Benzodiazepines — often prescribed for anxiety, panic attacks, or insomnia — can provide short-term relief but, over time, lead to dependency and withdrawal challenges. At C-Line Community Outreach Services, we help clients safely recover from benzodiazepine use while addressing the underlying emotional and psychological factors that fuel dependence.
Since 1998, C-Line has been a trusted resource in Jersey City and Paterson for evidence-based addiction and mental health care. Our Benzodiazepine Recovery Program combines clinical expertise with compassion, helping clients rebuild stability, confidence, and control.
Benzodiazepines (or “benzos”) include medications like Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan. They are prescribed to relieve anxiety or insomnia but can create physical tolerance and emotional dependency after extended use.
Clients may begin taking benzos as directed but find themselves unable to function without them. Over time, stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms that make it difficult to quit alone.
Common signs of benzodiazepine dependency include:
Recovery from benzodiazepine addiction requires professional guidance, consistency, and emotional healing. At C-Line, we focus on helping clients understand their dependence, manage withdrawal symptoms safely (in coordination with medical professionals), and develop coping strategies that support long-term recovery.
Our recovery process includes:
Our clinicians provide a calm, judgment-free environment that fosters trust and healing.
We use clinically proven therapeutic methods to treat both the addiction and the underlying mental health concerns:
Many individuals using benzodiazepines also experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, or sleep disorders. C-Line provides dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses these conditions simultaneously, helping clients heal emotionally while managing physical dependence.
We integrate care across services like Anxiety Therapy, Trauma and PTSD Treatment, and Crisis Intervention to ensure that clients receive complete, coordinated care.
Teens and young adults are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cannabis on brain development, motivation, and academic performance. C-Line’s Adolescent Counseling Program helps younger clients explore the reasons behind their use, build self-awareness, and create new habits that support focus, confidence, and emotional health.
We work closely with families to promote open communication, education, and accountability — turning recovery into a team effort.
Benzodiazepine recovery often involves rebuilding trust and communication within families. C-Line’s Family Therapy and Parent and Caregiver Support programs help loved ones:
Family education creates a supportive environment that reinforces long-term stability.
Recovering from benzodiazepine addiction takes time, patience, and structure. Clients can expect to experience:
Each success — no matter how small — represents meaningful progress toward lasting wellness.
To make recovery accessible and manageable, C-Line offers:
These flexible options ensure that treatment fits into real life — not the other way around.
Join Our Christmas Holiday Drive
Supporting families, spreading joy, and strengthening our community.
This holiday season, C-Line is gathering food, clothing, and toys to share with individuals and families in need. Your generosity helps create warmth, connection, and hope during a meaningful time of year. All ages and community members are welcome to participate.
C-Line Community Outreach Services
Date: Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Location: 78 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
C-Line Counseling Center
Date: Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Location: 111 Washington St
Paterson, NJ 07505
We Are Still Accepting Donations
We welcome donations of non perishable foods, toys for children, new and gently used clothing, and in-kind items. Every gift directly supports individuals and families in our community, helping them experience a brighter and more meaningful Christmas.
Join Us for a Free Thanksgiving Feast
A warm meal, shared together. Open to all community members.
C-Line invites you to our annual Thanksgiving Feast! Enjoy a free holiday meal surrounded by support, connection, and community. All ages welcome.
C-Line Community Outreach Services
Date: Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location: 78 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Jersey City, NJ 07305
C-Line Counseling Center
Date: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Paterson Library, 250 Broadway Paterson NJ 07501
We Are Still Accepting Donations
We are also accepting donations to help local families enjoy a meaningful holiday. Monetary gifts, non perishable foods, in-kind items, and new or gently used clothing are appreciated.