Toms River, NJ

Ark House

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Founded

1993

Program Length

30 days

Occupancy

6-15 beds

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Since 1993, Ark House have offered fully residential, abstinence-based treatment grounded in the 12-Step model at their serene, seaside facility. Their approach to the 12 Steps is non-religious, person-centred, and rooted in compassion, respect, and clinical integrity. The cost of treatment at Ark House can vary depending on the length of stay and individual client's needs. Located in coastal Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Ark House provides a tranquil setting just a short walk from the beach and town centre. Housed in a restored Edwardian hotel, Ark House combines historic charm with modern comfort. The 15-bedroom facility ensures safety and privacy, with gender-specific floors and thoughtfully arranged rooms that promote rest and a sense of belonging. Ark House has tailored its facilities to meet residents’ emotional, social, and practical needs, including: Every space at Ark House is designed to foster healing, connection, and a calm, supportive environment for sustainable recovery Ark House serves clients seeking recovery from a wide range of alcohol, drug, and behavioural addictions. The substance addictions they treat include alcohol, prescription drugs, heroin, methadone, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, cocaine, crack cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants, cannabis (AKA "weed" or "marijuana"), synthetic cannabinoids such as Spice, benzodiazepines, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, mescaline, peyote, DMT, ketamine, ecstasy, and MDMA. Additionally, they can treat polysubstance addiction. Programmes at Ark House range from 6 weeks to 6 months and include group therapy, individual counselling with BACP-registered professionals, medication management, mindfulness practices, family involvement, and a peer-led therapeutic community. Their 12-Step model uses the Recovery Dynamics® by Joe McQuanty. Daily routines involve recovery assignments, therapeutic groups, and community responsibilities that foster stability and personal growth. Ark House uses the evidence-based talk therapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) along with holistic treatments. Although Ark House does not provide detox on-site, they coordinate with trusted medical partners for off-site, medically supervised detoxification prior to admission. Ongoing support includes weekly aftercare groups, a 24/7 helpline, an alumni network, and one-to-one planning sessions, helping each individual maintain progress and build a life beyond treatment.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Regular outpatient treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

310 Main Street, Suite 6, Toms River, NJ, 08753

Phone

+44 01723 371869

Contact

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