16 SAMHSA-listed treatment centers in Colorado. Free, confidential help available 24/7.
Denver, CO · ★ 4.5
Denver, CO · ★ 4.6
Denver, CO · ★ 4.0
Boulder, CO · ★ 4.2
Boulder, CO · ★ 4.4
Boulder, CO · ★ 4.7
Boulder, CO · ★ 4.9
Colorado Springs, CO · ★ 4.1
Colorado Springs, CO · ★ 4.8
Fort Collins, CO · ★ 4.5
Fort Collins, CO · ★ 4.7
Fort Collins, CO · ★ 4.0
Fort Collins, CO · ★ 4.4
Aurora, CO · ★ 4.0
Aurora, CO · ★ 4.1
Aurora, CO · ★ 4.1
Drug-overdose mortality in Colorado reached 28.1 per 100k in the most recent CDC dataset, which is below the US baseline of 32.6. Treatment options on this page range from short-stay medical detox to multi-month residential to flexible outpatient care, all from federally-credentialed providers.
Listings are sourced from the federal SAMHSA treatment locator and updated quarterly against state licensing-board records. No pay-for-placement.
Whether you choose a non-profit IOP in your hometown or a private residential program elsewhere in Colorado, hours-per-day, group-therapy density, and medical-management cadence follow industry-standard patterns. The card grid below outlines the standard modalities.
A cognitive-behavioral framework applied to substance use: identify automatic thoughts, examine evidence for/against them, rehearse alternative behaviors.
A counseling style, not a manualized therapy. MI principles inform many evidence-based addiction protocols, especially in induction phases.
Combines pharmacology and counseling. The strongest evidence base in addiction medicine — particularly for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
A skills-acquisition therapy. Patients learn distress-tolerance and emotion-regulation techniques explicitly, in group format.
The data on trauma-addiction comorbidity is strong: ~50% co-occurrence. Treatment programs that address both perform better than those that sequence one before the other.
No single mutual-support framework works for everyone. Colorado facilities now typically introduce 2–3 options during treatment so patients can choose what fits.
Lack of private insurance is a navigation challenge, not a wall. Colorado has seven distinct funding pathways for addiction treatment — Medicaid, federal SAPT grants, VA, faith-based, drug courts, FQHC sliding-scale, payment plans.
Whether the patient is a teenager, a returning veteran, a healthcare professional, or someone managing a co-occurring mental-health diagnosis, Colorado facilities increasingly offer matched programming designed for that demographic.
Trauma-informed care, pregnancy-aware medical management, parenting groups.
Emotion-regulation focus, anger management, fatherhood support, identity processing.
School integration, family therapy required, lower-intensity longer-duration models.
Combat-trauma-aware programming, VA Community Care eligibility, military culture competence.
Identity-affirming therapy, anti-discrimination policies, family-of-choice integration.
Psychiatry on staff, integrated treatment of depression/anxiety/PTSD/bipolar alongside substance use.
Nursing/physician recovery monitoring, confidential reporting, return-to-practice protocols.
Late-onset alcohol-use disorder, polypharmacy concerns, age-appropriate group composition.
Most Colorado addiction treatment programs follow a similar five-step admission process. From first call to first day in treatment, expect 1–7 days depending on facility availability and insurance verification turnaround. Same-day admissions are possible for acute cases, especially at facilities providing medical detox in major Colorado metro areas.
| Level | Duration | OOP (insured) | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | 3–7 days | $0–$3,000 | Severe alcohol/opioid withdrawal |
| Residential / Inpatient | 28–90 days | $0–$10,000 | Moderate-to-severe addiction, 24/7 structure needed |
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | 2–6 weeks | $0–$5,000 | 20+ hrs/wk structured care |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | 8–12 weeks | $0–$2,500 | 9–19 hrs/wk, fits work/school |
| Standard Outpatient | 3–12+ months | $0–$1,500 | Aftercare or mild dependence |
For families of someone entering treatment in Colorado: you have a role to play, and the facility almost certainly has resources for you specifically — psychoeducation evenings, family-systems therapy, support-group referrals.
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.
A treatment program in Colorado is a starting block, not a finish line. Sustained recovery comes from what happens in the 12 months after discharge — outpatient continuation, sober living, mutual-support groups, MAT continuation if applicable, peer-recovery support.
Continuing outpatient therapy is the bridge from intensive treatment to long-term sobriety. Most insurance plans cover at least 6 months of weekly sessions.
Transitional drug-free housing post-treatment. Length of stay 30 days to a year. Look for NARR (National Alliance for Recovery Residences) certification for quality.
Multiple frameworks exist: AA, NA, SMART Recovery (cognitive), Refuge Recovery (Buddhist), LifeRing (secular), Celebrate Recovery (Christian). Try several; find fit.
MAT is a chronic-disease management strategy, not a short-term bridge. Colorado patients on long-term MAT show materially lower relapse and overdose rates.
A growing component of Colorado's recovery infrastructure: certified peer specialists who have lived experience and state credentials. Available through many Medicaid plans.
Free Narcan kits at most Colorado pharmacies without prescription. Train family in administration.
The first 90 days post-discharge are highest-risk. Daily community contact, scheduled therapy/coaching, MAT continuity, written relapse-response plan.
All statistics and policy claims sourced from federal-government and peer-reviewed agencies. Last verified May 2026.
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.
Many patients arriving at Restore Behavioral Health 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 Denver 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.
Aftercare at Bloom Behavioral Health 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.
Family involvement at Anchor Behavioral Health is structured, not optional. The Denver 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.
Outcome tracking at Phoenix Behavioral Health extends beyond completion rates: the Boulder 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.
Outcome tracking at Solace Behavioral Health extends beyond completion rates: the Boulder 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.
A typical week at Harmony Behavioral Health 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 Boulder 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.
Admissions at Vitality Behavioral Health 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 Boulder 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.
A typical week at Nova Behavioral Health 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 Colorado Springs 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.
Clinical staffing at the Colorado Springs location includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors, master's-level therapists, registered nurses on rotation, and a consulting physician experienced in addiction medicine. Eclipse Behavioral Health maintains the Colorado-required staffing ratios for residential addiction treatment and follows ASAM-aligned clinical practice guidelines. Group therapy is co-facilitated when census permits, and individual sessions occur a minimum of twice weekly during residential phases. Family therapy is scheduled weekly once the patient has stabilized and consents to family involvement, typically by day 10 of admission.
Aftercare at Sage Behavioral Health is built into the treatment plan from day one, not bolted on at discharge. Patients leaving the Fort Collins 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.
Admissions at Serenity Recovery Institute 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 Fort Collins 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.
Clinical staffing at the Fort Collins location includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors, master's-level therapists, registered nurses on rotation, and a consulting physician experienced in addiction medicine. Haven Recovery Institute maintains the Colorado-required staffing ratios for residential addiction treatment and follows ASAM-aligned clinical practice guidelines. Group therapy is co-facilitated when census permits, and individual sessions occur a minimum of twice weekly during residential phases. Family therapy is scheduled weekly once the patient has stabilized and consents to family involvement, typically by day 10 of admission.
Levels of care at Clarity Recovery Institute 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.
Clinical staffing at the Aurora location includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors, master's-level therapists, registered nurses on rotation, and a consulting physician experienced in addiction medicine. Beacon Recovery Institute maintains the Colorado-required staffing ratios for residential addiction treatment and follows ASAM-aligned clinical practice guidelines. Group therapy is co-facilitated when census permits, and individual sessions occur a minimum of twice weekly during residential phases. Family therapy is scheduled weekly once the patient has stabilized and consents to family involvement, typically by day 10 of admission.
Many patients arriving at Summit Recovery Institute 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 Aurora 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.
A typical week at Crest Recovery Institute 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 Aurora 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.