Forge Health Princeton
Forge Health Princeton is an outpatient center in Princeton, New Jersey. The Joint Commission accredited program has been operating since 2016 and offers flexible care. Virtual and in-person options make it practical for people who live or work nearby.

- Joint Commission
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Outpatient
- 5 days
- Spanish services offered



You'll find Forge Health Princeton at 101 College Road East, in a community known for its historic campus. The site provides substance use and mental health outpatient care concerns, and appointments can happen in person or through virtual sessions. For someone who wants regular structure but cannot step away from a job or household for weeks at a time, that setup can be a practical fit.
Each person is treated as an individual by the clinical team. A licensed therapist directs the plan and revises it when needs shift. Substance use and co-occurring conditions are addressed in groups and individual sessions, including trauma-related concerns like PTSD. The space is bright and comfortable, filled with natural light.
Forge Health Princeton holds Joint Commission accreditation and LegitScript certification. Those credentials matter when you are comparing programs or checking what an insurer will recognize. The center serves adults across the gender spectrum and offers services in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Outpatient care and therapies
Three levels of outpatient care are available at Forge Health Princeton, from weekly therapy and counseling through standard outpatient treatment to intensive outpatient care. Outpatient alcohol rehab in New Jersey is offered at the Princeton location, with flexible scheduling for working adults. Intensive outpatient care usually means several sessions per week, whereas standard outpatient meets less often. Five days is the center's typical program length, though a clinician's recommended level of care shapes your own schedule.
Therapy offerings include dialectical behavior therapy motivational interviewing cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, psychoeducation, Seeking Safety, stress management, and therapy specific to trauma. Certain groups may be gender-specific, and there are options focused on women. Couples counseling is offered as well. Adults looking for addiction treatment in New Jersey can join CBT and DBT groups run by licensed clinicians. If your history includes trauma, the center's trauma-informed approach may fit you better than a program without that emphasis.
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Personalized Treatment
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Evidence-Based
- Individual Treatment
- Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Seeking Safety
- Wellness
Who Forge Health Princeton is built for
- Adults of all genders, with men and women both served and women-focused groups available
- Couples seeking counseling that addresses the relationship alongside substance use
- LGBTQ+ adults looking for an affirming outpatient setting
- Veterans who need outpatient care that fits around other commitments
- People facing co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, or suicidality
- People working on alcohol, benzodiazepine, opioid, cocaine or methamphetamine use, including chronic relapse
Setting, size and languages in Princeton
Forge Health Princeton is an outpatient facility, so there is no residential unit and no overnight stay. The typical program length is five days, which reflects the intensive outpatient structure rather than a fixed stay for everyone. Sessions take place in a bright, comfortable space with plenty of natural light, and virtual visits are available for people who cannot travel to Princeton regularly. Services are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. If you need a rehab in New Jersey that offers virtual sessions, then this Princeton center may be a practical fit. The center does not list a bed count because it does not provide residential care.
Covering the cost of care in Princeton
Forge Health Princeton accepts public and private insurance plans and also takes cash pay rates, with LegitScript certification behind it. The center does not publish specific prices, so call and ask what your plan covers and what your portion would be. An advisor on the helpline is able to help you check insurance coverage for alcohol rehab in New Jersey. If your plan requires a referral or prior authorization, confirm it before your first appointment so nothing catches you off guard. New Jersey's Medicaid program may be an option for some people; ask the center directly whether it takes part.
What to ask at Forge Health Princeton
- Which level of treatment does the clinical team suggest for my situation, and how many sessions each week would that mean?
- Will the center take my particular insurance plan, and once the cash pay rate is compared, what would I owe?
- How does the program handle co-occurring conditions like PTSD or depression alongside substance use?
- What does a typical five-day program look like in terms of groups, individual sessions and family involvement?
- If I need medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines, how does the center coordinate that care before I start outpatient treatment?


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Common questions
Does Forge Health Princeton offer alcohol detox?
Forge Health Princeton is an outpatient center, and detox does not appear among the care options it lists. Quitting benzodiazepines and alcohol may be dangerous, so a clinician ought to assess you before outpatient care begins. If withdrawal management is what you need, ask the center how it works with a medical provider. The helpline can help you locate New Jersey programs that offer detox and explain what to expect when you call.
How long is the program at Forge Health Princeton?
The typical program length is five days, according to the center's listing. That figure reflects the intensive outpatient structure, not a fixed stay for every person. Your own schedule depends on the level of care a licensed therapist recommends and how you respond. Ask the center directly how many weeks the intensive outpatient program usually runs and whether step-down options exist.
Does Forge Health Princeton accept Medicaid or insurance?
The center accepts private and public insurance plans plus cash pay rates. The specific plans it takes are not published. New Jersey's Medicaid program may cover certain outpatient services, but confirm participation directly with the center. Reach out to an advisor can help you along with the helpline check your coverage before you commit to an appointment.
What if I need inpatient or residential treatment instead?
Forge Health Princeton offers outpatient care only, so it is not the right setting when 24-hour supervision is needed. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov lists 330 facilities in New Jersey, including residential and inpatient programs. If your withdrawal risk is high or your home environment is not stable, a residential level of care may fit better. At no cost, the helpline can assist you in comparing options.
Does Forge Health Princeton offer virtual or online sessions?
Correct. Care here is available as outpatient treatment, and you can attend either on site or remotely. If the drive is long or your days are full, meeting by video may make it simpler to keep appointments. It is worth asking the center which of its levels of care can be delivered online, and checking with your insurer about telehealth coverage. Before beginning, make sure the remote format works with the plan you and your clinician set.