support that men and women who are new to sobriety need to pave the road for lifelong recovery. Our semi-private rooms are expertly decorated to provide our residents with the tranquility conducive to healing, and our common areas are spacious and comfortable. Our support staff members are available around the clock to answer any questions our residents have and to help them through any tough-to-navigate situations.

If you have any additional questions about halfway houses in Sussex County, New Jersey, please feel free to reach out today. If you would like to take an in-person tour of one of our houses, please let us know – we are happy to accommodate you however we can, please give us a call at (844) 505-3447 around the clock.