Why Pennsylvania Patients Choose New Jersey Treatment
According to a Pennsylvania Drug Control update, an average of 7.99% of Pennsylvania residents engage in illicit drug use each month, potentially leading to dependency issues. The question is, how can these people get the help they need?
Oftentimes, recovery means removing yourself from the stressors that live in your backyard and the ‘old crowd’ that tempts you to use drugs. New Jersey can offer that escape. In as little as four hours (235 miles), you can be at our treatment center, away from triggers and bad influences, benefiting from the anonymity travel allows, getting the help you need.
Additionally, New Jersey’s community resources, programs, and laws support success rates in addiction recovery. The state’s Anti-Patient Brokering Expansion and Deceptive Marketing Ban ensures patients benefit from transparent care for substance use, while government officials aim to make treatment more accessible.
Treatment Program Overview
At BlueCrest, we take a holistic approach to substance use disorder, addressing the mind, body, and spirit. We fully integrate a 12-step program overview, incorporating a dual diagnostic approach. Our specialized programs include behavioral health treatment, teaching clients to deal with their emotions healthily, without turning to drugs and alcohol.
- Medically Supervised Detox: This first step of our program allows patients to ‘dry out’ comfortably, although we don’t recommend medication as a default treatment.
- Partial Hospitalization Programs: After the initial steps of detoxification are complete, patients remain in our care for a daytime program, benefiting from a structured environment, while receiving evidence-based care and addressing co-occurring mental health issues that may have contributed to substance abuse.
- Outpatient Programs: Patients continue to receive outpatient treatment and attend individual therapy and support groups to ensure long-term recovery. Our compassionate certified recovery specialists are here for you every step of the way.
Insurance and Admissions for PA Residents
We understand that outpatient care is not cheap. Our team aims to keep treatment options affordable by working with most major public and private insurance companies, many of which will work with an out-of-state treatment facility. We also offer payment plans for those without insurance.
Transportation Assistance
Although Pennsylvania and New Jersey are close, transportation can be difficult. We ensure patients receive treatment with transportation assistance. Depending on your situation, we can provide door-to-door service or help you arrange train, bus, or airline travel.
Success Stories from PA Patients
How to Get Started
Getting started can be the most challenging part of addiction treatment, but our staff will walk you through it, providing compassionate care at every step.
- Careful Assessment: Our registered nurses and mental health specialists will assess your needs, either during a telehealth visit before you arrive or upon your arrival. They review your insurance and determine a personalized treatment plan best suited to your needs.
- Transportation Assistance: We will come to your home or arrange bus, train, or plane travel to ensure you arrive comfortably and safely.
- Treatment Starts: Our staff will get you started right away, offering comprehensive care that begins with detox and extends to aftercare planning and beyond.
FAQ for PA Residents
PA Medicaid typically covers out-of-state treatment with authorization only if it’s medically necessary or if no comparable in-state options exist. Commercial insurance will often cover out-of-state care at in-network facilities, provided it’s pre-approved.
Yes, BlueCrest and other New Jersey facilities can provide transportation for you or a loved one, whether it be door-to-door service, or making travel arrangements, helping make care more accessible.
Services offered include inpatient and outpatient treatment. Many clients begin with inpatient or partial hospitalization programs and eventually graduate to less intensive outpatient care.
While some patients like to check in and start service immediately, you may also start the admissions process from home. To do so,
- Contact our NJ offices for an assessment
- Provide information on your substance use, medical history, insurance, and location.
- Our staff will determine travel arrangements and develop a personalized care plan tailored to your needs.
Are There Special NJ Laws or Programs Benefiting PA Patients?
NJ’s 2025 laws expand MAT access, ban deceptive marketing/patient brokering, and mandate Medicaid SUD coverage via community providers, enhancing ethical care. There are no PA residency restrictions, and all out-of-state patients are welcome.
Our Team
Our team is comprised of experienced addiction professionals with a diverse backgrounds in leadership, clinical, and operational skills. Our medical and mental health team consists of our medical director and psychiatrist, our psychiatric nurse practitioner, and two registered nurses. Our clinical team is comprised of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), marriage and family therapists (MFTs), licensed professional counselors (LPCs), licensed social workers (LSWs), licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors (LCADCs), and certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs). Many staff members have their own personal stories of recovery, making our team exceptionally talented and unique.
Our Facilities
We conduct our treatment programs in a spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained facility conveniently located outside New York City. We’ve optimized our surroundings to encourage a sense of safety and support through a recovery-friendly design and layout.
