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Victory Bay
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Victory Bay

1395 Chews Landing Rd, Clementon, NJ 08021, United States

Addiction TreatmentAlcohol TreatmentMental Health TreatmentRecovery
Flexible Treatment Programs
Modern Facilities
Experienced Staff

About Victory Bay

Victory Bay’s incredible story starts in South Jersey and South Philadelphia, stretches westward to Arizona, and returns home to the Garden State.

AJ Solomon grew up as part of a prominent family in Haddonfield, N.J., and Chris McGoldrick was born and raised just 20 minutes away – but a world apart – in South Philly. They had never met before, but their paths crossed in Prescott, Arizona, where they met at a treatment facility seeking recovery from addiction. It was there that Brent Reese became a big factor in their lives.

“The night I met A.J., we were at a 12-step meeting,” says Reese, a co-founder of Victory Bay along with Solomon. “At the meeting, A.J. shared some personal pain at the group level. Afterward, as he was leaving, I tapped him on the shoulder, shook his hand and asked if we could chat for a few minutes, which we did. The next week he asked me to be his sponsor. I said it would be an honor and a privilege and our journey began then.”

When Solomon first met McGoldrick, now the Senior Vice President at Victory Bay, they were not exactly two fish from the same pond. At least they did not seem to be at first glance.

“AJ went to college and graduated. He came from a well-known New Jersey family. But I came from a different world,” recalls McGoldrick. “It seemed from the outside that we were very, very different. But as it turns out, we connected on many levels: both from Jersey, recovery, sports, the Eagles, and lots of similarities and connections. As I got sober and implemented the 12 steps of recovery in my life, and by working in this field for a while, I’ve come to understand that the person you think you’re most different from is usually the person you’re most like.”

Solomon helps connect the dots of the story of two 20-something men, “I got sober with the help of two guys in Arizona that I did not know before; that being Chris and Brent, who are both sober longer than me,” he explains. “Chris became my friend, my sober brother, and Brent became my sponsor. They’re two of my closest relationships.”

Sparked by his sobriety and the strength of these personal connections, Solomon decided to approach Reese about opening a substance use treatment center.

“I pitched the idea to Brent, we discussed it for a short period of time and decided what the heck, let’s do it. And that’s how we started on our journey. It was a pretty simple decision,” said Solomon.

Reese had the experience that helped make Victory Bay become a reality. “As AJ and I planned and discussed the launch of the center, I knew he was so personable and excelled at building relationships, more of a business development mentality. But we needed an operations guy and I thought Chris would excel in this area,” says Reese. Reese’s background includes launching successful start-ups and organizational turnarounds.

“So, I suggested to AJ that we hire Chris and move him back to New Jersey to help launch and run the business. The rest is history.” Reese notes, “I would stay in Prescott, Ariz., and they would be on the ground in New Jersey. They’ve both succeeded beyond my expectations.”

Another part of the story is Reese’s ability to recognize talent in others and wanting to help them get started in the business world. Both Solomon and McGoldrick have talent. “Besides having talent, willingness, and discipline, they’re both serious about their recovery; I would not have gone into business with them if they weren’t,” says Reese.

“At the end of the day, it’s ‘community and accountability that ensures long-term recovery.”

The dedicated staff of professionals at Victory Bay all believes it’s never too late to begin treatment – and never too soon to start.

Victory Bay

Mission & Vision

Our behavioral health service offers the highest quality Mental Health, Substance Use, and Eating Disorders services. We treat every client with the love and respect they deserve while helping them every step of the way on their path to healing and recovery in the real world.

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Therapies

Alcohol Addiction & Treatment
Amphetamine Addiction & Treatment
Benzodiazepine Addiction & Treatment
Cocaine Addiction & Treatment
Marijuana Addiction & Treatment
Painkiller Addiction & Treatment

Co-Occurring Conditions

Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Personality Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Genetics
Environmental factors
Neurochemical imbalances
Social factors

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Professional Staff

DR. PAPA

DR. PAPA

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

MELISSA CRAMUTOLO, MSW, LSW, LCADC

MELISSA CRAMUTOLO, MSW, LSW, LCADC

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOE GROSSO, MA, ATR-P, LAC

JOE GROSSO, MA, ATR-P, LAC

DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

BRIAN HOWARD

BRIAN HOWARD

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The Detox Center

What Our Patients Say About Us

I would not be the man I am today

I would not be the man I am today and be in the position to help others myself if it wasn’t for the support and love I received from Victory Bay. The connections and friendships I made from being in this program are among the best I have ever experienced. The staff, the facilitators, and the therapists were all there to push me in the right direction and allow me to dig deep within myself to understand the core issues of my addiction. I will always cherish the time I was able to spend at such a great facility with people that actually care about your well being and decisions moving forward.

Cody Richard

Victory bay has helped me in so many ways.

Victory bay has helped me in so many ways. They made me feel like i actually have hope again. I definitely recommend coming here if you are in need for help wether it’s mentally/substance matter. Not to mention the workers at victory bay they are all so sweet and helpful and want you to succeed in every way you can! You’ll especially love Alex !!

Dom packer

Reviews

Overall Rating:

4.9

Rating:

5
September 23, 2024
Victory Bay has truly changed my life. The help I received from the therapist has been incredible. I’d like to specifically point out Rob from Client Experience. Since before I started Rob has been in touch with me and has helped me through my journey. He continually checks in with me and points out my growth. I am forever grateful for Victory Bay and how much I have mentally healed in this environment.

Rating:

5
May 29, 2024
I will forever be grateful for everything Victory Bay has done for me. All of the staff is knowledgeable and personable— it’s very clear how much they care about clients. My individual counselor was one of the best I’ve ever had and I will take our sessions with me for years to come. Case management helped me with employment and schooling and empowered me to take control of my life again. Group sessions are productive and have taught me valuable lessons. Overall I am incredibly pleased with my experience at Victory Bay and would not hesitate to refer others here!

Rating:

5
December 1, 2023
I would not be the man I am today and be in the position to help others myself if it wasn’t for the support and love I received from Victory Bay. The connections and friendships I made from being in this program are among the best I have ever experienced. The staff, the facilitators, and the therapists were all there to push me in the right direction and allow me to dig deep within myself to understand the core issues of my addiction. I will always cherish the time I was able to spend at such a great facility with people that actually care about your well being and decisions moving forward.

Rating:

5
September 12, 2024
Victory Bay is just what my daughter needed to help understand and learn to live with her mental health disabilities. She continues to learn, grow and move on in her life with Victory Bay's support. If you have been lucky enough to find Victory Bay you are being guided to get the help you need. Victory is LIFE CHANGING. The staff and doctors care about their clients and want them to get the best out of treatment. I would tell you not to wait -- call and GO! The definition of VICTORY is achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against all odds and difficulties. VICTORY BAY's name fits it's focus on their clients perfectly. CALL -- GO -- You will be amazed at the care you will receive.

Rating:

5
October 29, 2024
Victory Bay is the magic potion that my daughter has needed throughout her long 5-year journey of severe depression. Finally---Victory Bay to the rescue! The responsiveness of the staff and the TLC has been unparalleled. Every step is orchestrated (from the pick-up coordinated by Mitch & Kailyn—bravo!) to the daily Housing needs (Chyna-you rock!), the therapist (kudos, Misha!), to the Client Experience constantly checking up (Rob is awesome!). The mechanisms for healing are all in interplay (group therapy, music & art therapy, reiki) and I appreciate the constant reports of her progress. I sing praises about Victory Bay in helping my daughter heal through her grief journey. 💔

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