Who We Are

The mission of Evolve Recovery Center is to give you dignified, personalized addiction and behavioral health services. We accomplish this with evidence-based therapy in a welcoming treatment center in Toms River. We strive to help you feel safe as you concentrate on recovery and learn vital skills for a life of sobriety. Finally, our vision is that every call for help gets answered and that our treatment always puts your needs first.

Stephanie Zitani, MS, LCADC

Clinical Director, Evolve Toms River

Clinical Director Stephanie Zitani received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Kings College and her master's degree in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Born and raised in Forked River, NJ, she has been in substance use treatment for the last 7 years. Stephanie chose this field after she had a close family member pass away from an opiate overdose.

Christopher Rienas, Psychiatrist, M.D.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Christopher Rienas brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a Medical Director at Praesum Healthcare. Double board-certified in both Addiction Psychiatry and General Psychiatry, Dr. Rienas continues to elevate our programs treating substance use and mental health disorders with his deep understanding of addiction and psychiatry.

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Why Should You Go To Evolve Recovery Center Toms River?

Evolve Recovery Center provides the foundation needed for effective, enduring drugs and alcohol rehab. We address the fundamental reasons for substance use and create a personalized treatment strategy to elevate your mental and behavioral health while you’re with us and after you have progressed to a healthier life. Our private and accommodating facility and compassionate staff give you the ability to focus on what matters most during your time with us -- you.

Our Treatment

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So why choose the Evolve Recovery Center in Toms River? When you stay at our rehab facility, you should find a superior level of in-depth inpatient care. At Evolve Recovery Center Toms River, you’ll find:

Evidence-based care and counseling, that includes individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling, and 12-step meetings.
Lower patient-to-staff ratios.
Continuing aftercare
Semi-private rooms featuring a TV and full bathroom. Private rooms upon special request.
Game rooms, gymnasium, lounge with TV, and outdoor areas for residents.
Chef-provided meals and snacks every day.
24-hour, 7-day-a week ride service to our center.

Our Facility

Our Staff

Our fully credentialed team of counselors, registered nurses, and behavioral health specialists, provide thorough, 24-hour care under the guidance of our clinical and nursing directors.

Our Accreditations

You deserve behavioral health care you can depend on. As a reputable substance use treatment center in Toms River,
Evolve Recovery Center has the following affiliations with nationally recognized entities:

National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) Member
Accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Accredited and certified by The Joint Commission
Certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

About Praesum

Praesum Healthcare operates Evolve Recovery Center Toms River. We were founded in 2004 with an overarching objective of being a trusted source of dignified treatment options for individuals seeking help for substance use and behavioral health disorders. We believe that alcohol and drug rehab is most successful when you have access to personalized, nurturing care in a positive setting.

We established an initial Sunrise Detox site and then steadily increased our organization to include many behavioral healthcare treatment centers across five states. Each facility meets the different requirements of our patients. This continuum of care supports you at every step of your addiction recovery journey.

Discover Our Continuum Of Care

The Evolve residential treatment center in Toms River is simply a stage in our continuum of care. Due to the fact that combating substance use is a multi-step undertaking, we’ve implemented a network of behavioral health facilities, each intended to treat you at any phase in your process. Whether you’re only making the initial step toward a sober life or seek a nurturing setting to continue working on yourself, we are pleased to be a guide for your journey. When you’re looking for care past Evolve Recovery Center’s expertise, we are able to assist you in finding the type of treatment you do need at another facility.

Take The Next Step In Your Recovery At Evolve

Our responsive staff members are standing by to assist you. If you are looking for a secure, nurturing place to concentrate on a sober way of life, call 732-629-9672 today or fill out the form below for a complimentary, private phone consultation. Help is available immediately. We’re available at all hours, every day of the week.