Spring House Female Halfway House

230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

Class of Housing/Services: Halfway House, Substance Abuse Treatment

General Information:
Provides a halfway house for women and substance abuse treatment for women. Services: Residential long term treatment program. Payment assistance is available for those who qualify. Call the phone number provided for details. Spring House is Bergen County’s halfway house for women recovering from alcohol and drug abuse. This recently renovated county-funded facility is located on the grounds of Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus. Spring House was established in 1978 through the efforts of a group of county residents. Since then, more than 1,400 women have called Spring House their temporary home. Today, under the direction of the Bergen County Department of Health Services, Spring House can accommodate up to 34 residents. Spring House is a residential treatment facility providing a confidential and structured environment for recovery. The program is staffed 24 hours a day by certified and trained addiction and mental health specialists Spring House combines the traditional 12 Step approach with individualized treatment. This treatment includes group and one-on-one counseling, family counseling and self-help meetings. Spring House is unique in that it also provides clients with professional educational and vocation assessment and training for clients. All Spring House services are offered in a caring and supportive environment. Upon successful completion of the program, residents can participate in aftercare and the alumnae association. Eligibility for Admission: To be considered for admission to Spring House, clients must * Be 18 years of age or older * Have a primary diagnosis of alcoholism or drug abuse * Have had prior treatment for alcohol and or drug abuse * Be alcohol-free and abstinent from use of addictive substances * Be eligible for employment and eventually be able to be self-supporting * Have medical and psychiatric clearance for halfway house level of care. Clients may be referred from alcohol rehabilitation centers or hospitals – both inpatient and outpatient – self-help groups, families and the community at large. Clients are also referred to Spring House through the state welfare-to-work program, Work First New Jersey and Drug Court. Priority for admission is given to Bergen County residents who meet the criteria for halfway house level of care. Those taking psychotropic medications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for admission to the program. To request a pre-admission interview, please call (201) 261-3582 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Helpful Definitions For Spring House Female Halfway House:
Halfway Housing helps transition individuals and families from shelters or homelessness to permanent housing. Length of stay is usually anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Residents are often required to pay at least 30% of their income toward program fees. Sometimes the money they pay in fees is returned to them when they leave. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows their clients to stay more then 6 months is also classified under this category.
Oftentimes halfway houses also assist in the treatment of substance abuse and/or alcohol and drug detox. Speak with the halfway house to see if this applies.

Drug And Alcohol Rehab programs are intended to treat alcohol and/or drug dependency. The cost of participating in one of these programs and the method of treatment range significantly. The database operated on this website only includes residential rehab programs (not outpatient programs). We also provide Access to Recovery (ATR) Grant programs for substance abuse treatment.

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