Elevate Addiction Services - Lake Tahoe

Nature-Based Setting for Recovery

Located in South Lake Tahoe, Elevate provides treatment in a lodge-style campus surrounded by mountain views and pine trees. The retreat-like environment allows clients to step away from daily stress while engaging in a program designed to restore health and well-being.

Holistic, Non-12-Step Approach

Treatment typically runs 30–35 days after detox, with flexibility for longer stays when needed. The Elevate Method emphasizes healing the root causes of substance use, combining therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with mindfulness, yoga, and physical fitness. While the program minimizes reliance on medication, buprenorphine and other supports are available for safe detox and opioid treatment.

Amenities That Reinforce Wellness

Clients benefit from chef-prepared meals designed to support nutrition in recovery, private or shared rooms, and access to both indoor and outdoor fitness activities. Amenities include a pool, sauna, volleyball court, and guided hikes, helping clients regain strength and balance. These comforts make treatment feel less institutional and more like a restorative retreat.

Lasting Support and Specialized Programs

Elevate extends care beyond the residential stay through structured aftercare, including online support groups, check-in counseling, and referrals to community services. Tracks are available for veterans, trauma survivors, and clients with co-occurring conditions. The Graduate Assurance Plan also allows individuals to return for up to 30 days within six months, reinforcing long-term stability.

Client Reviews

Clients describe Elevate Addiction Services – South Lake Tahoe as a life-changing place to heal, with staff who bring both professional skill and lived experience. Many highlight the program’s tools, community, and environment as key to lasting recovery.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Staff are consistently praised as compassionate, knowledgeable, and often in recovery themselves, which makes clients feel understood. "The staff truly care about each individual client."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many reviews credit Elevate with saving or rebuilding lives, citing powerful breakthroughs and confidence to stay sober.
• Facility & Environment (85% positive): The serene Tahoe setting, comfortable rooms, and welcoming community environment stand out. "A truly amazing place for healing in the pines."
• Access & Process: Several note smooth admissions and structured daily routines that reduce stress and build healthy habits.
• Support & Community: Alumni programming, peer connections, and family involvement are recurring strengths.