Bergen County's Alternatives to Domestic Violence operates the Survivor Services Programs, a comprehensive offering of crisis intervention, counseling, and therapy services to assist survivors of abuse in healing. 

ADV's Survivor Services Program provides free and confidential services to all residents of Bergen County who are searching for education and support with regards to the health of their relationships. We center survivors and their visions for healthy and safe relationships at the heart of our services and invite clients to partner with our professionally trained staff in determining what assistance or supports are a best fit for you at this time. We do our best to offer an array of options and experiences that are specially designed to provide support to persons at different stages of their healing journeys. 

All services are accessible by calling our main line: 201-336-7575 and are available both in-person and virtually through secure ZOOM video calls. 

Walk-in Services
For face-to-face assistance, persons in distress and in need of information about our services are able to come to our office at 1 Bergen County Plaza on the 2nd Floor and meet with one of our crisis counselors. Our walk-in hours are held on Mondays-Fridays from 9:00am-5:30pm except for holidays and any county building closures due to inclement weather. While calling ahead to our hotline (201-336-7575) to make an appointment is encouraged, it is not required. 

Emotional Support Services (ESS) 
For persons needing quick and flexible crisis intervention and emotional support, ESS are free, one-one-one support services offered to clients who desire personalized assistance in working towards their safety goals. ADV counselors work in partnership with clients to assess their individual cases, identify challenges and goals, and plan reasonable action steps. Common client goals and action steps may include: 
-  Planning and reviewing a safety plan 
-  Applying for the Address Confidentiality Program 
-  Applying for Victim Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) funds 
-  Obtaining safe housing or financial assistance 
-  Learning coping skills for upcoming legal proceedings and hearings 
To request ESS, please contact the main line: 201-336-7575 

Welcome Groups
The Welcome Group is a free 8-week educational program for adult survivors of abuse to learn about abuse dynamics in a group setting and to begin building their toolbox of coping skills, safety plan strategies, community supports, and peer networks. The Welcome Group is ideal for anyone looking for a hassle-free introduction to intimate partner violence and to learning more about services available from ADV and community partners. 
To learn more or get access to the new meeting, please contact the main line:  201-336-7575. 

Group Therapy for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Our Group Therapy Programs for survivors of abuse offer free, safe, and therapeutic spaces for participants to learn about abuse in supportive environments, process their experiences of resistance and survival, and nurture their journeys towards healing and reconnection. Groups vary in length and duration and are available during weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings. 
ADV offers the following:
Processing Groups provide information and support to survivors of abuse, granting them safe spaces to process their experiences while building a sense of community. 
DBT Skills Groups support participants in learning how to cope effectively with intense emotions and to feel more empowered in their interpersonal relationships. 
LGBTQIA+ THRIVE Group offers a safe, liberated space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Pansexual (LGBTQIAP+) survivors of intimate partner violence to process experience of abuse and nurture their journeys towards healing and reconnection. This group is aimed at building self-esteem, resilience, strategic resistance, and a sense of community, welcoming all regardless of the gender of their present or past partners. 

New groups may be formed in response to community needs. 

All participants will be required to complete intake assessments in advance where ADV counselors are available to assist in devising the best service plan. To get started, please contact the main line: 201-336-7575. 

Individual Therapy for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Our Individual Therapy services are a good fit for participants who need one-on-one support in realizing their safety planning and healing goals. Participants work in partnership with  to develop personalized wellness plans, which may include receiving education on the dynamics of abuse, nurturing their self-esteem, learning effective coping skills for trauma, and/or expanding their support systems. If interested, please speak to your ADV counselor or contact the main line 201-336-7575 to inquire about current availability. 

To learn more or sign up for services, call the ADV main line: 201-336-7575.

Are you looking for services catering to teens and young adults? Be sure to check out our Youth Empowerment Programs (YEP) page for more information.

For more information about ADV's programs and services, visit our official website. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse in a relationship and wish to speak to someone, please contact ADV's 24/7 Confidential Crisis Hotline: 201-336-7575.

Eligibility	ADV services all persons residing, working, or attending school in Bergen County. Our programs cater to all adults 18+ impacted by domestic violence or dating abuse. All survivor services are free of cost. Sliding scale is applied to all services for persons who used force or are court-ordered to our Abuse Intervention Programs. Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) is a division of the Bergen County Department of Human Services.
Age Groups	Adults Seniors
Community Services	Community Community Education Family & Support Services Divorce & Co-Parenting Family Support Immigration Trauma / Acculturation LGBTQ Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal)
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Anxiety Mental Health Trauma / PTSD Crisis / Safety Domestic Violence
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Treatment Settings In Community Telehealth
Payment Options	Free
Language Spoken	Korean Spanish
Areas Served	Bergen County

Last Updated: 12/05/23