Addiction Services
When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We begin with prevention. So why don’t we do the same for individuals who are dealing with addiction health concerns?
Addiction Services
Vantage Health System offers comprehensive outpatient services for individuals experiencing substance misuse disorders, and Problem Gambling . Our continuum of care includes Outpatient (OP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Co-occurring, services, allowing for flexible, individualized support
based on clinical need.
Treatment Services offered include individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as clinically indicated. All treatment is evidence-based, client-centered, and focused on promoting long-term recovery while enabling clients to continue with work, school, and family responsibilities.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals dedicated to supporting each client’s recovery journey in a safe and supportive environment.
Services include:
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Individual Counseling
- Group, Family, or Couples Counseling
- Education & Prevention Services
- Outreach & Referrals
- Urine screening
- Relapse Prevention Group
Problem Gambling Services
Vantage Health System is a dedicated provider of gambling addiction services at both our Englewood and Dumont locations. As part of the 1-800-GAMBLER referral network since 2021, we offer specialized treatment for those suffering from gambling disorders.
All treatment services are offered at one of our Out Patient locations by our highly trained clinicians. Each clinician has completed a 30-hour prestigious training program with Rutgers University ensuring the use of the latest evidence-based interventions for gambling addiction. Treatment includes: Individual, Group, and Family/Couples Counseling. Medication monitoring is also available for people who require it. Our clinicians recognize that problem Gambling is a complex issue that affects the entire person in many aspects of their life.(Mental, Physical, Financial, and Emotional well-being) as well as their family/loved ones.
If you or a loved one is struggling with a gambling addiction, please contact our access center at 201-567-0059 to schedule an evaluation. Those without insurance may qualify for grant funding.
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Gambling Addiction:
- Preoccupation with gambling and related activities
- Borrowing money or selling personal items
- Frequent use of gambling-related language (e.g., parlay, bets)
- Unexplained absences from work or school
- Neglecting household or family responsibilities
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Inability to cut down or stop gambling
- Lying about gambling activities
- Possessing large amounts of money and showing it off
- Engaging in risky behaviors
- Increasing depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts
- Committing illegal activities to support gambling
- Using alcohol or drugs
Treatment Services are made possible in thanks to a grant funded award provided by The New Jersey Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Outpatient Services
Vantage Health System offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services designed to support the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. Services include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, marital and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and ongoing monitoring, medication supervision, and specialized mental health services for children and adolescents. We also provide comprehensive assessments to guide individualized treatment planning.
Our outpatient services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals, including Board-Certified Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Nurses, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Mental Health Counselors, and Addiction Professionals ensuring that all care is evidence-based, client-centered, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our continuum of care includes Outpatient (OP), Mental Health services, allowing for flexible, individualized support based on clinical need.
Services include:
- Clinical Assessments
- Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Monitoring
- Therapy for Individuals, Families and Groups
- Bi-lingual Staff
Current group therapy sessions for children and teens:
- Young Children Group: under 12 years of age
- Adolescent Boy’s Group: 13-17 years of age
- Adolescent Girls Group: 13-17 years of age
Current group therapy sessions for adults:
- Empowerment Group: all individuals
- Women’s Group: Single, Divorced, and Widowed
- Adults Living Alone: Men & Women
- Transitions Group: Men & Women
- Anxiety Group: Men & Women
* Groups are added or changed as needed
Vantage Recovery Center
Formerly known as the Partial Care Program
Vantage Recovery Center provides day treatment services for adults living with chronic mental illness, grounded in the principles of recovery and wellness. Located in Englewood, the Center offers a structured, supportive environment designed to promote personal growth, independence, and improved quality of life. Participants receive up to five hours per day of group treatment, with flexible scheduling available to accommodate individual needs. Services include a wide range of therapeutic groups, life skills training, wellness education, medication monitoring, and individualized treatment planning. The program is delivered by a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting each person’s recovery journey in a respectful, empowering setting.
Emergency: Crisis evaluations, intake assessments, and referrals—either within Vantage Health System or to appropriate outside resources—are provided as needed. We also offer brief, solution-focused counseling to support individuals experiencing situational stress or acute emotional challenges.
Goals of the Program
- to develop an illness prevention plan
- to educate about mental illness
- to learn symptom management skills
- to discover a useful place in the community
- to develop a sense of hope in the future
- to prevent hospitalization
Recovery Treatments
- assessment and psychiatric evaluation
- medication monitoring
- illness management education
- counseling (individual, group and family)
- case management
- chemical dependency counseling
- pre-vocational counseling
- social skills development
*Transportation can be arranged based on availability.


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*Please note! The following form and phone number are not for emergencies! If you are in immediate crisis, please go to the nearest emergency room, call 911, for the psychiatric emergency line: 201-262-HELP(4357).