For adults in Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township, The Hope Institute offers outpatient drug and alcohol rehab that fits around work and family. Most people attend our intensive outpatient program (IOP) three to four times a week, choosing day or evening sessions, and go home each night.
Our clinical team is led by Program Director Dr. Susan Woomer, DSW, LCSW, LCADC, and our patients rate us 4.9 stars in more than 140 Google reviews.
Serving Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township
Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township are separate municipalities in Morris County. The borough is a small town of about 6,600 people along the Rockaway River. The township surrounds it, covers nearly 46 square miles and has about 25,300 residents in communities such as White Meadow Lake, Mount Hope, Lake Telemark, Hibernia, Green Pond and Marcella.
Interstate 80 runs through both, and Green Pond Road (County Route 513) runs north through the township toward West Milford. The township is also home to Picatinny Arsenal and Rockaway Townsquare. From either Rockaway, most of the drive to our office is on Green Pond Road.
Addiction Treatment Admissions in the Rockaways
New Jersey’s 2024 treatment data lists the borough and the township separately.
- Rockaway Borough: 54 admissions. Alcohol accounted for 27 (50%), heroin for 12 (22%) and other opiates for 6 (11%).
- Rockaway Township: 67 admissions. Alcohol accounted for 38 (57%), heroin for 10 (15%), and other opiates and cocaine for 7 each.
In the borough, opioids made up a third of admissions. Across both towns, alcohol accounted for 54%, close to the Morris County figure of 53%. Our program offers alcohol rehab and opioid addiction treatment in the same program.
Source: NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Substance Use Overview 2024, Morris County.
IOP and Outpatient Rehab for Rockaway Residents
Our intensive outpatient program meets three to four times a week for about three hours per session, usually for eight to twelve weeks. The day track works if you have evening commitments, and the evening track works if you cannot leave work during the day. Virtual IOP runs the same sessions by secure video.
Partial care is available if you need more daily structure, and our outpatient program and aftercare keep you supported as sessions become less frequent.
Route From the Rockaways via Green Pond Road
Our office is at 179 Cahill Cross Road, Suite 201, West Milford, NJ 07480.
From Rockaway Borough Hall (1 East Main Street): take Green Pond Road north, then Echo Lake Road and Macopin Road to Cahill Cross Road. The drive is about 21.7 miles and takes roughly 35 minutes.
- From the Rockaway Township Municipal Building (65 Mount Hope Road): about 22.5 miles, roughly 38 minutes, via Green Pond Road.
- From White Meadow Lake: about 21.4 miles, roughly 34 minutes, via Green Pond Road.
Routes and times from Google Maps, checked October 2026. Times vary with traffic.
Therapy, Medication and Mental Health Care
Each week combines group therapy, individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy. Medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or naltrexone is available for opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety, depression and trauma often come with alcohol or drug use. Our dual diagnosis care treats both in the same plan, with the same team, so you do not have to coordinate separate providers.
TRICARE Coverage for Military Families
Rockaway Township is home to Picatinny Arsenal. The Hope Institute works with TRICARE, and our admissions team can help service members and their families understand their behavioral health benefits and what outpatient treatment would cost. Learn more on our TRICARE insurance page. We also work with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana.
What Our Patients Say
We are rated 4.9 stars across more than 140 Google reviews. A selection of recent reviews appears below. The Hope Institute is also accredited by The Joint Commission, state-licensed and LegitScript certified.
What Happens After You Reach Out
When you call (855) 659-2310 or send our insurance verification form, admissions checks your benefits, usually within about 15 minutes, and explains your costs. You then meet with a clinician for an assessment, choose a day, evening or virtual track, and get your start date.
Also Serving Nearby Towns
We also help adults from Denville, Dover, Jefferson Township and communities throughout Morris County.
Contact Admissions From Rockaway
You can call (855) 659-2310 or check your insurance online. Admissions checks your coverage, explains the day, evening and virtual options, and books your assessment.
Rockaway Drug and Alcohol Rehab FAQs
Is there an IOP near Rockaway, NJ?
Yes. The Hope Institute runs an intensive outpatient program at 179 Cahill Cross Road in West Milford, about 35 minutes from Rockaway Borough via Green Pond Road. Day, evening and virtual tracks are available.
Do you accept TRICARE for addiction treatment?
We work with TRICARE, and our admissions team can check your benefits and explain your costs before you start. You can call (855) 659-2310 or use our verification form.
What are the signs someone needs rehab?
Common signs include trying to cut back and not being able to, needing more to get the same effect, withdrawal symptoms when stopping, and drinking or drug use causing problems at work, at home or with health. If you notice several of these, an assessment can help you decide on the right level of care.
What are the challenges of rebuilding life after addiction?
Common challenges include managing cravings and triggers, repairing relationships and trust, returning to steady work or school, handling stress without alcohol or drugs, and filling time that used to go to using. Aftercare, ongoing counseling and a clear relapse prevention plan make these easier to handle.
How long is a typical intensive outpatient program?
Most people attend IOP for eight to twelve weeks, three to four sessions a week, but the length depends on your progress rather than a fixed calendar. After IOP, treatment usually steps down to outpatient care and aftercare.