Rehab for First Responders in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Still Detox New Jersey provides confidential addiction and trauma treatment for police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals at a 44-bed facility in Mays Landing, 26 minutes from Atlantic City. A 72-hour communication blackout protects every admission, TMS and brain mapping are available on site, and the 33-acre campus is deliberately removed from the communities first responders serve.
Joint Commission Accredited
NJ Dept. of Health Licensed
SAMHSA Certified
TRICARE In-NetworkIs treatment confidential for police and firefighters?
Treatment at Still Detox New Jersey is fully confidential, with a mandatory 72-hour communication blackout on admission and private bedrooms available. The facility sits on 33 acres in Mays Landing, deliberately removed from the communities first responders serve.
Confidentiality is the primary barrier to treatment for first responders. The fear of department notification, peer judgment and career consequences keeps police officers, firefighters and paramedics from seeking help until a crisis forces the decision.
Still Detox New Jersey enforces a 72-hour communication blackout at the start of every admission. Personal devices are collected at intake. The 33-acre campus in Mays Landing is physically separated from the departments and neighborhoods where first responders work, eliminating the risk of an accidental encounter.
Speak With Admissions →Why choose Still Detox New Jersey for first responder treatment?
Still Detox New Jersey combines confidential residential treatment, TMS therapy for trauma and a remote 33-acre campus built for professionals who require discretion.
72-Hour Communication Blackout
Personal devices are collected at intake. A mandatory 72-hour blackout protects every admission before any supervised contact resumes.
TMS and Brain Mapping
TMS and brain mapping run on site, with TMS positioned for trauma, veterans and service members.
PTSD Assessment Within 24 Hours
Columbia Protocol risk screening and PTSD screening are completed within 24 hours by the full-time psychiatrist.
Private Bedrooms Available
Six private bedrooms with marble bathrooms are available for first responders who require additional privacy during treatment.
33 Acres Away From Home
The Mays Landing campus sits on 33 wooded acres, deliberately removed from the communities first responders serve.
TRICARE In-Network
Still Detox New Jersey is contracted with TRICARE. Commercial and union plans are verified for out-of-network benefits before admission.
How does first responder treatment work at Still Detox New Jersey?
First responder treatment at Still Detox New Jersey is confidential residential care with integrated trauma treatment, TMS therapy and a communication protocol designed for professionals in public safety.
Phase 1: Confidential intake. Devices are collected. The 72-hour blackout begins. The Medical Director completes a full history and physical, and the psychiatrist runs Columbia Protocol risk screening and PTSD screening within 24 hours.
Phase 2: Integrated treatment. Individual therapy, trauma-focused group sessions, TMS and brain mapping (when clinically indicated) and psychiatric medication management run concurrently. First responders address both substance use and the occupational trauma that drives it.
Phase 3: Return-to-duty planning. The case manager coordinates aftercare and outpatient referrals before the client leaves the facility.
What to expect as a first responder at Still Detox New Jersey
Every first responder admission follows the same 6-step process from a confidential first call through return-to-duty planning.
Confidential Call
Call (609) 740-2100. The admissions representative discusses confidentiality protections, insurance verification and travel logistics.
Insurance Verification
Admissions verifies benefits confidentially through VerifyTx. TRICARE is in-network. Commercial and union plans are verified for out-of-network benefits.
Arrival and Blackout
Devices are collected at intake. The 72-hour communication blackout begins immediately and applies to every client unless an exception was agreed before admission.
Psychiatric Assessment
The full-time psychiatrist completes a PTSD screening, Columbia Protocol risk screening and psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours.
Trauma-Focused Treatment
Individual therapy, trauma-focused groups, TMS therapy (when indicated) and medication management address both substance use and occupational trauma.
Return-to-Duty Planning
The case manager builds a discharge plan with aftercare referrals and outpatient connections.
Living Proof: Inspiring Journeys of Alumni
These are real transformations from Still Detox alumni who completed treatment and embraced a life of sobriety.
What happens when first responders do not get treatment?
Untreated substance use disorder and PTSD in first responders put careers, family relationships and physical health at risk.
Career Consequences
A DUI, failed drug screening or on-duty incident ends a career permanently. Voluntary treatment before a crisis preserves the career and the pension.
Relationship Strain
Untreated trauma and addiction strain marriages and families.
Physical Health Decline
Chronic alcohol use combined with shift work accelerates cardiovascular disease, liver damage and metabolic syndrome in first responders.
Insurance and payment for first responder rehab in New Jersey
Still Detox New Jersey is in-network with TRICARE and out-of-network with commercial plans. Admissions verifies each first responder's benefits confidentially before admission.
Union and municipal plans are a primary payer group for first responders in New Jersey. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (NJ teachers) and Aetna (Amtrak) are confirmed carriers. Other union plans are verified individually for out-of-network benefits.
Payment plans run through DocPay, with agreed terms and automatic monthly drafts. Travel support with sliding-scale resource allocation is available for clients who qualify.
- ✓Free verificationAdmissions reads your benefits and explains them before you commit.
- ✓TRICARE in-networkContracted through the U.S. Department of Defense.
- ✓Payment plansMonthly drafts arranged through DocPay.
- ✓Travel supportSliding-scale assistance for qualifying patients.
Still Detox does not claim network participation with commercial carriers. Plans are verified individually for out-of-network benefits before admission.
The Mays Landing Facility
Still Detox New Jersey is a new build on 33 owned acres with 44 beds, 6 private bedrooms, marble bathrooms, a full gym inside the detox unit and an outdoor adventure course.
Rehab for First Responders FAQ
Is treatment confidential for first responders?
Yes. A mandatory 72-hour communication blackout protects every admission. Devices are collected at intake and the facility sits on 33 private acres.
Does Still Detox treat PTSD in first responders?
Yes. A PTSD screening is completed within 24 hours of admission. TMS therapy, brain mapping and trauma-focused individual therapy are available on site.
How far is Still Detox from Atlantic City?
Still Detox is at 170 Route 50 in Mays Landing, 26 minutes from Atlantic City via the Expressway. The remote location protects first responders from encounters with the public they serve.
Will my department find out I am in treatment?
Still Detox New Jersey does not contact employers. Federal confidentiality protections (42 CFR Part 2) prohibit disclosure of substance use treatment records without written consent.
Does TRICARE cover first responder rehab?
Yes. Still Detox New Jersey is in-network with TRICARE. Commercial and municipal plans are verified for out-of-network benefits before admission.
Are private rooms available for first responders?
Yes. Six private bedrooms with marble bathrooms are available for first responders who require additional privacy.
What is TMS therapy?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate brain regions involved in depression and trauma. Brain mapping identifies the treatment targets.
Confidential first responder treatment starts with one call
Call (609) 740-2100. The admissions representative discusses confidentiality, verifies benefits and confirms a bed in Mays Landing before anyone travels.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO
Medical Director, Still Detox New Jersey
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO, evaluates every client in person within 24 hours, sets taper schedules and approves high-acuity admissions. Meet the New Jersey clinical team.