Garden State Treatment Center

Dear Garden State Staff I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the care and treatment I received under your guidance. Your professionalism, kindness, and dedication made a meaningful difference in my experience. During a time that could have been overwhelming, your support and attention provided comfort and reassurance. I truly appreciate the effort you put into ensuring not only my recovery but also my well-being throughout the process. Special thanks to Jennifer, Emily, and Danny. As well as ALL of the techs. Thank you for your patience in answering my questions and for treating me with respect and compassion. It has not gone unnoticed, and I am deeply thankful for the positive impact you have had on my health and peace of mind. Please extend my appreciation to everyone involved in my care. I am grateful to have been in such capable hands. With sincere thanks, Andrew Hoskins

I’m incredibly grateful for the entire team at the treatment center. From the moment I arrived, I was met with support, structure, and a level of care that made an overwhelming experience feel more manageable. The staff created an environment where I felt safe enough to be honest, do the work, and start focusing on what I actually needed to heal. That’s not something I take lightly. I especially want to recognize my case manager, Jen. She truly went above and beyond in every sense. She took the time to understand me as a person, not just a case, and made sure I always felt heard and supported. Whether things felt overwhelming, uncertain, or just heavy, she showed up with patience, consistency, and genuine care. Jen didn’t just help me get through the day-to-day—she helped me feel more prepared and grounded for what comes next. She advocated for me, guided me, and made sure I had the tools and support in place as I move forward. Having someone like that in your corner during such a critical time makes a lasting impact, and I’m deeply thankful for everything she did for me.

I must say this is a very good program. I was truly lost and rebellious. I will in 8 days have 2 years of sobriety. The staff are knowledgeable and caring. No matter the games I was playing they saw thru it and I realized if I wanted to live It was up to me to be honest and allow myself to heal. I thank you all.

I feel I have a unique perspective of Garden State Treatment Center. I was one of their first female clients almost 8 years ago. I was, again, a client 3 years ago, and then in the last year in their mental health program. That isn’t to say that their program wasn’t strong- I wasn’t ready to get sober and have had sobriety in-between. As with anything, sobriety isn’t always linear and the compassion that this treatment center has shown me is unmatched. Back then, Garden State was one of the first of its kind. A partial care program in North Jersey with a history of people going to treatment and getting the skills for long term sobriety. I know people from back then that are still sober and credit GSTC for that. While there was a period of management changes- there have been some talents that have remained in tact. Sharon (current Program Director), Jim (current Lead Group Facilitator) and Paul (current Director of Operations). These three have been integral for my sobriety and I don’t know if I would have made it had their consistency been anything but unwavering. I’d send my closest people to Garden State these days. While there has been ups and down, they’re on the upswing right now. It’s hard to find people who care as much as they do in this industry. I thank GSTC for saving my life time and time again.

If you're struggling with your sobriety, I highly recommend Garden State!!! I did the PHP program and it was amazing. The staff was always on top of my care, I never had to worry about getting the correct medication or having my needs addressed! If I was uncomfortable in any way, the staff went out of their way to help me. The housing was clean and they help pay for all your grocery expenses so you don't have to worry about anything other than your recovery 😀. I currently participate in the alumni program and it's uplifting to see the staff! Also, most of the staff are in recovery so they can't relate to your experiences!! So if you need help, call Garden state!! You won't be disappointed! My photo says it all! Trust me I looked so bad when I went in and came out smiling 🙂

Garden state is an excellent place. The staff is fantastic and groups are in depth, knowledge filled and perfect for the clients walking into an unfamiliar place.

To Be Clear I Gave 5 Stars Specifically For Jen And Mary !! I Would Like To Say I Absolutely Love Jen The Therapist/Case Worker And Mary Because They Always Went Above And Beyond To Make Sure That Every Single Thing A Client Is Attended Too Genuinely And Authentically Where All Other Staff Were Not Following Up With Processing Including Paulie/Melissa Were Absent !! But Overall They Are The Best And They Should Definitely Be Running The Show !! That's It That All !!

I just left Garden State and it was one of the best facilities I have ever been to. The facilitators are very educated and have years of recovery experience as well. They have weekly music therapy and other forms of therapy such as equine therapy, arts and crafts, ziplining, and boating. They have outings every Saturday. It is a fairly easy program to follow. They take us to at least 4 AA meetings per week and also take us to an outside gym up to 4 times a week. Every single staff member is extremely in tune with the clients needs and really cares. They listen if we need support or just want to talk, especially the director. I spoke to Pauly a few times and he never turned me away. This facility is not in it for the monetary gain. They allow phone times for clients outside of group hours. They also take us to the diner and order food for us once a week on the weekends. Trust me compared to other facilities, they do a lot for us. Sometimes you don't even feel like you are in treatment, you feel like you are home. The sober houses attached to treatment are absolutely gorgeous. Spacious and large rooms, large beds with TVs in all rooms. The houses are clean and well maintained. I give this facility a 5 star rating and this is coming from a client who has been to at least 20 different places. Garden State is awesome and I'll miss everyone there!!