A Continuum of Outpatient Care
Rubicon Recovery Center offers a powerful combination of intensive clinical care and structured sober living. This model provides a supportive bridge between residential treatment and independent life, allowing clients to practice recovery skills in a real-world context with robust support. Each program is designed to meet clients where they are and guide them toward lasting sobriety.
Typical Length: 30-45 Days
PHP is the core program, involving full-day clinical programming 6 days a week. Clients engage in individual therapy, group sessions, and holistic activities at the clinical center, then return to a supervised, gender-specific sober living apartment in the evenings. This structure provides the intensity of residential care with a gradual re-introduction to independent living.
Program Options: 3 or 5 Days/Week
IOP serves as a step-down from PHP or a direct entry point for those needing less intensive care. Clients attend therapy sessions for several hours, either 3 or 5 days a week. This flexible schedule allows for a return to work, school, or family responsibilities while continuing to receive vital clinical support. A housing option is also available with the IOP program.
The housing component is central to Rubicon's model. Clients live in clean, comfortable, gender-specific apartments with peers who share the same recovery goals. This environment provides 24/7 support, accountability, and the opportunity to build a strong sober social network, which is crucial for long-term success.
Environment & Accommodations
Rubicon Recovery Center operates a unique dual-location model. Clinical services take place at their professional office suite in Watchung, NJ, while clients reside in separate, comfortable sober living apartments. This setup helps clients distinguish between "treatment" and "home," promoting real-world life skills. With a small total capacity of just 16 clients across four apartments, the program fosters an intimate and highly supportive community.
Clients live in one of four gender-specific apartments (3 male, 1 female), creating a true home-like atmosphere away from the clinical setting.
Each client shares a room with one roommate, which is essential for building peer accountability, support, and camaraderie.
While housing is gender-specific, clinical groups and community activities are co-ed, reflecting a realistic social environment.
Policies & Rules
This is a voluntary program, not a locked facility. However, clients are supervised 24/7 and are not permitted to leave the property alone. Leaving results in discharge.
Medication-Assisted Treatment with Suboxone/Subutex is supported on a case-by-case basis based on client needs, though the program prefers to taper clients off medication. Methadone is not prescribed.
Smoking cigarettes, vaping, and using chewing tobacco are all permitted in designated outdoor areas at the residences.
Personal cell phones are allowed. There is an initial 3-day "blackout" period, after which clients can use their phones in the evenings at the apartments.
Family involvement is encouraged. Family therapy sessions are part of the program, and clients can earn day passes with family in the latter half of their treatment.
To ensure safety, drugs, alcohol, weapons, and any non-prescribed medications are strictly prohibited on the premises.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
They offer personalized treatment plans, a compassionate and experienced team, a supportive community, and a holistic approach that treats the whole person, not just the addiction. They focus on providing the tools and support needed for lasting recovery in an intimate, non-institutional setting.
We offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with a sober living housing option (6 days/week), and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) available 5 days or 3 days a week, also with a housing option.
Rubicon Recovery Center treats dual diagnosis by addressing both the substance use disorder and any co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously through an integrated treatment approach.
They use various evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), individual counseling, group therapy, and holistic approaches like yoga and mindfulness.
The core program is clinically-focused, but 12-Step participation is offered and encouraged. Clients are taken to outside meetings for various pathways including AA, NA, CA, SMART Recovery, and Refuge Recovery. Meetings are also held on-campus weekly.
No, the program is clinically focused and not based in any specific faith, making it welcoming to individuals of all beliefs.
Rubicon Recovery Center was founded and began offering services in 2024.
Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level, where you live 24/7 at the facility receiving constant care. Outpatient is less intensive, where you live at home and visit for therapy. Rubicon's PHP with housing is a supportive middle ground: you attend intensive, full-day therapy at the clinical center, then return to a separate, supervised sober living house in the evenings, blending structure with growing independence.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs vary. Self-pay estimates are: PHP is approximately $22,000 for 30 days (including housing). A 5-day/week IOP program is about $12,000 per month, while a 3-day/week IOP is about $6,000 per month. For self-pay IOP clients, housing is an additional $200 per week. Please call for an exact quote.
Yes, they are a private facility accepting most major PPO insurance plans on an out-of-network basis. They do not accept Medicaid. Their team can help verify your benefits and explain coverage.
No, Rubicon does not provide medical detox on-site. However, they offer detox placement services, coordinating with trusted partner facilities to ensure a safe and smooth transition into their care.
Yes, MAT with medications like Suboxone or Subutex is supported on a case-by-case basis, depending on the client's needs and goals. The clinical team prefers to help clients taper off all medications when appropriate. They do not prescribe methadone.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The typical length of stay for the main PHP with housing program is 30 to 45 days. The duration of the IOP program can be longer and varies based on individual progress and needs.
The living situation is apartment-style. Clients live in gender-specific sober living apartments. All rooms are semi-private, meaning you will share a room and a bathroom with one other roommate. Private rooms are not available.
No, it is not a locked facility. It is a voluntary program where you are supervised 24/7 and cannot leave the property on your own. If you choose to leave, you can, but you will be discharged from the program.
Yes, smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco are permitted in designated outdoor areas. Regarding electronics, there is a 3-day blackout period upon arrival. After that, you may have your phone and use it during non-programming hours in the evenings at the apartments.
You should plan to bring essentials for building a stable life. This includes comfortable clothing for therapy, leisure, and potential job interviews; personal hygiene items; an alarm clock; and any approved medications. Personal items that support recovery like journals and books are also a good idea.
Leave behind anything that could compromise recovery. This includes drugs, alcohol, products containing alcohol (like mouthwash), and weapons. It's also wise to leave valuables, large amounts of cash, and items with explicit or drug-related imagery at home.
The program uses a dual-location model. Clinical therapy and programming take place at a professional office building (the clinic), while clients live in separate, gender-specific sober living apartments nearby.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes a Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in psychiatry, licensed counselors, therapists, and Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs). They do not have psychologists on staff.
The program is co-ed for adults (18+) who typically have private insurance. The environment is small and intimate, with a maximum capacity of 16 clients (8 male, 8 female). You will be in a community of peers all working toward recovery. Housing is gender-specific, but groups are co-ed.
Family involvement is an important part of the process. The program includes family therapy sessions. In the latter half of treatment, clients can earn day passes to spend time with their families, helping to repair and strengthen relationships.
They offer aftercare planning that includes ongoing therapy recommendations, support groups, and resources to help individuals maintain sobriety. Clients can also step down to their less intensive IOP program for continued support. There is a follow-up process after discharge to ensure continued success.
Yes, they specialize in treating co-occurring mental health disorders alongside substance use disorders through their integrated dual diagnosis program.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Rubicon Recovery Center is a private facility that works with most PPO insurance plans on an out-of-network basis. They do not accept Medicaid. Contact their admissions team for a free, confidential benefits verification.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, these are estimates and are subject to change. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- PHP (w/ housing):~$22,000/mo
- IOP 5-Days Per Week:~$12,000/mo
- IOP 3-Days Per Week:~$6,000/mo
- IOP Housing (per week):$200
Out-of-Network Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem BCBS
Tricare
Carelon
GEHA
Tufts
And Many More
