Sandstone Care Boulder

Outpatient Care That Empowers Responsibility in Young People

Treatment focuses on the unique needs of teens and young adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Programs are age-specific, meaning therapy is grounded in the pressures and realities of adolescence and early adulthood. The flexibility of outpatient care offers structured support while continuing with school, work, or family responsibilities. Evidence-based therapies help clients regulate emotions, address trauma, and build sustainable coping skills for long-term recovery.

Peer Connection Fosters Support and Sober Social Outings

These sessions give parents and loved ones concrete ways to support progress while maintaining healthy boundaries. Small group sizes allow peers to form authentic connections, reducing the isolation that often accompanies substance use and mental health struggles. After treatment, the alumni program and ongoing peer events create a safety net of sober support that continues long after clients leave the program.

Preparing Clients with Tools for Independence After Treatment

For teens, staying on track with coursework during treatment helps reduce the stress of falling behind. For young adults, vocational counseling provides tools to set career goals, practice life skills, and gain confidence in re-entering school or the workforce. By blending therapy with educational and career support, the program ensures recovery is not only about sobriety but also about building a stable and meaningful future.

Healing in the Calming Colorado Landscape

The outpatient facility is easily accessible for many communities at the foot of the Rockies. The light-filled office space is welcoming, while encouraging both privacy and connection with peers. The nearby mountains offer a calming presence before and after sessions.

Client Reviews

Many reviewers highlight the caring staff, quality therapy, and the strong alumni community.

• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): Staff are consistently described as compassionate, professional, and patient, helping clients feel supported through recovery. "The staff at Sandstone did an amazing job to make me feel welcome and comfortable."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (80% positive): Many clients share meaningful progress in sobriety, mental health, and relationships, crediting the program with life-changing impact. "I now have a great relationship with my family, a true connection with my friends and most important I have a life worth living now."
• Support & Community (90% positive): The alumni program and peer events are highly valued for fostering ongoing connection and support after treatment. "The Alumni group is a fantastic way to stay connected with a supportive sober community."
• Facility & Environment: Families and professionals note the structured programs, family involvement, and holistic elements like alumni activities and life skills support. Some reviews describe the program as unique in its comprehensive approach.
• Access & Process: Most appreciated staff guidance with only a small number wishing for less rigid program models.