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Addiction Treatment Centers in Colorado

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Denver3 centers Colorado Springs3 centers Aurora3 centers Fort Collins3 centers Boulder2 centers

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How much does rehab cost in Colorado?▼

The cost of rehab in Colorado varies widely based on the type of program, duration, and amenities. Inpatient programs typically range from $5,000 to $30,000 for 30 days. Many facilities accept insurance, which can cover a significant portion. Outpatient options are generally more affordable. Call for help understanding your specific cost.

Does Medicaid cover rehab in Colorado?▼

Yes, Medicaid covers substance abuse treatment in Colorado. Coverage details vary by plan, but most Medicaid programs cover detox, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment. Contact our helpline for assistance verifying your Medicaid benefits.

What types of rehab are available in Colorado?▼

Colorado offers a full range of addiction treatment options including medical detox, residential inpatient programs, outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and sober living arrangements. Specialized programs for veterans, women, and young adults are also available.

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Addiction Treatment Landscape in Colorado

According to the most recent CDC WONDER analysis, the overdose mortality rate in Colorado is 28.1 per 100k, below the US national figure of 32.6. The treatment landscape covered on this page spans residential, partial-hospitalization, intensive-outpatient, standard outpatient, and medical-detox programs run by federally-licensed providers.

Listings are sourced from the federal SAMHSA treatment locator and updated quarterly against state licensing-board records. No pay-for-placement.

Aftercare & Long-Term Recovery in Colorado

If you complete a residential or IOP program in Colorado without an aftercare plan, your relapse risk is materially elevated for the first 90 days post-discharge. Most facilities build an aftercare plan with you during the last week of treatment.

Outpatient continuation

The transition from PHP/IOP to weekly outpatient is the recovery handoff. Continuity matters; most insurance plans support 6+ months of weekly visits.

Sober living homes

Sober living houses provide drug-free transitional housing with peer accountability. NARR-certified residences in Colorado are the safest bet — verify before signing.

Mutual-support groups

Multiple frameworks exist: AA, NA, SMART Recovery (cognitive), Refuge Recovery (Buddhist), LifeRing (secular), Celebrate Recovery (Christian). Try several; find fit.

MAT continuation

Continuation of MAT for opioid-use disorder is associated with reduced overdose mortality. The default plan is indefinite continuation unless a slow supervised taper is chosen.

Peer recovery coaching

A growing component of Colorado's recovery infrastructure: certified peer specialists who have lived experience and state credentials. Available through many Medicaid plans.

Naloxone access

In Colorado, pharmacies dispense naloxone without prescription under a standing order. Free or low-cost. Family members and friends should be trained in administration.

The first 90 days post-discharge are highest-risk. Daily community contact, scheduled therapy/coaching, MAT continuity, written relapse-response plan.

What to Expect During Treatment in Colorado

Different facilities run different daily structures, but the core ingredients of effective addiction treatment are remarkably consistent across Colorado. Patients with realistic expectations engage faster and complete at higher rates than those without.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Identifies thought patterns that drive substance use; teaches alternative coping. Strong evidence base across substances.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Best evidence for low-motivation entry to treatment. MI typically lasts 2–4 sessions and is often paired with another evidence-based therapy.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Combines pharmacology and counseling. The strongest evidence base in addiction medicine — particularly for opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy was designed for borderline personality disorder but adapts well to substance use with co-occurring emotion dysregulation or self-harm.

Trauma-focused therapy

About half of people entering addiction treatment also meet criteria for a trauma-related diagnosis. Specific therapies (EMDR, CPT, Seeking Safety) address both.

12-Step facilitation & peer support

No single mutual-support framework works for everyone. Colorado facilities now typically introduce 2–3 options during treatment so patients can choose what fits.

Treatment Levels Available in Colorado

LevelDurationOOP (insured)Best fit
Medical detox3–7 days$0–$3,000Severe alcohol/opioid withdrawal
Residential / Inpatient28–90 days$0–$10,000Moderate-to-severe addiction, 24/7 structure needed
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)2–6 weeks$0–$5,00020+ hrs/wk structured care
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)8–12 weeks$0–$2,5009–19 hrs/wk, fits work/school
Standard Outpatient3–12+ months$0–$1,500Aftercare or mild dependence

Admission Process at Colorado Treatment Centers

Admission to substance-use treatment in Colorado typically takes between one and seven business days, faster if the situation is medically urgent. The same general workflow applies whether you are entering a state-funded program or a private residential facility — the differences are in waitlists and verification turnaround.

  1. Initial confidential call. Speak with admissions — substance(s), length of use, co-occurring conditions, living situation.
  2. Insurance verification. Facility runs benefits with your provider — usually within 24 hours. Written estimate before commitment.
  3. Clinical assessment (ASAM). Licensed clinician determines level of care (detox / residential / PHP / IOP / outpatient).
  4. Pre-admission planning. Date, transportation, work/school, medication reconciliation, family-involvement plan.
  5. Day-one intake. Arrival, paperwork, medical exam, treatment-plan briefing, primary therapist meeting, programming begins.
For a medical crisis from substance use, call 911. For same-day non-emergency in Colorado, SAMHSA at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — confidential, free, 24/7.

Paying for Treatment Without Insurance in Colorado

Lack of insurance is not a barrier to addiction treatment in Colorado — it is a navigation challenge. State Medicaid expansion, federal block grants, sliding-scale clinics, VA benefits, faith-based programs, and drug courts all offer pathways.

  1. Health First Colorado (state Medicaid): Income below ~138% FPL qualifies most adults. Apply at healthcare.gov.
  2. State-funded / SAMHSA block-grant programs: Free or sliding-scale via SAPT-funded providers in Colorado.
  3. Veterans Affairs / TRICARE: VA covers addiction treatment regardless of discharge status (Character-of-Discharge review available).
  4. Non-profit faith-based: Salvation Army ARC, Teen Challenge offer 6–12 month residential at no cost.
  5. Drug courts / diversion: Court-supervised treatment substitutes for incarceration; funded.
  6. FQHC sliding-scale: Federally Qualified Health Centers in Colorado — find at HRSA.gov.
  7. Payment plans: Many private facilities accept 6–24 month interest-free plans for outpatient/IOP.

Insurance Coverage in Colorado

Under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most insurance plans in Colorado must cover substance-use treatment at parity with physical-health benefits.

Aetna · Anthem · Blue Cross Blue Shield · Cigna · Humana · Kaiser Permanente · UnitedHealthcare · Medicare · Health First Colorado · Tricare (military) · VA Community Care

In Colorado, Medicaid is administered as Health First Colorado. State-licensed facilities are typically required to accept it for substance-use treatment. Verify eligibility at medicaid.gov.

Family Resources & Support in Colorado

Family-systems work used to be optional in addiction treatment; today, it is built into the curriculum at most Colorado mid-size and larger facilities. The retention and 1-year-sober data justifies the time investment.

If you are the family member

  • You are not the first family member in Colorado dealing with this. Al-Anon (alcohol) and Nar-Anon (other substances) hold in-person and online meetings statewide.
  • Federal explainer: NIDA "Drugs, Brains, and Behavior" — written for families, not clinicians. Free to download.
  • Forget what TV shows about interventions. CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is the evidence-based family approach that does better than ambush-style confrontations.
  • Most recovery journeys include at least one relapse. The family's position should be readiness, not surprise; re-engagement plans should pre-date the first relapse.

Specialized Programs for Specific Populations in Colorado

Population-specific programming is not marketing fluff — it is supported by retention data. Colorado facilities with targeted tracks for women, veterans, adolescents, and LGBTQ+ patients see materially better completion rates than mixed programming for those groups.

Women's programs

Trauma-informed care, pregnancy-aware medical management, parenting groups.

Men's programs

Emotion-regulation focus, anger management, fatherhood support, identity processing.

Adolescents (13–17)

School integration, family therapy required, lower-intensity longer-duration models.

Veterans

Combat-trauma-aware programming, VA Community Care eligibility, military culture competence.

LGBTQ+

Identity-affirming therapy, anti-discrimination policies, family-of-choice integration.

Dual diagnosis

Psychiatry on staff, integrated treatment of depression/anxiety/PTSD/bipolar alongside substance use.

Healthcare professionals

Nursing/physician recovery monitoring, confidential reporting, return-to-practice protocols.

Seniors (65+)

Late-onset alcohol-use disorder, polypharmacy concerns, age-appropriate group composition.

Sources & Authority References

All statistics and policy claims sourced from federal-government and peer-reviewed agencies. Last verified May 2026.

  1. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — federal directory of licensed substance-use-treatment facilities.
  2. CDC WONDER Database — state-level overdose mortality (Colorado: 28.1/100k).
  3. CMS — Mental Health Parity Act.
  4. NIDA — Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment.
  5. ASAM Criteria.
  6. Medicaid.gov — Behavioral Health Services.
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Colorado Facility Profiles

The Colorado treatment providers above differ meaningfully in programming intensity, clinical staffing models, and population fit. Use the profiles below to narrow your shortlist before contacting admissions.

View all 20 facility profiles

AllHealth Network

Castle Rock, Colorado

AllHealth Network operates as a state-licensed addiction treatment provider in Castle Rock, Colorado, credentialed to deliver clinically supervised care across the standard ASAM continuum. Programming emphasizes evidence-based modalities — including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medication-assisted treatment where clinically indicated — delivered by licensed clinicians under physician oversight. Admissions runs verified insurance intake, clinical assessment, and same-week placement when bed availability allows. Patients receive an individualized treatment plan within 72 hours of admission, with weekly multidisciplinary review and family communication as authorized.

Cedar Ridge Behav Health Solutions

Walsenburg, Colorado

Aftercare at Cedar Ridge Behav Health Solutions is built into the treatment plan from day one, not bolted on at discharge. Patients leaving the Walsenburg program have a named outpatient provider, a scheduled first appointment within seven days, a medication continuation plan if applicable, and a sober-housing recommendation if returning home presents a relapse risk. Colorado alumni are invited to weekly recovery groups and have access to clinical consultation in the first 90 days post-discharge — the window where relapse risk runs highest. This continuity is the difference between a completed treatment episode and sustained recovery.

Acqua Recovery

Fort Collins, Colorado

Levels of care at Acqua Recovery span medically supervised detox, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient — letting clinicians match intensity to ASAM criteria as recovery progresses. The Fort Collins facility maintains 24/7 nursing during detox and inpatient phases, with medical director consultation available for complex withdrawal presentations. Step-down decisions follow standardized clinical criteria rather than calendar dates, so Colorado residents complete higher-intensity care only as long as it's clinically warranted, then transition to less restrictive settings with continuity of therapist and treatment plan.

AllHealth Network

Castle Rock, Colorado

Aftercare at AllHealth Network is built into the treatment plan from day one, not bolted on at discharge. Patients leaving the Castle Rock program have a named outpatient provider, a scheduled first appointment within seven days, a medication continuation plan if applicable, and a sober-housing recommendation if returning home presents a relapse risk. Colorado alumni are invited to weekly recovery groups and have access to clinical consultation in the first 90 days post-discharge — the window where relapse risk runs highest. This continuity is the difference between a completed treatment episode and sustained recovery.

A Good Life Counseling

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Aftercare at A Good Life Counseling is built into the treatment plan from day one, not bolted on at discharge. Patients leaving the Colorado Springs program have a named outpatient provider, a scheduled first appointment within seven days, a medication continuation plan if applicable, and a sober-housing recommendation if returning home presents a relapse risk. Colorado alumni are invited to weekly recovery groups and have access to clinical consultation in the first 90 days post-discharge — the window where relapse risk runs highest. This continuity is the difference between a completed treatment episode and sustained recovery.

Colorado Treatment Services

Pueblo, Colorado

Colorado Treatment Services serves adults across the spectrum of substance-use severity — from working professionals seeking discrete treatment for early-stage alcohol dependence to patients with decades of opioid use, prior treatment episodes, and complex medical histories. The Pueblo program adapts intensity and approach to the individual: some patients need primarily medical stabilization and connection to MAT, others need intensive psychotherapy for unprocessed trauma, others need both. Colorado admissions screens for fit before admission rather than after — patients whose needs fall outside the program's scope are referred to appropriate alternatives.

Belair Road Health Solutions

Walsenburg, Colorado

Belair Road Health Solutions operates as a state-licensed addiction treatment provider in Walsenburg, Colorado, credentialed to deliver clinically supervised care across the standard ASAM continuum. Programming emphasizes evidence-based modalities — including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medication-assisted treatment where clinically indicated — delivered by licensed clinicians under physician oversight. Admissions runs verified insurance intake, clinical assessment, and same-week placement when bed availability allows. Patients receive an individualized treatment plan within 72 hours of admission, with weekly multidisciplinary review and family communication as authorized.

Yampa River Counseling

Craig, Colorado

Yampa River Counseling operates as a state-licensed addiction treatment provider in Craig, Colorado, credentialed to deliver clinically supervised care across the standard ASAM continuum. Programming emphasizes evidence-based modalities — including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medication-assisted treatment where clinically indicated — delivered by licensed clinicians under physician oversight. Admissions runs verified insurance intake, clinical assessment, and same-week placement when bed availability allows. Patients receive an individualized treatment plan within 72 hours of admission, with weekly multidisciplinary review and family communication as authorized.

BHG Westminster Treatment Center

Westminster, Colorado

BHG Westminster Treatment Center serves adults across the spectrum of substance-use severity — from working professionals seeking discrete treatment for early-stage alcohol dependence to patients with decades of opioid use, prior treatment episodes, and complex medical histories. The Westminster program adapts intensity and approach to the individual: some patients need primarily medical stabilization and connection to MAT, others need intensive psychotherapy for unprocessed trauma, others need both. Colorado admissions screens for fit before admission rather than after — patients whose needs fall outside the program's scope are referred to appropriate alternatives.

BHG Longmont Treatment Center

Longmont, Colorado

Levels of care at BHG Longmont Treatment Center span medically supervised detox, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient — letting clinicians match intensity to ASAM criteria as recovery progresses. The Longmont facility maintains 24/7 nursing during detox and inpatient phases, with medical director consultation available for complex withdrawal presentations. Step-down decisions follow standardized clinical criteria rather than calendar dates, so Colorado residents complete higher-intensity care only as long as it's clinically warranted, then transition to less restrictive settings with continuity of therapist and treatment plan.

AllHealth Network

Castle Rock, Colorado

A typical week at AllHealth Network blends process groups, psychoeducation, individual therapy, and recovery-skill workshops — structured to address both substance use and the co-occurring patterns that fuel relapse. The Castle Rock program incorporates trauma-informed approaches, twelve-step facilitation as one (not the only) recovery pathway, and experiential modalities including mindfulness and physical wellness. Colorado patients receive a relapse-prevention plan in the final week of residential care, with named triggers, named coping skills, and named support contacts — not a generic handout.

Cedar Ridge Behav Health Solutions

Walsenburg, Colorado

Aftercare at Cedar Ridge Behav Health Solutions is built into the treatment plan from day one, not bolted on at discharge. Patients leaving the Walsenburg program have a named outpatient provider, a scheduled first appointment within seven days, a medication continuation plan if applicable, and a sober-housing recommendation if returning home presents a relapse risk. Colorado alumni are invited to weekly recovery groups and have access to clinical consultation in the first 90 days post-discharge — the window where relapse risk runs highest. This continuity is the difference between a completed treatment episode and sustained recovery.

Creative Treatment Options

Denver, Colorado

Creative Treatment Options operates as a state-licensed addiction treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, credentialed to deliver clinically supervised care across the standard ASAM continuum. Programming emphasizes evidence-based modalities — including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medication-assisted treatment where clinically indicated — delivered by licensed clinicians under physician oversight. Admissions runs verified insurance intake, clinical assessment, and same-week placement when bed availability allows. Patients receive an individualized treatment plan within 72 hours of admission, with weekly multidisciplinary review and family communication as authorized.

Advocate Counseling

Denver, Colorado

Aftercare at Advocate Counseling is built into the treatment plan from day one, not bolted on at discharge. Patients leaving the Denver program have a named outpatient provider, a scheduled first appointment within seven days, a medication continuation plan if applicable, and a sober-housing recommendation if returning home presents a relapse risk. Colorado alumni are invited to weekly recovery groups and have access to clinical consultation in the first 90 days post-discharge — the window where relapse risk runs highest. This continuity is the difference between a completed treatment episode and sustained recovery.

Cedar Springs Hospital

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Outcome tracking at Cedar Springs Hospital extends beyond completion rates: the Colorado Springs facility follows up at 30, 90, and 180 days post-discharge to measure abstinence, quality of life, employment stability, and re-engagement with substance use. Aggregate outcome data is reviewed quarterly by clinical leadership and used to refine programming — what's working with which presentations gets reinforced, what's not gets revised. Colorado families considering this provider can request outcome summaries during the admissions consultation; transparency about real-world results is a marker of a clinically serious program.

Southern CO Comprehensive Court Servs

Pueblo, Colorado

A typical week at Southern CO Comprehensive Court Servs blends process groups, psychoeducation, individual therapy, and recovery-skill workshops — structured to address both substance use and the co-occurring patterns that fuel relapse. The Pueblo program incorporates trauma-informed approaches, twelve-step facilitation as one (not the only) recovery pathway, and experiential modalities including mindfulness and physical wellness. Colorado patients receive a relapse-prevention plan in the final week of residential care, with named triggers, named coping skills, and named support contacts — not a generic handout.

Counseling Services of Longmont

Longmont, Colorado

Admissions at Counseling Services of Longmont begins with a verification call: insurance details are run against the patient's specific plan within 24-48 hours, and a written estimate of out-of-pocket cost is provided before the patient commits. The Longmont facility accepts most commercial PPO plans and many HMO plans with referral, plus self-pay arrangements with payment plans available. Colorado residents whose insurance falls short or who carry Medicaid-only coverage are routed to appropriate alternatives — the goal is connection to care, not just filling a bed.

Sample Therapy Services

Longmont, Colorado

Family involvement at Sample Therapy Services is structured, not optional. The Longmont facility runs a family-education program covering the disease model of addiction, codependency dynamics, communication patterns that enable versus support recovery, and the realistic shape of post-treatment life. Colorado families participate via in-person sessions when geography permits and structured video sessions otherwise. Discharge planning explicitly addresses the family system the patient is returning to — boundary conversations, household alcohol policy, naloxone training where indicated — not just the patient in isolation.

CuraWest

Denver, Colorado

A typical week at CuraWest blends process groups, psychoeducation, individual therapy, and recovery-skill workshops — structured to address both substance use and the co-occurring patterns that fuel relapse. The Denver program incorporates trauma-informed approaches, twelve-step facilitation as one (not the only) recovery pathway, and experiential modalities including mindfulness and physical wellness. Colorado patients receive a relapse-prevention plan in the final week of residential care, with named triggers, named coping skills, and named support contacts — not a generic handout.

Yampa Valley Psychotherapists

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Many patients arriving at Yampa Valley Psychotherapists present with co-occurring mental-health conditions — anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, or attention disorders — that interact with the addiction in ways that demand integrated treatment rather than sequential. The Steamboat Springs clinical team is built for dual-diagnosis cases: licensed mental-health professionals alongside addiction specialists, psychiatric medication management when indicated, and treatment plans that address both conditions simultaneously. Colorado adults who've cycled through detox-only programs without lasting results often see better outcomes with this integrated approach.