Understanding the Drug Battle in and Around Cherry Hill
The town of around 70,000 people in Camden County has a lot to offer residents, including residential areas with a variety of housing types and easy access to nearby metropolitan locations. Attractions include enjoying the outdoors at Cooper River Park or Black Run Preserve or touring the Indian King Tavern or Garden State Discovery Museums.
And while the area is home to families, students and a variety of working professionals, like many other areas in the state, it’s also home to a drug battle. In late 2020, the opioid crisis hit the state so hard, for example, that Camden County made Narcan (a medication that can save someone’s life in the case of a heroin overdose) available to the public at no cost and with no questions asked.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Instead of stocking up on supplies to deal with an emergency overdose, residents in and around Cherry Hill may want to consider more proactive approaches to dealing with drug addiction. These are decisions you can’t make for the community as a whole, but you can make them for yourself. And if it’s your loved one who is struggling with addiction, you can encourage them to seek help with supportive, caring and consistent communication.
One reason many people avoid getting help for their substance abuse issue is that they’re scared of the unknowns related to treatment. They’re not sure what to expect, what will be required of them or whether a certain program is right for them.
To help dispel some of those what-ifs and better understand your options for addiction rehab, check out the options offered by Recovery at the Crossroads below.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Despite the name, this treatment option doesn’t require you to go to the hospital. Our program requires attendance every day within our comfortable facility, but you return home each evening to be with your family or attend to obligations at home.
PHP treatment may be a good choice if you are stepping down from an inpatient rehab but aren’t ready to be without professional support for addiction on a daily basis. It can also be the starting point for someone who needs help breaking free of addiction but doesn’t require 24-hour assistance or medically assisted detox. Our PHP program includes individual and group counseling, as well as recreational and other activities designed to support your recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment/General Outpatient Treatment
This can be the next step for someone ready to transition from a PHP program or the first step in recovery for someone who’s able to function at home and in their job and simply needs regular support and structure to begin their journey toward sobriety. IOP services are a bit more robust than general outpatient services, typically requiring a commitment to attend at least a few times a week.
Both of these treatment levels concentrate on supporting you as you work toward developing and practicing healthier coping skills and remaining sober. Depending on your needs, you may work with individual and/or group counselors, take part in educational and recreational activities to learn more about addiction and develop your confidence in recovery and plan for aftercare and support systems once you leave a regular treatment environment.
Kosher Services
Recovery at the Crossroads makes every effort to provide kosher services. From the foods we serve to the activities we plan, our staff ensures that people of the Jewish faith are comfortable within the walls of our facility and with the people providing support for their sobriety journey. You shouldn’t have to give up any aspect of your faith in order to obtain help breaking free of the cycle of addiction, and our kosher treatment program includes religious services and other considerations to ensure you don’t.
Jewish Services
All our treatment programs support Jewish individuals in maintaining their spiritual walk and lifestyle while also working on their addiction. You can take part in Jewish worship services and observe important days and rules, including diet, even when you’re attending our partial hospitalization program. The facility provides three kosher meals each day for those who are present during those times, and medical staff that share and support Jewish beliefs are available to support recovery that doesn’t impinge upon orthodox beliefs.
ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES SAY IT BEST
Dee O.
3/26/2023 - Google
I don't typically write reviews but I felt compelled to share my experience at Recovery at the Crossroads. The RAC program has helped support my recovery and betterment as a person. RAC has a wide variety of group options to support both substance use and mental health. I was also able to engage in individual therapy as often as I... read moreI don't typically write reviews but I felt compelled to share my experience at Recovery at the Crossroads. The RAC program has helped support my recovery and betterment as a person. RAC has a wide variety of group options to support both substance use and mental health. I was also able to engage in individual therapy as often as I needed to support my day to day adjustment of returning to treatment. I really liked the meditation, yoga, and music therapy that they offered. Other treatment centers I have been at have offered similars services but the martial arts and pet therapy is something I haven't experienced elsewhere. I really enjoy the options they offer and the staff is very supportive. The clinical staff is here to support you on your journey in recovery and help your throughout the process. I really connected to my female counselor, she always went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. Anytime I needed her support she was able to set time aside to speak with me individually. She offered my a wide variety of coping skills to support my anxiety and mental health. The RAC team is welcoming and eager to help. My family appreciated the weekly updates and felt involved in my care. The family sessions were beneficially in helping me reconnect to my parents and allow them to better support me. They enjoyed attending the monthly family support and spoke highly of the counselor running it. I want to give a personal shoutout to the EMDR therapist too. She was very supportive and approachable. She helped me with my trauma and ability to ground myself in times of stress. read less
Abby K.
3/01/2023 - Google
An amazing place to recover! So many staff who are in recovery, and master level clinicians who know how to treat addiction. Pet therapy, music therapy, EMDR, bio sound bed, massage therapy and yoga! bagels on Fridays! What I am most proud of is recovery at the crossroads really offers what they say they offer on the phone. It’s not... read moreAn amazing place to recover! So many staff who are in recovery, and master level clinicians who know how to treat addiction. Pet therapy, music therapy, EMDR, bio sound bed, massage therapy and yoga! bagels on Fridays! What I am most proud of is recovery at the crossroads really offers what they say they offer on the phone. It’s not a sales pitch. There is a real kosher kitchen. There’s a real Rabbi on staff. There’s a real trauma therapist. It’s really small group sizes and a LOT of individual attention. It’s definitely unique but, I’m it also definitely works. I would absolutely send a loved one here in a heartbeat because I know they would have an amazing head start into their recovery. I would rest knowing they are being treated with a level of respect for our culture/religion many places don’t even think to offer in regards to food, holidays, and even language. Very grateful RAC exists and again proud to be a part of it! read less
Honey G.
2/27/2023 - Google
This is a wonderful facility with caring professionals. They really tailor your rehab for what each individual needs are. The staff goes above & beyond for their clients... I cannot recommend this facility enough!
Random P.
2/19/2023 - Google
If you’re in need of help get it please. Recovery at the Crossroads, is the place to go. Warm, caring & professional in every way. They take care of your physical needs, food, lodging, entertainment & transportation to & from the facility. All this to enable you to focus on your mental, spiritual & social needs. They guide you through... read moreIf you’re in need of help get it please. Recovery at the Crossroads, is the place to go. Warm, caring & professional in every way. They take care of your physical needs, food, lodging, entertainment & transportation to & from the facility. All this to enable you to focus on your mental, spiritual & social needs. They guide you through the process with individual & group therapy. It’s a comfortable, safe setting. This is the most important gift you can give yourself. The freedom from addiction. You are deserving of change. read less
Mark T.
2/18/2023 - Google
I am personally involved helping struggling teenagers, one of my friend just completed 4 months of recovery at Crossroads, I was fully involved with him, I highly recommend this place to everyone in need of recovery, their staff is caring, passionate, loving and professional. 👍👍
Morris R.
2/16/2023 - Google
Great place, Has a wonderful group of staff, really diverse with their work.
Juda C.
2/16/2023 - Google
This place changed my life.... The staff at RCA provided me with the most important experience in my life, I want to give a Public shout out to Danielle Decembrino the clinical supervisor who out put up with my shenanigans for three months
Yehudis S.
4/01/2022 - Google
Before I write this review, I want to start by making one thing very clear. Good therapy, does not always feel good if you are doing the work right and sometimes you get what looks like worse before you get better.In addition: leaving your life and entering Rehab/ Mental health treatment is a very courageous choice but not a comfortable... read moreBefore I write this review, I want to start by making one thing very clear. Good therapy, does not always feel good if you are doing the work right and sometimes you get what looks like worse before you get better.In addition: leaving your life and entering Rehab/ Mental health treatment is a very courageous choice but not a comfortable one. ( Keep that in mind when there's rules enforced for the benefit of your treatment that you don't agree with, our best thinking got us to the hurting that brought us to treatment to begin with, if we want different results we have to be open to trying something different, trust the process.)With that being said.Before coming to RAC I was pretty scared because, I had been to some treatment centers in the past that did more damage than good and the last thing I wanted to do was to go through such an experience again, gratefully RAC turned out to be one of the oh so very good ones.RAC is a smaller treatment center, unlike some bigger ones I have attended and got lost in the shuffle, this environment really felt like a family and got alot of individualized attention. The groups for the most part are very thought provoking, challenging and healing. ( Note: the therapists can provide an awesome group however it's really the clients that make the groups, so whatever amount you put into it is what you will get out of it) Especially process group in the morning, afternoon is a mix of alternative therapies example, music, martial arts, pet therapy, yoga, spirituality ( love you rabbi Epstein) etc and those really come down to personal preference of what you connect with and everyone is different.The staff across the board starting with the Legend Dr A. ( Abundance of gold wisdom she is) Is top notch. I have been to 39 therapist to date and shout out to Alyssa for making it in the top all time 3 😊 even after removing the substance of our choice, we have all the behaviors, traumas and reasons why we wanted to escape comes comes into play to address and that's where EMDR Lady Dr Basheer for sure botching the spelling of her name aka Dr Smokey Smokes comes in. Not only is she god damn hilarious , she also is phenomenal at her job and one of most redeeming qaulities that RAC has to offer.I came to RAC for primary PTSD and secondary Substance, which is not the common combo for the average client at RAC. I can gratefully say after being out in society post 90 days of treatment that my every day life is significantly safer and healthier that prior to RAC. I am forever grateful to RAC for the gift of recovery in all aspects of that term and will continue to not waste the gift they have given me by continuing to do the every day work with my renewed foundation in the outside world.RAC is a co occurring substance abuse and mental health facility, however I would say that if you are struggling with primary mental health and are in a crippling state, suicidal ideation, depression to the point you can't get out of bed, extreme un balanced BPD. I would recommend that RAC is not the place for you and to continue searching for the help you deserve with a higher level of treatment and care. Regardless of the reason that bring you to RAC for treatment, my second note that I would make is that for RAC you need some starting level of self motivation and commitment to wanting to get better. If you are forced to go/ or have no interest to be there, it's going to be hard for anyone regardless of how great the place is to convince you other wise.They were accommodating to my gluten free diet, however if I have to see another piece piece grilled chicken again, I am going to 🤢* I have not added anything about the sober living house and accomodations because that I technically separate, so will not be adding anything regarding that part of the program in here, please check out black horse acres sober living for further information.** If you have any questions about my experience at RAC or on the fence about starting treatment, I am user friendly, feel free or reach out to me directly. read less
Tuvia A.
3/28/2022 - Google
I’m forever grateful to this place and all its staff. I truly had an experience that made a huge impact on my recovery glad to say I’m still sober after two months of being on my own after being here.And I’m gonna continue going strong.
I was a guest at this resort for five months. I must say resort since this is a beautiful facility that puts other rehabs to shame on many ways.The staff are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in recovery as well as life in general. I highly recommend this place if you want to better your life and deal with your... read moreI was a guest at this resort for five months. I must say resort since this is a beautiful facility that puts other rehabs to shame on many ways.The staff are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in recovery as well as life in general. I highly recommend this place if you want to better your life and deal with your addiction.Thank you RAC for being there for me. I owe my life to you. read less
michael d.
1/20/2021 - Google
This is a wonderful treatment center. Dr's DiFabio and Bescherer are highly skilled in EMDR and are a calming influence on the clients. I highly recommend this facility to others in need of true co-occurring treatment.
Matthew M.
1/19/2021 - Google
Great facility with an AMAZING staff!
