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Redefining Recovery in Bergen County

CARF-accredited, evidence-based outpatient treatment with an 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio. Explore our mission, model, team, and what makes Valley Spring different.

Our Mission & Story

Switch between tabs to explore our mission, founding story, and the philosophy that drives everything we do.

Our Mission

"At Valley Spring Recovery, our mission is to deliver the best substance use & 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 staff and therapy, and individualized care, we help our patients break free from addiction, reclaim their purpose, and become healthy, thriving members of society.

Located at 830 Broadway in Norwood, NJ, Valley Spring serves Bergen County and the greater Tri-State area with CARF-accredited outpatient programs that meet each patient exactly where they are in their recovery journey.

How Valley Spring Began

Valley Spring Recovery Center was founded on a simple conviction: traditional treatment approaches were leaving too many people behind. We saw a gap between what patients needed and what most outpatient centers offered — and we set out to close it.

Identifying the Gap

Most treatment centers treated recovery as a checklist. We believed it should be a structured journey with clear stages, measurable progress, and real-world skills for lasting independence.

Building the 4-Stage Model

We developed our Restore, Activate, Accelerate, Thrive framework — a progressive system where patients advance based on measurable improvement, not arbitrary timelines.

Assembling a Team That Cares

We recruited 19 dedicated clinicians, counselors, and support staff — maintaining an 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio so every individual receives truly personalized attention.

Earning Trust Through Excellence

CARF accreditation, #1 Best of New Jersey recognition, an A+ BBB rating, and NAATP membership — proof that our approach delivers results.

Our Treatment Philosophy

Recovery requires biological rehab, not just abstinence. We believe in rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity and pathway repair — integrating health, wellness, and neuroscience-informed practices into every aspect of treatment.

Our whole-person approach addresses not just substance use, but the underlying mental health conditions, life skills deficits, and relationship challenges that drive relapse. We don't just help patients get sober — we teach them how to live after treatment.

"Most treatment centers treat life skills as an afterthought. Valley Spring built a structured 5-pillar curriculum that directly targets the real reasons people relapse: financial stress, broken relationships, isolation, no structure, and no sense of purpose."

Through our Health & Wellness 5 Pillars (Sleep, Movement, Trauma-Informed Regulation, Psychoeducation, Medication Literacy) and Life Skills 5 Pillars (Community, Wellness, Stability, Relationships, Purpose), we build the foundation patients need to thrive long after treatment ends.

Our 4-Stage Progressive Model

Advancement is based on measurable progress, not arbitrary timelines. Click each stage to explore the journey from stabilization to lifelong thriving.

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Restore

Partial Care (PHP) — 4-6 Weeks
Stage 1

Stabilization for individuals transitioning from inpatient care. Six hours per day, six days per week of structured therapeutic programming. The goal: regulate, rebuild, and reinforce a foundation in mind, body, and soul.

Mon-Sat, 9 AM - 3 PM
Small groups under 10
Catered meals daily
Health & Wellness groups
2

Activate

IOP (5-Day & 3-Day) — 6-8 Weeks
Stage 2

Evening programs designed for working professionals, parents, and students. Process groups, psychoeducation, real-world skill building, and life skills training prepare patients for independence while maintaining clinical support.

Mon-Fri, 6 PM - 9 PM
Keep working during the day
Life skills curriculum
Case management support
3

Accelerate

Virtual IOP & Outpatient — 8-12 Weeks
Stage 3

Relapse prevention, virtual groups, and ongoing wellness support. All staff are fully remote-trained and dedicated. The focus shifts to maintaining momentum and building sustainable independence through community and peer mentorship.

Flexible virtual scheduling
Relapse prevention focus
Peer mentorship program
Community service projects
4

Thrive

Alumni Program — Family for Life
Stage 4

Thrive in recovery. Thrive in community. Thrive for life. Monthly alumni meetings at the facility, speaker series, sober socials, and quarterly outings including professional sports, bowling, go-kart racing, and escape rooms.

Monthly alumni meetings
Quarterly sober outings
Mentorship opportunities
Lifelong community support

Key Differentiators

Click any card to learn more about what makes Valley Spring different from every other treatment center.

4-Stage Progressive Model

Restore, Activate, Accelerate, Thrive
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Unlike programs that move patients through levels based on time alone, our advancement is based on measurable progress, insurance authorizations, symptom presentation, and functional improvement. Each stage builds on the last, creating genuine forward momentum.

8:1 Therapist Ratio

Maximum personal attention, intimate groups
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Our 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio ensures every patient receives truly personalized attention. Morning process groups are kept under 10 people for intimate, meaningful therapeutic work — not the 20-30 person groups common at other centers.

Holistic Whole-Person Care

Yoga, sound baths, reiki, nutrition, hiking
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Recovery requires biological rehab, not just abstinence. Our Health & Wellness program integrates yoga, sound baths, reiki, music therapy, gym workouts, ice baths, hiking, and mindfulness into clinical care — rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity.

Structured Life Skills

5 pillars targeting real relapse triggers
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Our 5-pillar Life Skills curriculum targets the real reasons people relapse: financial stress, broken relationships, isolation, no structure, and no sense of purpose. Community, Wellness, Stability, Relationships, and Purpose — not an afterthought, but a core component.

Sleep Specialist on Staff

One of 10 sleep specialists in all of NJ
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Sleep is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety in recovery. Valley Spring employs one of only 10 sleep specialists in the state of New Jersey — a resource virtually no other outpatient treatment center can offer.

Working Professionals Support

FMLA, disability, union, evening scheduling
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Dedicated case managers handle FMLA paperwork, short-term disability documentation, union relations, and return-to-work letters. Evening IOP scheduling (6-9 PM) means you never have to choose between treatment and your career.

6 Core Values

These aren't words on a wall — they guide every clinical decision, every staff interaction, and every patient outcome. Click any value to explore.

01

Integrity First

We do the right thing no matter what. Every treatment decision, every patient interaction, every clinical recommendation is grounded in honesty and ethical practice.

02

Relentless Work Ethic

We work to better our patients' lives with tireless dedication. Recovery demands persistence, and our team models that same commitment every single day.

03

Service Over Self

We serve each other and our clients with humility and care. Ego has no place in healing — our patients' needs always come before our own.

04

Respect Always

We treat everyone with dignity and value every perspective. Addiction doesn't discriminate, and neither do we. Every patient deserves to be seen and heard.

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Purpose-Driven Excellence

We work with intention and hold ourselves to a high standard. From CARF accreditation to individual treatment plans, excellence isn't aspirational — it's expected.

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Team Above Ego

Collaboration and unity guide our success. Weekly treatment team meetings, dual-licensed staff working across SUD and MH tracks, and a shared mission keep us aligned.

Accreditations & Licenses

Verified credentials that demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards in addiction and mental health treatment.

CARF Accredited

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities — the gold standard in behavioral health accreditation

#1 Best of NJ

Featured as the #1 treatment center in New Jersey — recognized for clinical excellence and patient outcomes

A+ BBB Rating

Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ rating — proven trust and ethical business practices

NAATP Member

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers — committed to industry-wide quality standards

SUD License
#200887
Mental Health License
#70420104
State Licensed
New Jersey

Our Facility

Explore the spaces where recovery happens. Switch tabs to see treatment areas, amenities, and wellness features.

Group Therapy Rooms

Multiple dedicated spaces for intimate process groups and psychoeducational sessions with under 10 patients per group.

Individual Therapy Rooms

Private, comfortable spaces for one-on-one sessions with your assigned therapist or case manager.

Administrative Offices

Dedicated staff areas for treatment planning, insurance coordination, and clinical team meetings every Wednesday.

Discrete Standalone Building

Our multi-room facility is in a private, standalone building with its own parking — ensuring confidentiality and comfort.

Daily Catered Meals

Nutritious catered lunch provided daily during Partial Care programming — fueling recovery from the inside out.

Private Parking

On-site parking available for all patients — discreet, convenient, and free of charge.

Engaging Activities

Hands-on practical programming, interactive workshops, and therapeutic activities that keep patients engaged beyond traditional talk therapy.

Local Parks Access

Walking sessions, nature hikes, and outdoor therapeutic sessions at nearby parks — nature as a tool for healing.

Yoga & Mindfulness

Regular yoga sessions, meditation, and mindfulness practice integrated into the weekly schedule for nervous system regulation.

Sound Baths & Reiki

Holistic healing modalities that promote deep relaxation, stress reduction, and emotional processing beyond traditional therapy.

Gym & Movement

Circuit training at Cripplebush House gym, shadow boxing, stretch classes, and mountain hikes — rebuilding the body alongside the mind.

Music Therapy

Expressive arts therapy through music — a creative outlet for processing emotions and building community connection.

Our Location

Conveniently located in Bergen County, NJ with easy access from New York and northern New Jersey.

830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648

Valley Spring Recovery Center

Address 830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Hours Open 24/7 — admissions available anytime
Proximity 20 minutes from George Washington Bridge. Near Palisades Parkway, Garden State Parkway, and NY Thruway.
Service Areas Bergen County NJ, Rockland County NY — Paramus, Bergenfield, Closter, Northvale, Old Tappan, Oradell, River Edge, Tenafly

We Accept 16 Major Insurance Plans

Free insurance verification — call (201) 781-8812 to check your benefits in minutes.

Horizon NYSHIP Aetna Anthem Cigna BCBS Amerihealth Oscar Meritain Fidelis UHC UMR Tricare Compsych Highmark Magellan
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Meet the Leadership

19 dedicated clinicians, counselors, and support staff maintaining an 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio. Here's the leadership team driving our clinical mission.

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Henry Iwuala

Clinical Director

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

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Dr. Michael Olla

Medical Director

Addiction Psychiatrist overseeing clinical operations, medication management, and the medical integrity of all treatment programming.

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Brian Cellary

Leadership

Community outreach leader and NCADD Businessman of the Year. Drives Valley Spring's presence in Bergen County and builds recovery community connections.

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James Sands

Director of Community Outreach

Leads community partnerships, resource networking, and outreach initiatives that connect individuals and families to treatment when they need it most.

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