Counselors and therapists can help you identify factors that underly your substance use, to avoid triggers, to strengthen your motivation, and to navigate treatment options. They can also team with certified professionals to administer medication-assisted treatment. More on counseling.
The state can refer you to local counseling and treatment options.
24-hour-a-day/seven-day-a-week emergency residential and respite care, education and day treatment, outpatient in-home therapy and counseling, and other supports for Colorado youth and their families who are in crisis and experiencing trauma, transience, and/or homelessness.
Providence Network offers a two-tiered housing model that promotes the three pillars of whole-life transformation: economic self-sufficiency, healthy relationships, and recovery/personal growth. The first tier programming provides individual counseling, group therapy, vocational assistance, life skills development, spiritual growth, and accountability with 24/7 live-in staff.
Our Behavioral Health providers help patients struggling with chronic medical conditions, stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep problems, and weight management. We serve all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
AspenRidge Recovery is a team of people who want to give back to their community and be a part of something bigger than themselves. All outpatient locations offer affordable, evidence-based treatment for addiction, mental health, trauma, and a life-long recovery support community.
Alpine Recovery Center provides high-quality addiction and mental health treatment for people with Medicaid in Colorado.
Database of physicians specializing in addiction recovery, provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Referrals to local treatment options, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Available in English and Spanish 24/7, 365 days a year.
One-on-one support for parents or loved ones of adolescents misusing substances.
Directory of specialists who treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, provided by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Local counselors and therapists focusing on addiction recovery.
Answers to questions about mental health conditions, treatment options, and related topics. The HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET.
Help for individuals and loved ones in navigating local mental health resources, including support groups, rehab, socialization, and housing services.
Physicians authorized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to treat patients for opioid dependency using medicine.
American Psychological Association member psychologists.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center (MAT/non-MAT)
Sertoma Centre’s Community Mental Health and Counseling is a top Mental Health Provider in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Support groups provide a space for getting social support, a sense of empowerment, and motivation from people who have faced — or are facing — similar challenges and circumstances. More on support groups.
CHOW hosts virtual and in-person support group meetings that are open to all – chefs, servers, bussers, bartenders, owners, suppliers, farmers, writers, dishwashers, and industry veterans.
YPR has over 70 community-based chapters nationwide that welcome individuals of all ages in recovery from substance use disorder. All YPR events are free and welcome all pathways to recovery (MAT, harm reduction, 12-Step, faith-based, SMART, etc).
Adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Focuses on recovery from addiction rather than an individual substance.
12-step program open to anyone who thinks they may have a drinking problem. Seeks to provide a supportive environment for getting and living sober. Has spiritual aspects.
Popular alternative to 12-step programs. Uses cognitive therapy techniques, and seeks to change behaviors that trigger substance misuse.
In-person meetings and phone calls focusing on the challenges of parenting someone who is misusing substances. Includes religious aspects but is open to all.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drinking. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
Get involved with local non-profits working to change perceptions, policies, and laws to improve the lives of those in the recovery community. Many of these organizations also provide peer recovery support service.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drug use. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
12-step meetings for those seeking to stop using marijuana, focusing on shared experiences and empowerment.
For those seeking to address substance use and mental health issues using the 12 steps.
For those who want to stop using crystal meth. Follows the 12-step program.
Addiction Treatment Options Near Me
There are hundreds of treatment facilities in the Colorado area that aim to help people manage their addiction and live a healthier life. Denver and Lakewood have the largest number of rehab centers, but there are also many options in Arvada, Aurora, and Colorado Springs.
Many individuals are looking to limit their travel time to and from treatment facilities. For others, it’s crucial to find an option that is further away from home, eliminating outside exposure to bad influences and temptations.
Choosing the Right Treatment Facility
Start Your Recovery can be used as a resource to direct you to the best treatment center for your individual needs. If you need immediate support, you can also call 844-493-TALK (8255) or visit the Colorado Crisis Services page for state-wide support that is free, confidential, and accessible 24/7.
There are various treatment facility options in the state of Colorado, including:
Cost and Insurance
There are many ways to receive help and support to pay for the cost of treatment in Colorado. Most rehab facilities in the area accept both Medicaid and private health insurance; hundreds of centers also accept Medicare. While only a handful of centers offer free treatment, dozens of facilities offer payment assistance, and over a hundred offer a sliding fee scale, based on income.
Inpatient Treatment
Inpatient or residential rehabs allow patients to live at the facility during their treatment. There are short-term facilities that usually allow a three to six week stay, and there are long-term facilities that typically allow patients to stay for six months to a year. In Colorado, specifically, there are dozens of residential rehabs to choose from.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient rehabs offer daily treatment but allow patients to reside in the comfort of their own home.
There are hundreds of different outpatient rehab centers in the state of Colorado. Denver has the highest number of them, followed by Lakewood, Arvada, and Aurora – each offering dozens of options. There are also a handful of outpatient centers in Colorado Springs.
By learning more about the differences between inpatient and outpatient rehabs, you will be able to choose the best option for your specific needs.
Local Government Programs
Good Samaritan Law
The state of Colorado’s 911 Good Samaritan Law states that a person cannot face criminal prosecution if they report a drug or alcohol overdose, if acting in good faith.
Immunity from criminal prosecution may also apply to a person who remains at the scene of an overdose until a law enforcement officer or an emergency medical responder arrives.
This law also protects the person who has overdosed, giving them criminal immunity, as well.