Teen Counseling & Child Mental Health Therapy in Montville, NJ
Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center

I’m truly thankful for the care my daughter received at Guardian Adolescent Recovery. During a very difficult time for my family, their team showed compassion, patience, and genuine support every step of the way. They made me feel heard, supported, and hopeful again. The only thing I didn’t like was the limited communication calls were only allowed twice a week at the beginning, there wasn’t much flexibility for additional contact.
The environment was supportive and focused on helping adolescents heal and grow, both emotionally and mentally. It is clear that the team genuinely cares about the well being and success of each individual. I highly recommend Guardian Adolescent Recovery to any family seeking support for their child. Their dedication and commitment truly make a difference. My daughter left Guardian Recovery with all her services in place. Thank you Nina, Lenimar, Bob, Liz, Alejandra and all the other staff.

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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Guardian Recovery for everything they did for my son and our family. From the moment he entered the program, the care, professionalism, and compassion shown by the staff were truly exceptional.

I especially want to thank Robert, the family therapist, along with Leni and Catherine. They were all incredible — not only with my son, but also with me as a parent. My son went there seeking help, and he truly received it. He is healed, set free, and in recoverd. Thank the Lord. I am forever grateful.

Guardian Recovery emphasizes structure, discipline, and accountability in the best way possible. The kids wake up on their own, make their beds, take their medications responsibly, attend the gym in the mornings, and earn points for completing chores and following the program. This structure made a huge difference for my son. Before treatment, he resisted taking medication. Now, he comes to me and says, “Ma, give me the meds.” That alone speaks volumes.

My son genuinely enjoyed his experience. He learned a lot, feels good about himself, and left the program feeling happy and content. He said the facility feels more like a hotel than a hospital — very clean, comfortable, and homey. He loved the food too! They offered meals teenagers actually enjoy, like Jersey Mike’s, pizza, and Chinese food. He also really liked the group therapy sessions and found them helpful.

As a parent, I felt very supported. The staff was attentive and kept in contact with me. Robert was truly a blessing — an angel sent from heaven. We had family therapy sessions every Wednesday morning, and evening group sessions with other parents, which were incredibly helpful and reassuring, especially during the holidays.

Another huge plus was academics. My son is a senior, and Guardian Recovery made sure to coordinate with his school counselor so he could continue his schoolwork. That gave me so much peace of mind.

The program can last up to six weeks. I chose to take my son home earlier due to Christmas and personal goals, but even in that shorter time, the impact was life-changing.

Honestly, I did not find any negatives. If I had to suggest anything, it would be more frequent daily updates — but even then, the communication we did have was excellent.

I truly hope I never have to use these services again, but if I ever do, Guardian Recovery would be my top choice. I highly recommend this program to any parent looking for a safe, structured, and caring place for their child to heal and recover.

Thank you, Guardian Recovery.
10 out of 10.

I can’t say enough positive things about about Montville Adolescent Treatment Center. My child was treated there twice and both times we were very pleased with their care. There was great communication on all levels from nursing staff and counselors too. The facility is comfortable and clean and tends to all a clients needs so that they may focus on the task of getting well. The program is well designed with the focus on not only therapy, but also education, exercise, and healthy eating. Additionally, fun rewarding activities are planned each week. What really stands out the most however, is that a year later, counselors still reach out to our family to check in. Their support, caring and commitment goes beyond the walls of Guardian.

I want to express my deepest gratitude 🙏 to the entire team at this rehab center for the outstanding care they have provided to my son. From day one, the staff made him and us feel supported, understood, and encouraged. I am forever grateful 🙏 to the counselors who supported him along the way. A special shout out to Bob for his unwavering dedication and patience. He took the time to listen, to teach, and to care. You have made a lasting impact on our son's life and on ours.

Great center with caring staff and a positive environment for teens. Helped our child more than we expected. Thank you, Montville Adolescent Center.

This place gave me hope when I needed it the most . As my son had never been away from home , I was very anxious and hesitant to send him for inpatient but I wanted him to get the appropriate treatment in a safe place . I had searched exhaustively for a rehab for my 16 year old and this warm place felt just right . The care here is heartfelt and personal and the staff goes above and beyond . Recovery is a journey which needs ongoing commitment and support and the right place and people make a huge difference . Staff here is genuinely kind and understanding . The case manager Leni , his therapists , RAs and the nurses were always there for us every step of the way . Because of the love and compassion he received , my son was motivated to continue his treatment and move on to the next step . This place helped rebuild hope and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive and truly caring place to heal .

I am a practicing criminal defense attorney. I had a client under their care in lieu of prison. My client was lucky to have them treat his issues. I highly recommend this program.

Our daughter had a very positive experience at Montville. The facility was spotless, all the staff that we encountered (nurses, intake, case management, security) were friendly, knowledgeable, communicative and caring, and the therapists were great (Bob and Gabby). We were kept informed of her progress and any changes with medications. The schedule/structure was very helpful, as were the activities and group therapy, and necessary to facilitate the beginning of her recovery process. Not that anyone wants their child to end up in a place like this but if you have to choose a residential rehab/mental health treatment center we recommend Guardian Recovery - Montville Adolescent Center.