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Addiction Treatment & Detox Center · Union, NJ

Serenity at Summit/Union

Medical Detox Clinical Stabilization Acute Treatment Inpatient Residential Treatment
Address
1000 Galloping Hill Rd
Union, NJ 07083
Insurance accepted
10 carriers including Aetna, AmeriHealth

About

About Serenity at Summit/Union

Serenity at Summit Union operates as a full-spectrum addiction treatment and detox center at 1000 Galloping Hill Rd in Union, New Jersey, serving residents across Union County and surrounding communities including Elizabeth, Newark, Woodbridge, Trenton, and Hamilton. The facility runs 24 hours a day, positioning it as an immediate resource for individuals and families navigating acute withdrawal or substance use crises. It is part of the Serenity at Summit network, which also operates locations in Massachusetts.

The center’s continuum of care begins with medical detox and moves through clinical stabilization and acute treatment before transitioning patients into inpatient residential treatment. For those who need structured support without a residential stay, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is also available. This layered structure allows the clinical team to match the level of care to where a patient actually is in the withdrawal and stabilization process — not a one-size step-down model.

Treatment at Serenity at Summit Union incorporates Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) alongside individual therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, holistic therapy, 12-Step programming, and family programs. The facility addresses co-occurring disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and OCD — conditions that frequently complicate withdrawal management and early recovery. Clinical staff include licensed professionals such as behavioral health clinicians credentialed as LCSWs and LADCs.

Serenity at Summit Union treats alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, stimulant addiction, and sedative addiction. Accepted insurance includes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana, Optum, AmeriHealth, Carelon, HealthSmart, and Tufts. For families in Union County and the broader northern and central New Jersey area making urgent decisions about medical detox or inpatient care, the facility’s round-the-clock availability and multi-payer acceptance are practical starting points.

  • 24-hour medical detox and acute treatment available for alcohol, opioid, benzo, stimulant, and sedative withdrawal
  • Full continuum from medical detox through clinical stabilization, inpatient residential treatment, and IOP — all within one facility network
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) integrated into detox and stabilization protocols
  • Dual-diagnosis capable: treats co-occurring disorders including PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression alongside addiction
  • Accepts 10 major insurance carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Clinical Stabilization Acute Treatment Inpatient Residential Treatment Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Conditions
Alcohol Addiction Opioid Addiction Stimulant Addiction Sedative Addiction Benzodiazepine Addiction Co-Occurring Disorders Anxiety Depression PTSD Trauma Bipolar Disorder OCD
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy Holistic Therapy Individual Therapy 12-Step Programs Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Family Programs

Location

Where it is

1000 Galloping Hill Rd, Union, NJ 07083 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management in Union, NJ

Serenity at Summit Union provides medical detox as the entry point for patients arriving in active withdrawal or at high risk for medically significant withdrawal symptoms. The facility operates around the clock, meaning clinical staff are available at any hour — a critical factor for alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, sedative, and stimulant withdrawal, which can escalate unpredictably. Medical detox is followed by clinical stabilization and acute treatment, giving patients a structured bridge between the most dangerous phase of withdrawal and longer-term therapeutic work.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is part of the clinical toolkit at Serenity at Summit Union, supporting withdrawal management and stabilization for patients whose detox requires pharmacological intervention. This is not a program that begins treatment only after detox ends — the continuum is built so that medical and clinical support overlap during the most vulnerable early period of care.

Levels of Care: From Inpatient Detox to Intensive Outpatient

The levels of care at Serenity at Summit Union span the full acute-to-outpatient spectrum. After medical detox and clinical stabilization, patients may step into inpatient residential treatment, where 24-hour structure supports continued recovery work away from outside triggers. For patients who have stabilized and are transitioning back to daily life, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides continued clinical engagement without a residential requirement.

This range matters practically: a patient detoxing from benzodiazepines or alcohol has a different clinical trajectory than someone completing opioid stabilization. Having inpatient residential and IOP options under the same facility network reduces the friction of transfers and allows the treatment team to move patients through levels of care as their clinical status changes — rather than discharging them to find the next provider independently.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

A significant portion of people entering medical detox are also managing untreated or undertreated mental health conditions. Serenity at Summit Union explicitly treats co-occurring disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and OCD alongside substance use disorders. This dual-diagnosis capability is built into the program rather than offered as an add-on referral, which is relevant for patients whose mental health symptoms intensify during withdrawal.

Therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, individual therapy, holistic therapy, 12-Step programming, and family programs. The inclusion of family programs acknowledges that detox and early treatment decisions are rarely made by the patient alone — family members looking for options in the Elizabeth, Newark, or Woodbridge areas will find a program structured to include them in the process.

Insurance Coverage and Admissions at Serenity at Summit Union

Serenity at Summit Union accepts a wide range of commercial insurance plans, including Aetna, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, HealthSmart, Humana, Optum, Tufts, and United Healthcare. For families calling on behalf of a loved one — or individuals calling for themselves — verifying coverage quickly is often the first real barrier to admission, and the range of accepted carriers at this facility covers a substantial portion of employer-sponsored and marketplace plans common across northern and central New Jersey.

The facility can be reached directly at (908) 341-1785 or by email at info@serenityatsummit.com. Given that the center operates 24 hours a day, intake inquiries are not limited to business hours — which matters when withdrawal timelines do not follow a 9-to-5 schedule.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Aetna AmeriHealth Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna HealthSmart Humana Optum Tufts United Healthcare (UHC)

Common questions

FAQs About Serenity at Summit/Union

Does Serenity at Summit Union offer medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is listed as a primary level of care at Serenity at Summit Union in Union, NJ. The facility operates 24 hours a day, and clinical stabilization and acute treatment follow detox as part of the continuum of care.
What substances does Serenity at Summit Union treat? +
The facility treats alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, stimulant addiction, and sedative addiction. Co-occurring mental health disorders — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD — are also addressed as part of treatment.
What levels of care are available at Serenity at Summit Union? +
The center offers Medical Detox, Clinical Stabilization, Acute Treatment, Inpatient Residential Treatment, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This continuum allows patients to move from medically supervised withdrawal management into longer-term residential or outpatient treatment within the same network.
Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) available at this facility? +
Yes. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is listed among the therapeutic methods used at Serenity at Summit Union, and it is integrated into the treatment approach alongside individual therapy, CBT, DBT, and other modalities.
What insurance plans does Serenity at Summit Union accept? +
The facility accepts Aetna, AmeriHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, HealthSmart, Humana, Optum, Tufts, and United Healthcare (UHC). Contacting the facility directly at (908) 341-1785 is the best way to confirm specific coverage and benefits before admission.
Is Serenity at Summit Union open 24 hours? +
Yes. Serenity at Summit Union operates 24 hours a day. This means intake inquiries and admissions are not limited to standard business hours, which is especially relevant when withdrawal or crisis situations arise outside of the weekday schedule.
Does the facility treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction? +
Yes. Serenity at Summit Union treats co-occurring disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and OCD. Dual-diagnosis treatment is part of the program structure, not a separate referral pathway.
What areas does Serenity at Summit Union serve? +
The facility serves Union, Elizabeth, Newark, Woodbridge, Trenton, and Hamilton, as well as the broader Union County region of New Jersey. It is located at 1000 Galloping Hill Rd in Union, NJ 07083.
Does Serenity at Summit Union offer outpatient treatment? +
Yes. An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is available for patients who have completed or do not require inpatient residential care. The IOP provides continued clinical support while allowing patients to live outside the facility.
How can I contact Serenity at Summit Union to ask about detox admission? +
You can reach Serenity at Summit Union by phone at (908) 341-1785 or by email at info@serenityatsummit.com. Because the facility operates around the clock, calls are not restricted to business hours.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Residential treatment Residential detoxification Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Adult men Seniors or older adults Gay & Lesbian Veterans Active duty military Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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