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Valley Spring Recovery Center 830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648 Est. Bergen County

A Different Kind of Treatment Center

Valley Spring Recovery Center was built on a simple conviction: recovery requires more than abstinence. It requires rebuilding the whole person — mind, body, and purpose. Located at 830 Broadway in Norwood, NJ, we deliver CARF-accredited outpatient addiction and mental health treatment through a progressive four-stage model that meets each patient exactly where they are.

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Quick Facts
CARF AccreditedGold Standard Certification
#1 Best of NJTop-Rated Treatment Center
19 Licensed Staff8:1 Therapist-to-Patient Ratio
A+ BBB RatingBetter Business Bureau Accredited
Bergen County, NJ20 Min from George Washington Bridge

Redefining What Treatment Looks Like

Valley Spring was founded on the belief that traditional treatment approaches often fall short. We set out to build something better — a center where clinical excellence, genuine compassion, and whole-person care converge to create lasting change.

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.
— Valley Spring Mission Statement

What sets Valley Spring apart is not a single innovation — it is an entire philosophy. We believe that recovery requires biological rehabilitation, not just abstinence. The brain must be rewired through neuroplasticity and pathway repair. The body must be restored through structured movement, nutrition, and sleep. And the person must rediscover purpose, connection, and the life skills needed to sustain independence.

That conviction led us to develop our four-stage progressive model — Restore, Activate, Accelerate, Thrive — a continuum of care that walks each patient from their most vulnerable moments through to confident, self-directed recovery. Advancement between stages is never automatic. It is earned through measurable progress, assessed case by case, because no two recovery journeys are alike.

Through a safe, supportive environment, innovative clinical approaches, 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. Our 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio ensures that no one gets lost in the process.

Our Philosophy
Whole-Person

Recovery requires biological rehab, not just abstinence. We integrate health, wellness, and neuroscience-informed practices to rewire the brain through neuroplasticity and pathway repair.

Dual-Licensed Care

Our clinical team includes five dually-licensed therapists authorized for both substance use disorder and mental health treatment — enabling seamless integrated care for co-occurring conditions.

Four Stages of Lasting Recovery

A progressive care model built on measurable outcomes — not arbitrary timelines. Advancement is earned, not automatic.

Stage 01

Restore

Partial Care (PHP)

Stabilize in structured daily programming. Six days of clinical immersion — process groups, psychoeducation, health and wellness, and individualized therapy.

4-6 Weeks
Stage 02

Activate

IOP 5-Day / IOP 3-Day

Transition to evening intensive outpatient. Three or five evenings of group therapy, life skills, and real-world skill building while maintaining daily responsibilities.

6-8 Weeks
Stage 03

Accelerate

Virtual IOP / Outpatient

Continued clinical support with maximum flexibility. Dedicated virtual therapists, relapse prevention focus, peer mentorship, and expanding independence.

8-12 Weeks
Stage 04

Thrive

Alumni — Family For Life

Monthly alumni meetings, speaker series, sober socials, and quarterly community outings. Recovery does not end at discharge — it evolves into lasting community.

Lifelong
Daily Structure
Mon-Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Small process groups, psychoeducational sessions, catered lunch, health & wellness, elective groups
Evening Sessions
Mon-Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Process groups, psychoeducation, life skills curriculum, community facilitator presentations
Virtual Care
3-5 Days/Week, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dedicated virtual staff, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, same clinical rigor as in-person
Community
Monthly + Quarterly Events
Speaker series, bowling, go-karts, escape rooms, professional sports, mentorship opportunities

Built Different by Design

Valley Spring was purpose-built to address the gaps we saw in traditional outpatient care. Every differentiator below is a deliberate choice, not an afterthought.

01

Health & Wellness 5 Pillars

Sleep, Movement, Trauma-Informed Nervous System Regulation, Psychoeducation, and Medication Literacy. Daily at 1 PM in Partial Care — biology-first recovery.

Neuroscience-Informed
02

Life Skills 5 Pillars

Community, Wellness, Stability, Relationships, Purpose. A structured curriculum addressing the real reasons people relapse — not just the substance.

Gap Nobody Fills
03
8:1
Therapist-to-Patient Ratio

Intimate, personalized care. Small process groups of under 10 people. Weekly treatment team meetings to match the right therapist to each client.

04

Sleep Specialist on Staff

Valley Spring employs one of only 10 sleep specialists in the state of New Jersey. Sleep is the #1 cause of stress and anxiety — we treat it as foundational to recovery.

Rare Expertise
05

Working Professionals Track

Dedicated case managers handling FMLA, short-term disability, union relations, and employer communication. Evening IOP scheduling designed for real-world obligations.

Career-Safe Treatment
06

Together We Heal Workshop

A 6-session, 6-month family workshop program open to the public. Covers addiction education, boundaries, codependency, relapse prevention, and family healing.

Family Included
07

Continuity of Care

Step down through all levels within one system — PHP to IOP5 to IOP3 to Virtual to OP to Alumni. No transfers, no gaps, no starting over with new providers.

Seamless Transitions
08

Same-Day Admissions

Clinical approval typically within 1 hour. Intake scheduled within 24 hours. Treatment starts same day or next day. Because the decision to seek help is time-sensitive.

Fast Access

Six Principles That Guide Everything We Do

These are not words on a wall. They are the daily standards our team is held to — by each other, by our patients, and by the communities we serve.

01

Integrity First

We do the right thing no matter what. Clinical decisions are driven by what each patient needs, not what is convenient or profitable.

02

Relentless Work Ethic

We work to better our patients' lives. There are no shortcuts in recovery, and our team matches the effort we ask of every client.

03

Service Over Self

We serve each other and our clients with humility and care. Ego has no place in a healing environment.

04

Respect Always

We treat everyone with dignity and value every perspective. Our patients arrive at their most vulnerable — they deserve nothing less.

05

Purpose-Driven Excellence

We work with intention and hold ourselves to a high standard. Every treatment plan, group session, and clinical decision is deliberate.

06

Team Above Ego

Collaboration and unity guide our success. Weekly treatment team meetings ensure the right therapist-client match and continuity across all levels of care.

Accreditations That Set the Standard

Our certifications and ratings reflect the clinical rigor behind every program we deliver.

CARF Accredited

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities — the gold standard in behavioral healthcare certification.

#1 Best of NJ

Featured as the number one treatment center in the Best of New Jersey rankings.

A+ BBB Rating

Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ rating — reflecting our commitment to transparency and ethical practices.

NAATP Member

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers — ensuring alignment with national best practices in addiction care.

NJ SUD License: #200887
NJ Mental Health License: #70420104
SUD Coverage: Partial Care (ASAM 2.5), IOP (ASAM 2.1), OP (ASAM 1.0)
MH Coverage: Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient Services

Purpose-Built for Recovery

A discrete, standalone building designed specifically for outpatient treatment — with the spaces and amenities that support whole-person care.

Building Exterior
Group Room
Therapy Office

Standalone Building

Discrete standalone facility with private parking — no shared lobbies or public-facing signage that compromises confidentiality.

Treatment Spaces

Multiple group therapy rooms, private individual therapy offices, and administrative spaces for clinical and case management teams.

Daily Catered Meals

Nutritious catered lunch provided daily during Partial Care programming — because recovery includes physical nourishment.

Wellness Activities

Yoga, sound baths, mindfulness, gym access, hiking, ice baths, reiki, music therapy, and outdoor therapeutic sessions.

Sober Living Partners

Upscale partner housing with private rooms, gym access, nature trails, weekend BBQs, and full recovery meeting schedules.

Central Bergen County, Accessible from Everywhere

Located on the NY-NJ border with easy access from Palisades Parkway, Garden State Parkway, and NY Thruway.

Bergen County, NJ

Valley Spring Recovery Center

830 Broadway
Norwood, NJ 07648
Bergen County, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24/7
Parking: Private on-site parking
Access: 20 min from George Washington Bridge
Transit: Near Palisades, GSP, NY Thruway

We Accept 16 Insurance Providers

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

19 Licensed Professionals, One Mission

Led by Clinical Director Henry Iwuala and Medical Director Dr. Michael Olla, our team brings expertise across addiction psychiatry, trauma counseling, and dual-diagnosis care.

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Henry Iwuala

Clinical Director

Oversees all clinical programs — Partial Care, IOP5, IOP3. Ensures treatment plan quality and therapist-client matching.

Dr. Michael Olla

Medical Director — Addiction Psychiatrist

Oversees clinical operations and medication management. Leads psychiatric evaluations and MAT protocols.

Brian Cellary

Leadership & Community Outreach

NCADD Businessman of the Year. Drives community partnerships and Bergen County outreach initiatives.

James Sands

Director of Community Outreach

Leads community engagement, resource networking, and Bergen County partnership development.

Our clinical team maintains an 8:1 therapist-to-patient ratio with weekly treatment team meetings every Wednesday to ensure the right match for every client.

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