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Specialized Residential Detox Program Offering Trauma-Informed Care for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders


Founded in 2020, Avatar Residential Detox is a premier Joint Commission accredited medical facility in Ringwood, New Jersey, providing specialized 24/7 physician-supervised detoxification and residential inpatient stabilization. Our clinical framework integrates evidence-based medical taper protocols with certified trauma care on a secure 10-acre North Jersey campus. We deliver customized, data-supported recovery programs designed to safely navigate physical withdrawal and address the root physiological drivers of chronic dependence.

Clinical Excellence & Core Leadership: Our Commitment to Recovery

Our private residential campus is situated on a secure, distraction-free 10-acre estate at 2 Morris Road, Ringwood, 07456. Surrounded by natural landscapes, this peaceful sanctuary provides a safe space for complete physical and psychological rehabilitation. The campus architecture is meticulously organized to support both individualized treatment and collective peer processing. Residents settle into private, comfortable residential suites with around-the-clock clinical support and medical oversight, ensuring a secure, compassionate space where individuals can look within, build healthy boundaries, and focus entirely on long-term wellness.

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Our Facility, Licensing, and Decades of Clinical Experience

Our operational integrity is built upon a foundation of family-oriented dedication and more than twenty years of cumulative leadership experience in behavioral health administration. Our private campus represents a lifelong commitment to providing a safe space for individuals navigating dependence. This family-owned perspective shapes every aspect of our corporate culture, ensuring that clinical care is never treated as a transactional, assembly-line process, but rather as a highly personalized, deeply compassionate path toward long-term recovery. Over our years of operational service, our multidisciplinary team has successfully guided thousands of individuals through safe medical detoxification and clinical stabilization, ensuring a secure and seamless care transition back into their home communities. Absolute transparency in licensing and governance is a core pillar of the trust we build with families and insurance providers. Our operations are fully authorized under our official New Jersey Department of Health Facility License, ensuring strict alignment with state medical protocols and structural mandates. This foundational state licensure operates in tandem with our elite Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and verified LegitScript Certification, providing a multi-tiered layer of professional oversight. By combining decades of specialized expertise with rigorous regulatory verification, we ensure that every individual who steps onto our secure 10-acre estate receives care from an authoritative, fully compliant, and deeply experienced clinical network.

Who We Are

Our Core Clinical Mission and Systemic Vision

Our daily operations adhere to a strict mission to provide reliable, high-quality medical treatment for adults experiencing complex physical dependence and co-occurring clinical symptoms.

Dignified Patient-Centered Care Philosophy

We engage individuals in a structured environment that fosters systemic healing from the disease of addiction in a dignified, holistic manner. By employing a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals (CCTP) and EMDR specialists, we ensure that every person receives compassionate care that addresses physical symptoms and psychological vulnerabilities simultaneously.

De-Stigmatizing Chronic Dependence

Our systemic vision focuses on serving the regional community, reducing the public stigma associated with dependency conditions, and highlighting the precise impact of trauma on the physical recovery journey. We treat the root physiological causes of chronic dependence while equipping families with the educational resources needed to build long-term stability.

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Karley Hoffman
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My time spent at Avatar has been nothing short of life changing. I came in simply expecting to work on my sobriety, but I am leaving with such an abundance of a renewed view of myself and what my life can and will be. I am leaving with confidence, with new friendships, and an inner strength that I forgot I had. Steve and his team have cultivated an atmosphere and culture that promotes mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health and growth. To say that I am grateful for the exceptionally supportive team of individuals that work here is an understatement. The nurses (shout out Rebecca and Steph!) treat every patient with such care and attentiveness. The team of techs and support staff make the days fun and entertaining. The kitchen staff is phenomenal, and the cleaning team is unmatched in their diligence to keeping the facility on top notch condition around the clock. I could go on! Five stars. Thank you, Avatar.
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Yoseline Ortiz
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Came here with my boyfriend after he talked to his friend growing up that works at Avatar now. Coming up from Philly, unless you have private insurance, you don't get into places anywhere near as nice & luxurious as Avatar. You may not like all the things you see or all the people that you deal with, but it's very easy to find someone at Avatar that's more than willing to help you! For us, it was my boyfriend's friend that did a lot for us clients when we were there. Thank you Andrew for helping us out from the start and thank you Avatar for your accomodations that make it easy to stay.
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Kutty Klan
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I would never have come here without getting referred by a hometown friend that works there. Very happy with the decision my girlfriend and I made. Now we're back home at halfway in Philly living better & sober than we've been in years! Thanks to my close dawg from Philly! You always looked out & I definitely never would've came here without me talking to you about it! Thank you
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Aidan McGuire
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From detox to my stay in housing doing PHP all the way though OP. Avatar was exceptional in catering to my needs, helping me on my journey in recovery. Tatyana, Steve, Mel, Andrea, Glenn, Lenny, Caitie, Sammy and many many more individuals who aided me in my process. Thank you to everyone at avatar, and for giving me this gift called recovery
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Came from Philly. Really happy with my decision. Got great suggestions from people that wanted the best for me and listening to close family & friends has me start changing my life for the better!
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Eden Ahrens
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I got recommended this place from a friend from Philadelphia and I couldn't be happier with the decision of coming to Avatar for established help when all I've been used to was state-run facilities. Avatar offered clients so much in accommodations that its easy to overlook the excellent treatment you really do receive from the whole staff working in cohesion as a group project and the clients' Recovery is the thesis. It's also a plus to have your own room and bathroom with the ability to use your phone and laptop for work. They also took care of our self-care needs of a haircut with a legit barber that cuts some NY Giants players and Andrew takes people to the nail salon. I'm so grateful for my stay that goes beyond just these memorable accommodations that will never let me look at another rehab the same way. I would rather wait for a bed to open up at Avatar before i go somewhere else! Take that how you will!
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Bebo Lopez
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Got referred by a longtime family friend Andrew that looked out the whole stay. Avatar by far offers more than any other place around. Check it out!
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Kevin Butler
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Great experience and truly appreciate all the help i was able to receive.
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Tchency Louis
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This place is the best. Helped me threw my hardest time in my life
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Our Programs

Multidimensional Treatment Programs and Wellness Approaches

Clinical interventions merge traditional medical sciences with certified somatic modalities to support the entire nervous system during acute withdrawal.

Connect With Our Multi-Disciplinary Leadership Team

Our admissions advisors and licensed clinicians operate around the clock to coordinate immediate placements within 15 minutes of your initial call. Whether you need to verify private insurance benefits, arrange complimentary door-to-door transit, or discuss personalized clinical trauma protocols, our executive team handles every inquiry with 100% HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

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Our Wellness Approach

The Mind, Body, Spirit Connection

Evidence-Based Clinical Modalities

Our licensed clinical staff administers research-backed behavioral therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and certified trauma interventions like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Data shows that integrating trauma resolution with acute physical stabilization lowers 12-month inpatient return-to-use metrics substantially compared to traditional isolated detox protocols.

Holistic and Spiritual Alignment

Non-denominational principles assist patients in constructing a resilient personal framework to restore the mind, body, and spirit. These structured practices run alongside conventional medical therapies to ensure optimal long-term clinical outcomes.

Somatic and Nutritional Restoration

Physical healing is accelerated by structural wellness programs utilizing our specialized on-site spaces. Our curriculum includes weekly equine therapies, yoga sessions, and individualized, nutritionally balanced meal plans created by an executive chef and registered dietitian to repair metabolic depletion caused by prolonged chemical dependency.

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Our Facility

Elite Facility Infrastructure and Regional Accessibility

Our high-tier environment removes external stressors, allowing patients to dedicate 100% of their focus toward early recovery milestones.

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  • Premium North Jersey Campus Features

    Our modern, state-of-the-art facility is situated on 10 private acres of land in Ringwood, Passaic County, New Jersey. The campus features an advanced fitness center, dedicated yoga studio, private fully furnished luxury rooms with attached private bathrooms, and staff-monitored secure lockers for patient belongings.

  • Multi-Disciplinary Medical Operations Team

    The facility is fully staffed by a renowned team of psychiatrists, board-certified physicians, registered nurses, advanced practice nurses (APNs), licensed clinicians, and dedicated case managers. Executive leadership includes Chief Clinical Officer Jacqueline Felczak (LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCTP), and Chief Operating Officer Eddie J. Mann (MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCS).

Confidential Consultation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our facility is distinguished by its 1:1 case management structure, the inclusion of Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals at every level of inpatient care, and a private 10-acre luxury healing campus. We provide comprehensive medical tapering alongside elite residential amenities and complimentary door-to-door transit.

The facility is located at 2 Morris Road, Ringwood, New Jersey, 07456. This tranquil North Jersey location sits approximately 35 miles west of New York City and less than an hour from the Connecticut border, offering rapid regional access.

Our team consists of board-certified physicians, psychiatric advanced practice nurses, and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors (LCADCs). Clinical therapists hold specialized credentials including Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and certified EMDR practitioner statuses.