Elev8 Center of New Jersey

Elev8 Center of New Jersey provides detoxification, residential rehabilitation, outpatient care, and support for adults experiencing substance use disorders.

Located in Newark, Elev8 combines medical and behavioral healthcare with counseling, recovery activities, and practical support for housing and employment.

Review Elev8’s reported services, payment options, medication policies, amenities, and admission details to decide which questions you should ask before entering treatment.

Elev8 Center of New Jersey at a Glance

Services, openings, insurance participation, and facility policies can change. Confirm important details before admission.

Who May Be a Good Fit for Elev8?

Elev8 may be worth considering if you’re an adult who needs medical support during withdrawal or a structured residential environment after detox. The center reports treating alcohol and drug addiction along with co-occurring mental health concerns that may complicate recovery.

The program may be especially relevant if you need:

• Medically monitored detoxification

• Short-term or longer residential care

• Treatment for alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, methamphetamine, or other substance use

• Counseling for trauma or another co-occurring mental health concern

• Individual, group, couples, or family counseling

• Help with housing stability or employment

• A program that accepts Medicaid

• Outpatient support following inpatient treatment

• Recovery coaching and discharge planning

A clinical assessment is still necessary. The nearest facility, or even the facility with the most services, isn’t automatically the right level of care for every person.

Important Details to Confirm

Before making a decision, ask Elev8 to confirm:

• Current bed availability

• Whether the recommended service is available at the Newark location

• The expected length of treatment

• Exact insurance-network status

• Personal costs after insurance

• Which medications can be initiated or continued onsite

• Medical and nursing coverage for your recommended program

• Outpatient scheduling and eligibility

• Transportation assistance

• Current visitation, phone, and personal-device policies

Amenities

• Air-conditioned rooms

• Televisions

• Fitness center

• Community rooms

• Recreational spaces

• Gourmet dining

• Gardening activities

• Library access

• Designated smoking areas

• Designated vaping areas

Be sure to ask which amenities are located onsite, whether access is scheduled, and if any restrictions apply.

Levels of Care Available at Elev8

Medically Monitored Detox

Elev8 provides medical detoxification with 24-hour monitoring by healthcare professionals. Detox services are available for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, kratom, stimulants, and other substances.

Care plans are personalized according to each client’s physical health, mental health, substance use, and withdrawal risks. Medications are used to manage symptoms, if clinically appropriate.

Elev8 encourages clients to continue into inpatient rehabilitation or another appropriate service after stabilization.

Compare addiction treatment and detox programs in New Jersey.

Short-Term Residential Treatment

Elev8 offers its short-term residential program as a structured four-week service. It has an approximate program range of 28–35 days. (The actual length of treatment may depend on clinical needs, insurance authorization, progress, and discharge planning.)

Clients live in a supervised environment while participating in clinical treatment, forms of therapy, community activities, and relationship-building exercises. The program may be useful for people with limited support at home, repeated relapse, or difficulty remaining engaged in a less structured setting.

Long-Term Residential Treatment

Elev8 offers longer residential treatment focused on skill-building, relapse prevention, emotional health, and returning to everyday responsibilities. Individual and group therapy, behavioral interventions, and life-skills training may be incorporated into the treatment plan.

Be sure to ask how long the long-term rehab program typically lasts and whether insurance covers the recommended stay.

Outpatient Treatment

Elev8 offers an outpatient program for clients who have completed short-term residential care or another inpatient program. The reported service includes approximately one hour of therapy each week alongside recovery activities such as 12-step participation.

Availability and admission requirements should be confirmed because outpatient services do not provide the same supervision as detox or residential care.

Learn how inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment differ.

Counseling and Therapies

Elev8 Center of New Jersey services include:

• Individual counseling

• Group therapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Motivational interviewing

• Couples counseling

• Family therapy

• Trauma-focused counseling

• Relapse-prevention counseling

• 12-step facilitation

• Life-skills education

• Mindfulness practices

• Creative arts activities

*Treatment services may vary by level of care. Ask how frequently individual therapy occurs, which services are included in the weekly schedule, and whether specialized therapy is available for your particular needs.

Co-Occurring Mental Health Care

Elev8 reports treating substance use alongside mental health concerns. Available information specifically identifies trauma-related care, but it does not provide a complete public list of mental health conditions treated.

Ask whether Elev8 can manage your particular diagnosis, psychiatric medication, and current symptoms.

Housing and Employment Support

Elev8 highlights housing stability as part of its care model. Its case-management team assists clients facing homelessness, displacement, or unemployment with:

• Housing searches

• Placement assistance

• Tenancy support

• Vocational guidance

• Employment counseling

• Connections to community resources

Continuing Care

• Discharge planning

• Recovery coaching

• Support meetings

• Employment counseling

• Housing assistance

• Naloxone and overdose education

• Peer or mentoring support

• Follow-up after discharge

Addiction Treatment Services Not Confirmed

It is unclear if Elev8 Center of New Jersey provides the following services at their Newark location:

• Sober living or recovery housing operated as a separate residential service

• Partial hospitalization

• Intensive outpatient treatment

• Virtual or in-home treatment

• Pet-friendly residential accommodations

Medication and MAT Policy

Medications may be used during medically monitored detox at Elev8, specifically for opioid and alcohol withdrawal and continued medication support during treatment. 

If medication continuity matters to you, be sure to ask:

• Can I continue medication prescribed before admission?

• Do you initiate buprenorphine or naltrexone onsite?

• Is methadone provided onsite or coordinated with an outside opioid treatment program?

• Is extended-release naltrexone available?

• Who manages psychiatric medications?

• Are medications used only during detox or also during residential treatment?

• Does my insurance cover the medication and related appointments?

• What happens to medication treatment after discharge?

Insurance, Medicaid, and Payment

Elev8 accepts most major insurance plans and the following payment options:

• Medicaid

• Private health insurance

• State-financed health insurance other than Medicaid

• Cash or self-payment

• Possible payment assistance

Insurance acceptance does not necessarily mean Elev8 is in network with your exact plan. Coverage can also differ for detox, residential, outpatient, medical, and psychiatric services.

Before admission, request confirmation of:

• Network status

• Deductible

• Copayments and coinsurance

• Prior-authorization requirements

• Covered level of care

• Approved treatment length

• Estimated personal responsibility

• Separate medication or physician charges

Speak With Someone About Treatment

Call Better Addiction Care today at (866) 567-3138 and a team member will help you connect with the right rehab, verify your insurance coverage, and identify the right level of support for your situation.

Facility Location, Transportation, and Family Access

Elev8 Center of New Jersey is located at 20 Toler Place in Newark’s South Ward, near Frelinghuysen Avenue and Newark Liberty International Airport. The location is convenient for regional travel, although families should confirm parking, transportation assistance, and visitation arrangements before arriving.

Elev8’s surrounding area is best described as urban, with the surrounding neighborhood having the same kind of traffic, public transportation, businesses, and airport activity that’s expected in major metropolitan areas.

This may appeal to clients who want convenient access to family and community resources, but it may not suit someone specifically seeking a quiet or remote treatment setting.

Distance From Airports and Major Cities

Travel times can vary considerably with traffic, particularly when crossing into New York City.

Transportation From an Airport or Home

Before making travel arrangements, clients should ask whether Elev8 can provide:

• Transportation from Newark Liberty International Airport

• Pickup from a home elsewhere in New Jersey

• Transportation from Newark Penn Station

• Out-of-state transportation

• Wheelchair-accessible transportation

• Transportation for discharge or a transfer to another program

• Help coordinating a ride through Medicaid

For eligible New Jersey FamilyCare or Medicaid members, nonemergency medical transportation may be available through Modivcare. These rides generally need to be arranged in advance, and coverage for a rehab admission should be confirmed with the health plan. 

Public Transportation and Parking

Parking at 20 Toler Place isn’t clearly explained on Elev8’s website. Families should call before visiting to ask if onsite visitor parking is available, if a permit is required, and where overflow parking is permitted. 

• The closest public transportation option is the NJ Transit Route 24 bus. The stop at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Toler Place is approximately a two-minute walk from the facility. 

• The Route 24 bus provides connections toward downtown Newark and Orange in one direction and Elizabeth and Jersey Gardens in the other. 

• Newark Penn Station is approximately three miles away. It provides access to:

• NJ Transit commuter trains

• Amtrak

• PATH trains to Manhattan and Jersey City

• Newark Light Rail

• Local and regional buses

Nearby Hospitals

Several full-service hospitals are a short drive from the Elev8 facility:

• Newark Beth Israel Medical Center: Located at 201 Lyons Avenue, approximately 1.5–2 miles away or about a 5–10-minute drive. The hospital has adult and pediatric emergency services. Newark Beth Israel

• University Hospital: Located at 150 Bergen Street, approximately 3–4 miles away or about a 10–20-minute drive. University Hospital is Northern New Jersey’s state-designated Level I trauma center. University Hospital

• Trinitas Regional Medical Center: Located at 225 Williamson Street in Elizabeth, approximately 4–5 miles away or about a 15–20-minute drive. Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Accessibility for Visiting Family

Elev8’s location is reasonably accessible for families traveling from North Jersey, New York City, and other parts of the metropolitan area. Its proximity to Newark Airport, Newark Penn Station, the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 78, and Routes 1 and 9 makes same-day travel possible for many visitors.

However, families should confirm the following before making the trip:

• Current visiting days and hours

• Whether visits require clinical approval

• How many visitors are permitted

• Whether children can visit

• Identification requirements

• Parking instructions

• Whether family therapy is offered in person or virtually

• Whether the building has accessible entrances, restrooms, and visiting areas

The facility’s public information doesn’t provide enough detail to confirm its physical accessibility features or current visitation policy. A visit shouldn’t be scheduled until Elev8 confirms that the client is eligible to receive visitors.

7 Questions to Ask Elev8 Center of New Jersey 

Where is Elev8 Center of New Jersey Located?

Elev8 is located at 20 Toler Place, Newark, NJ 07114. The facility is in Northern New Jersey and serves people from Newark, surrounding communities, and the broader Tri-State area.

Does Elev8 Center of New Jersey Offer Detox?

Yes. Elev8 reports providing medically monitored detoxification for alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, kratom, stimulants, and other substances.

How Long is Treatment at Elev8?

Elev8 reports that its short-term residential program generally lasts approximately 28–35 days. It also offers longer residential care, but the standard length of that program is not published. Treatment duration depends on individual needs and insurance authorization.

Does Elev8 Offer Outpatient Treatment?

Elev8 offers an outpatient program for people who have completed short-term residential or an inpatient program. Contact the center to confirm current availability, scheduling, and admission requirements.

Does Elev8 Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment?

Elev8 reports using medications during detox and continuing appropriate medications during rehabilitation. Public information is less clear about which medications are initiated or dispensed onsite. Ask the center to confirm its current policy for buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and externally prescribed medication.

Does Elev8 Accept Medicaid?

Elev8 lists Medicaid as an accepted payment option. Eligibility, network participation, authorization, and personal costs should still be verified before admission.

Is Elev8 CARF Accredited?

Yes. CARF lists Elev8 Center of New Jersey as holding a three-year accreditation for an adult residential behavioral health program focused on substance use disorders. Elev8 was first accredited by CARF in 2022.