Contact True Pathway Center
Ocean County by the numbersOcean County overdose deaths fell from 245 in 2020 to 168 in 2023 — and 59% of Ocean County treatment admissions in 2022 started with a self-referral.
Call a placement advisor
Hours:24/7 by phone
Office:1217 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Placement advisors answer 24/7. True Pathway Center is a referral and placement resource, not a treatment facility. Calls are answered by placement advisors who can verify your insurance and connect you with licensed inpatient treatment programs.
Our office location
Our office is at 1217 Hooper Ave, directly beside Ocean County Mall at Hooper and Bay Avenues in Toms River. In-person consultations at the office are by appointment — most help happens by phone, so please call (732) 527-3250 first. The office is a business office; no treatment takes place there.
What happens when I call?
A placement advisor answers, day or night. You don't need your insurance card in hand or a plan figured out — just tell us what's going on. We'll ask about the substance involved, any mental health concerns and your coverage, then verify your benefits and explain whether New Jersey's Chapter 28 protections apply. Self-funded employer plans follow different rules — a placement advisor can tell you which kind you have in one call.
From there, we connect you with licensed programs we refer to that fit. Calling is free for the caller. Read more about how placement works, our insurance guide, or head back to the homepage.
What if this is an emergency?
If someone is overdosing or in medical danger, call 911 now and give naloxone if you have it. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988, or call the NJ Hopeline at 1-855-654-6735. When the immediate danger has passed, we're available 24/7 to help with next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk into the office without an appointment?
Please call first. In-person consultations are by appointment, and most callers get everything they need by phone.
Is the Hooper Ave office a rehab?
No. It is a business office for a referral and placement service. Treatment happens at licensed programs we refer callers to.
Can I call on behalf of a family member?
Yes. Many calls come from parents, spouses and friends. A placement advisor can explain options and how to talk with your loved one.
Does calling commit me to anything?
No. Calling is free for the caller, and you decide what happens next.
Sources
- Ocean County suspected overdose deaths, 2019–2022: Ocean County Overdose Response Plan, 2024 update (NJ Cares historic data)
- 168 suspected overdose deaths (2023); 66 (Jan–Jul 2024); Narcan administrations: Jersey Shore Online, citing NJ Attorney General data
- 31% decline from the 2020 peak (245 → 168): Calculated from Ocean County Overdose Response Plan and NJ Attorney General data
- Ocean County treatment admissions, 2022 (substance, level of care, referral source, municipality): NJ DMHAS Substance Abuse Overview 2022 — Ocean County
- NJ P.L.2017, c.28 — no prior authorization for the first 180 days: NJ DOBI Bulletin 17-05
- NJ Hopeline, ReachNJ, NJ Connect for Recovery, DOBI consumer line: NJ Department of Human Services — "Doors of Help"
- Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave: Simon — Ocean County Mall