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About Valley Spring Recovery Center

Redefining Outpatient Recovery in Bergen County

We deliver the best substance use and mental health treatment in the Tri-State area through personalized, evidence-based programming that meets people where they are and moves them toward lasting independence.

19
Licensed Professionals
8:1
Patient-to-Therapist Ratio
4
Levels of Care
16
Insurance Plans Accepted

Why Valley Spring Exists

"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."

Valley Spring Recovery Center was built on the belief that treatment should empower individuals who feel trapped in addiction or mental health struggles. We offer them and their families a pathway to change through a safe, supportive environment, innovative clinical staff, and individualized care.

We help our patients break free from addiction and mental health challenges, reclaim their purpose, and become healthy, thriving members of society. We do not warehouse people. We build structured, evidence-based treatment plans that meet you where you are and move you toward lasting recovery.

Located at 830 Broadway in Norwood, NJ, we serve Bergen County and surrounding communities with multiple levels of outpatient care, from our intensive Partial Care Program through to our Alumni community. Every patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

The Valley Spring 4-Stage Model

A clear clinical pathway from stabilization to sustained independence. Advancement is based on measurable progress, not automatic timelines.

Stage 01
Restore
Partial Care Program. Mon-Sat, 9 AM - 3 PM. Intensive stabilization for individuals transitioning from inpatient settings. Small process groups, psychoeducation, catered meals, and Health & Wellness programming.
Stage 02
Activate
Evening IOP (3 or 5 days/week), 6 PM - 9 PM. Transition into real life while maintaining clinical support. Designed for working professionals, parents, students, and first responders.
Stage 03
Accelerate
Virtual IOP and Outpatient. Dedicated virtual therapists, case managers, and group facilitators provide flexible care as you gain independence. Relapse prevention and ongoing wellness support.
Stage 04
Thrive
"Family For Life" Alumni Program. Monthly meetings, speaker series, sober socials, quarterly outings, and peer mentorship. Recovery is not an event but a sustained way of living.

Built Different From the Ground Up

Valley Spring is not a traditional treatment center. Everything about our model is designed to produce real, measurable outcomes.

8:1 Patient-to-Therapist Ratio

Intimate, personalized care with small process groups under 10 people. Every patient gets meaningful face time with their clinical team, not assembly-line therapy.

Health & Wellness 5 Pillars

Sleep, Movement, Trauma-Informed Regulation, Didactic Education, and Medication Literacy. Recovery requires biological rehab, not just abstinence. We rewire the brain through neuroplasticity.

Life Skills 5 Pillars

Community, Wellness, Stability, Relationships, and Purpose. We directly target the real reasons people relapse: financial stress, isolation, no structure, and no sense of purpose.

Evening-Only IOP Schedule

All IOP runs 6-9 PM because nighttime is the healthiest transition for patients balancing work, school, parenting, and recovery. We built this around real life, not the other way around.

One of 10 NJ Sleep Specialists

Sleep is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety in recovery. Valley Spring has one of just 10 sleep specialists in the entire state of New Jersey on staff.

Together We Heal Family Workshop

A 6-session, 6-month program open to the public. Families learn about the disease model, communication strategies, boundaries, codependency, and self-care. Led by facilitators with lived experience.

6 Core Values That Guide Everything We Do

These are not slogans on a wall. They are the operational principles that shape every clinical decision, every staff interaction, and every patient outcome.

01

Integrity First

We do the right thing no matter what. Clinical decisions are driven by patient need, not convenience or revenue.

02

Relentless Work Ethic

We work to better our patients' lives every single day. Excellence is not a goal, it is the baseline.

03

Service Over Self

We serve each other and our clients with humility and care. The patient's recovery always comes first.

04

Respect Always

We treat everyone with dignity and value every perspective. From the first intake call to alumni meetings, respect is non-negotiable.

05

Purpose-Driven Excellence

We work with intention and hold ourselves to a high standard. Every program, every session, every interaction has a clear clinical purpose.

06

Team Above Ego

Collaboration and unity guide our success. Treatment team meetings every Wednesday ensure the best therapist-client match based on specializations.

Accreditations & Licensing

Valley Spring meets the highest standards in addiction and mental health treatment. Our credentials are earned, not bought.

CARF Accredited Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
#1 Best of New Jersey Featured as top treatment center in the state
A+ BBB Rating Better Business Bureau Accredited
NAATP Member National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
SUD License #: 200887
Mental Health License #: 70420104
State: New Jersey — Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health

A Treatment Environment Designed for Recovery

Our Norwood facility is a multi-room outpatient center in a discrete standalone building with private parking. Every space is designed for clinical purpose.

Small Group Therapy Rooms

Intimate spaces for process groups under 10 people. Designed for honest conversation and meaningful clinical work, not overcrowded lecture-style sessions.

Individual Therapy Rooms

Private, sound-insulated offices for one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists. 1-2 individual sessions per week for Partial Care patients.

Daily Catered Meals

Nutritious, professionally catered lunches provided daily for Partial Care participants. Good nutrition is a foundational part of brain recovery.

Wellness & Activity Programming

Yoga, sound baths, music therapy, reiki, mindfulness sessions, and access to local parks for outdoor therapeutic walks and hiking.

Dedicated Virtual Infrastructure

Our virtual program is not hybrid. It has its own fully trained therapists, case managers, psych professionals, and group facilitators dedicated to telehealth care.

Sober Living Partnerships

Upscale supportive housing with private rooms, gym access 4x/week, nature trails, weekend BBQs, and recovery-based meetings. Vehicles and visitors allowed.

Conveniently Located in Bergen County

Valley Spring Recovery Center

Address 830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Phone (201) 781-8812 — Available 24/7
Hours Open 24/7 for admissions inquiries
Accessibility 20 minutes from George Washington Bridge. Near Palisades Parkway, Garden State Parkway, and NY Thruway. Serving Bergen County NJ & Rockland County NY.
Parking Private parking in a discrete standalone building

In-Network With 16 Major Insurance Providers

Financial barriers should never stand between anyone and quality treatment. Our team handles verification so you can focus on recovery.

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

19 Licensed Professionals. One Shared Mission.

Our clinical staff includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, and program coordinators. Dual-licensed staff authorized for both SUD and Mental Health tracks ensure comprehensive, integrated care.

Henry Iwuala

Clinical Director

Oversees all clinical programs including Partial Care, IOP5, and IOP3. Ensures treatment quality and clinical standards across every level of care.

Dr. Michael Olla

Medical Director

Addiction Psychiatrist overseeing clinical operations and medication management including MAT (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Brixadi, Naltrexone).

Brian Cellary

Leadership & Community Outreach

NCADD Businessman of the Year. Drives community engagement and partnerships across Bergen County and the Tri-State area.

19 Team Members
8:1 Patient Ratio
5 Dual-Licensed Staff
2 Program Coordinators
Meet the Full Team

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Our admissions team is available 24/7. One call is all it takes to begin a confidential assessment and find the right level of care for you.

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