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Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse
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Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
RCA is in-network with most major insurances and accept most out-of-network insurances. They take 6 Degrees Health, Allied Trades, American Behavioral, Behavioral Health Systems, Crystal Run Healthcare, 1199SEIU - NJ, ELAP, Emblem GHI, Excellus, First Choice, Geisinger Health Plan, GIC/Unicare, Healthsmart, Healthcare Transformation Consortium, Imagine Health, Independence Administrators, Johns Hopkins, Mental Health Consultants, Meritain, PNOA, Qualcare, Quest Behavioral Health, Oxford, Sentara, VACCN, Trusight, and the ones in the list.
Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse
Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse
About Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse
Ranked on Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Addiction Centers, Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse delivers clinically proven care with signature compassion. They treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through a full continuum that includes medically monitored detox, residential inpatient treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient care, and virtual services. They offer a compulsive gambling track as well specialized support that considers the needs of students and remote workers.
Navigate Recovery with 7 Guiding Principles
RCA applies 7 core tenets they’ve identified as essential for sustained recovery:
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to reduce cravings and relapse
- Daily 12-Step recovery support
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills training, alongside trauma-informed care
- Family involvement, education, support groups, and resources
- Alumni support for transition and lasting connection
- Measurement-driven care using progress data
- Case management for coordinated services and personalized planning
Heal in a Restorative Setting
Located less than 20 miles from the Jersey Shore, RCA at Lighthouse offers a calm, welcoming environment designed for focus and healing. Clients stay in semi-private rooms with modern interiors and a flat-screen TV at each bed, gather in cozy lounges with fireplaces, and exercise in an on-site fitness center. Nutritious, chef-prepared meals and quiet shared spaces support daily routines that promote physical and emotional well-being.
Stay Supported with a Thriving Alumni Network
RCA extends care beyond treatment through a thriving alumni association that helps clients stay connected in recovery. Alumni have access to weekly recovery meetings, sober social events, and ongoing peer support. Many activities welcome family and friends, allowing support systems to remain involved as clients transition back into daily life and continue building stability over time.
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Wellness Emphasis
Medically Assisted Detox
Addiction Recovery
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Joint Commission Accredited
The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.
Insurance Accepted
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ASAM Level 3.5 and 3.7 Certified
CARF Accredited
Licensed by New Jersey
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Meet Your Care Team
Becky Bailie
CEO for Lighthouse
Jason Kirby
Chief Medical Officer
Ashley Gardner
VP of Nursing
Pete Vernig
VP of Mental Health Services
Jaye Rodenbush
Director of Alumni Engagement
Stacey Hodgman
Director of Case Management
Brett Cohen
CEO
Supportive Medication for Recovery
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT
Methadone
Naltrexone
Buprenorphine
Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.
Your Care Options
Specializations
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Who We Treat
Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Treatment Services
Day Treatment
Also commonly called PHP, patients may live at home or in a recovery residence while following an intensive treatment program. Most have a weekly schedule of M–F and 4 to 6 hours per day.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Detox (on-site with residential)
This is often the first step of addiction treatment. For many people, it's dangerous to detox without proper medical support.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient therapy offers scheduled counseling and treatment sessions without requiring an overnight stay or residential care.
Prescribes Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
This provider can prescribe medications that help reduce cravings, support recovery, and manage alcohol use disorder.
Prescribes Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
This provider prescribes medications that help manage cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and recovery from opioid use disorder.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Bio-Medical
A philosophy focusing on the biomechanics behind mental health disorders, using prescribed medications as a supplement to behavioral therapy.
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, tolerating distress, and increasing mindfulness.
Group Therapy
Group therapy brings people together in a supportive setting to share experiences, develop skills, and work toward common goals.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Motivational Interviewing
This is a collaborative counseling approach that helps individuals strengthen motivation and commitment to positive change.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Gambling
Gambling involves risking money or valuables on uncertain outcomes. Problem gambling can lead to financial difficulties, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that can affect thinking, emotions, behavior, and perception of reality.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. They can be habit-forming and may cause drowsiness, memory problems, and dependence.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine use.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Use of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid that produces feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Its use carries serious risks, including overdose and dependence.
Ketamine
Ketamine is a dissociative drug used medically for anesthesia and some mental health conditions. Misuse can affect memory, perception, and physical health.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Pet Friendly
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
Clients can bring their own pet(s)
For greater comfort and healing, pet-friendly treatment centers welcome dogs and animal companions to stay with their owners while they attend treatment.
Off-Site Activities
Smoking and Vaping Policy
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