When did the fire destroy the Straight & Narrow building?

The fire that destroyed the original Straight & Narrow building occurred on August 24, 2019.

What is the new Monsignor Herbert Tillyer Rehabilitation Center?

It is the rebuilt addiction treatment center, replacing the one destroyed by fire, named in honor of Msgr. Herbert Tillyer.

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Paterson Addiction Center Rises from Ashes After Devastating Fire

Q: How much did the new Paterson rehabilitation center cost?

The new facility, the Monsignor Herbert Tillyer Rehabilitation Center, cost $30 million to build.

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

The Straight & Narrow center, a cornerstone of community service, is reopening after a 2019 fire.
A new $30 million complex, the Monsignor Herbert Tillyer Rehabilitation Center, will house 50 men.
The rebuilt facility aims to provide a safe environment for rehabilitation and second chances.

Paterson Addiction Center Rises from Ashes After Devastating Fire

Six years after a catastrophic fire destroyed its familiar blue facade, a vital Paterson landmark is reborn. Straight & Narrow, a major drug and alcohol treatment center, will soon reopen its doors in a sleek new complex. The inferno in August 2019 reduced the original building to rubble, threatening six decades of community service.

The newly named Monsignor Herbert Tillyer Rehabilitation Center, a $30 million facility, features a 50-bed halfway house for men, advanced food services, and clinical facilities for men and women. This reconstruction signifies a powerful message of resilience, mirroring the recovery journey of its clients.