ABOUT ENDEAVOR HOUSE SOUTH
Endeavor House provides substance abuse treatment for adults at three locations in New Jersey, two residential and one outpatient. This facility, close to the waterfront in downtown Keyport is the southern and smaller of the two residential facilities, at which partial hospitalization outpatient programming is also offered. Along with residential care, medical detox services and medication-assisted therapy are available. Endeavor prioritizes family involvement in recovery, a 12-step approach, and holistic therapies.
The more than 40-year-old Endeavor group is now part of Pinnacle Treatment Centers, which operates rehab programs in eight states, including seven in New Jersey. The larger Endeavor House, in Kearney, provides the same services as Keyport, as well as partnering with Delaware Valley Medical in Pennsauken for medication-assisted therapy.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to the Endeavor House website, the length of treatment for residential treatment, following detox, is typically 20 days. A more intensive seven-day program is also available. Clients begin the admissions process with a phone call, and a medical exam is is conducted on-site during in-take.
Both medical and psychological services are included in Endeavor’s residential programming. The facility’s website describes a holistic program during which daily group therapy sessions, twice-weekly individual therapy, multi-family groups, and 12-step concepts and practices (including work with a local sponsor) complement art and music therapy sessions. meditation, and nutritional guidance. Some individualized plans also incorporate methadone, Suboxone, or Vivitrol treatment.
Aftercare at Endeavor House makes supportive client connections a priority, such as continued participation in Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous. Alumni activities range from sober social events to return visits at the residence.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Endeavor House employs doctors, nurses, social workers, and master’s-level therapists. Bachelor’s-level counselors with experience are also on staff, and some hold American Psychological Association certifications for addiction treatment, according to job descriptions on the facility’s website.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Endeavor House South is set in an older, multi-story home with bay windows, shared bedrooms, meeting spaces, and recreation areas. The residence is just a block from the Keyport Waterfront Path. Smoking is allowed, but personal electronic are not.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, Best-rehabs.com has received feedback from 13 former Endeavor House South clients. Six reviews were very positive, five were moderately critical, and one mixed. Alumni awarded an average of 3.5 out of five stars for the overall effectiveness of treatment and tended to agree that the facility was clean and well-maintained. However, of the six polled more extensively, most indicated dissatisfaction with holistic offerings, an aspect the facility’s website emphasizes, but which garnered just two- and three-star ratings.
The program’s environment received praise from three alumni, who noted its “cohesive and peaceful” and “beautiful” atmosphere. Two also highlighted the value of group processing. On the other hand, nearly one-third of reviewers cited a lack of personalized attention or treatment as weaknesses.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Two loved ones of alumni submitted highly favorable reviews to Best-rehabs.com regarding Endeavor House South. One chose mostly four-star ratings and the other mostly five-star for an array of metrics measured, including options in counseling approaches and the staff’s level of training and experience. Cathy highlighted the staff’s commitment to keeping family members involved and informed – one of the facility’s stated priorities. D.C. also praised the staff as warm and caring and reported that Endeavor helped their child after other attempts at rehab failed.
FINANCING
More than two dozen accepted insurance plans are listed on the Endeavor House website. A financial coordinator is available to help clients arrange for coverage or private pay.