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Bergen County's Trusted Recovery Center

Rooted in Purpose, Growing Toward Lasting Recovery

Valley Spring Recovery Center is a CARF-accredited outpatient treatment center in Norwood, NJ, delivering personalized addiction and mental health care through our progressive 4-stage recovery model. We believe recovery requires more than abstinence -- it requires rebuilding the whole person.

8:1
Therapist Ratio
4
Stage Model
19+
Clinical Staff
24/7
Admissions
CARF AccreditedGold Standard of Care
#1 Best of NJTreatment Center
Our Mission

Redefining Recovery, One Person at a Time

"At Valley Spring Recovery, our mission is to deliver the best substance use and mental health treatment in the Tri-State area, redefining traditional treatment approaches to provide real, personalized solutions that meet the unique needs of every patient. We are committed to empowering individuals who feel trapped in addiction or mental health challenges, offering them and their families a pathway to change."

Through a safe, supportive environment, innovative clinical practices, and individualized care, we help our patients break free from addiction and mental health struggles, reclaim their purpose, and become healthy, thriving members of society. Our approach goes beyond abstinence -- we believe recovery requires biological rehabilitation, rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity and rebuilding the whole person from the inside out.

Founded on the belief that no one should face addiction or mental health challenges alone, Valley Spring combines evidence-based clinical treatment with holistic wellness, life skills development, and a "Family for Life" alumni community. From the first phone call to long-term alumni support, we walk beside every patient and their family on the journey to lasting change.

Our Recovery Model

Four Stages of Growth: Restore, Activate, Accelerate, Thrive

Our progressive 4-stage model guides each patient from stabilization to sustainable independence. Advancement is earned through measurable progress -- never automatic.

Stage 1
Restore
Partial Care (PHP)
Stabilization for high-risk individuals. Mon-Sat, 9 AM - 3 PM. Small process groups under 10, daily catered meals, biopsychosocial assessment. 4-6 Weeks
Stage 2
Activate
IOP (5-Day & 3-Day)
Evening sessions (6-9 PM) designed for working professionals, parents, and students. Process groups, life skills, real-world skill building. 6-8 Weeks
Stage 3
Accelerate
Virtual IOP & Outpatient
Dedicated virtual care team. Relapse prevention, peer mentorship, community service. Maintain momentum toward independence. 8-12 Weeks
Stage 4
Thrive
Alumni — "Family for Life"
Monthly meetings, speaker series, quarterly outings, sober socials, peer mentorship. Recovery that lasts a lifetime. Ongoing
What Sets Us Apart

Built Different, By Design

8:1
Maximum therapist-to-patient ratio for intimate, personalized clinical care
Health & Wellness 5 Pillars
Sleep, Movement, Trauma-Informed Nervous System Regulation, Psychoeducation, and Medication Literacy. Recovery requires biological rehab -- not just abstinence. We rebuild the brain through neuroplasticity.
Structured Life Skills Curriculum
Five pillars targeting the real reasons people relapse: Community, Wellness, Stability, Relationships, and Purpose. Financial literacy, career readiness, housing navigation, and more.
1 of 10
Sleep specialists in the state of New Jersey -- on staff at Valley Spring
Working Professionals Support
Dedicated case managers for FMLA, short-term disability, union relations, and employer communication. Evening IOP scheduling means you never have to choose between treatment and your career.
Holistic Whole-Person Approach
Reiki, yoga, sound baths, ice baths, music therapy, nature hikes, and outdoor therapeutic sessions. We treat the whole person -- mind, body, and soul -- not just the diagnosis.
Together We Heal Family Program
A free 6-session, 6-month workshop open to the public. Families learn to understand addiction, set healthy boundaries, improve communication, and support their loved one's recovery journey.
16
Insurance providers accepted -- we verify your coverage same day
Continuity of Care
Step down through every level of care -- from PHP to IOP to Virtual to Alumni -- all within one system, one team, one community. No gaps, no starting over, no falling through the cracks.
Our Core Values

Six Principles That Guide Everything We Do

These are not wall decorations. They are the daily standard we hold ourselves to -- in every session, every interaction, every decision.

01
Integrity First
We do the right thing -- no matter what. Honesty and transparency guide our clinical decisions, our business practices, and our relationships with patients and families.
02
Relentless Work Ethic
We work tirelessly to better our patients' lives. Recovery is hard -- and so is the work we put in behind the scenes to ensure every patient gets the care they deserve.
03
Service Over Self
We serve each other and our clients with humility and care. This work is bigger than any one person -- it is about the lives we help rebuild every day.
04
Respect Always
We treat everyone with dignity and value every perspective. From the first phone call to alumni events years later, every person is met with genuine warmth and respect.
05
Purpose-Driven Excellence
We work with intention and hold ourselves to a high standard. Clinical excellence is not a goal we reach -- it is a standard we maintain every single day.
06
Team Above Ego
Collaboration and unity guide our success. Weekly treatment team meetings ensure the right therapist-client match. Together, we are always stronger.
Recognized Excellence

Accreditations & Recognition

CARF AccreditedCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
#1 Best of New JerseyTop-Rated Treatment Center
A+ BBB RatingBetter Business Bureau Accredited
NAATP MemberNational Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
NJ State LicensedSUD & Mental Health
SUD License #200887  •  MH License #70420104  •  Bergen County Chamber of Commerce  •  Bergen Resource Net
Our Facility

A Healing Environment Designed for Recovery

Our multi-room outpatient facility is located in a discrete, standalone building with private parking in Norwood, NJ. Every space is purpose-built to support healing -- from intimate group therapy rooms to individual counseling spaces, outdoor-accessible areas for wellness activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a second home.

Group Therapy Rooms
Individual Therapy Spaces
Daily Catered Meals
Private Parking
Yoga & Wellness Spaces
Outdoor Session Access
Music Therapy Room
Discrete Location
Find Us

Conveniently Located in Bergen County, NJ

830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648 Open in Google Maps
Address
830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Bergen County, New Jersey
Hours
Admissions: Available 24/7
PHP: Mon-Sat, 9 AM - 3 PM
IOP: Mon-Fri, 6 PM - 9 PM
Contact
(201) 781-8812
Same-day admissions available
Accessibility
20 minutes from George Washington Bridge. Near Palisades Parkway, Garden State Parkway, and NY Thruway. Serving Bergen County NJ & Rockland County NY.

We Accept 16 Major Insurance Providers

Our admissions team verifies your coverage the same day -- so you can focus on getting better, not billing.

Horizon
NYSHIP
Aetna
Anthem
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Amerihealth
Oscar
Meritain
Fidelis
United Healthcare
UMR
Tricare
Compsych
Highmark
Magellan
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Our Team

19+ Dedicated Professionals. One Shared Mission.

Our clinical team includes dual-licensed therapists, an addiction psychiatrist, specialized case managers, wellness facilitators, and program coordinators -- all working together to support your recovery.

Henry Iwuala
Clinical Director
Dr. Michael Olla
Medical Director
Brian Cellary
Community Outreach
James Sands
Director of Outreach

Your Recovery Story Starts With a Single Conversation.

Our admissions team is available around the clock to listen, answer your questions, and help you take the next step -- with warmth, zero judgment, and genuine care. Same-day admissions available.

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