Find Treatment Centers in Colorado
418 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 1,630 annual opioid deaths.
Quick Answer: Rehab in Colorado
Yes — Colorado has 418 SAMHSA-verified treatment centers offering detox, inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted programs. Most major insurance plans cover treatment under the Mental Health Parity Act. Medicaid covers treatment in all Colorado facilities that accept it.
Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification and same-day placement assistance.
Key Treatment Concepts
The American Society of Addiction Medicine's six-dimension assessment framework used to determine appropriate level of care placement for each patient.
Income-based payment adjustment offered by many Colorado facilities. Patients pay based on ability, making treatment accessible regardless of financial situation.
Treatment approaches validated by peer-reviewed research, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and medication-assisted treatment.
Progressive treatment model starting with the most intensive services (detox, residential) and stepping down through PHP, IOP, outpatient, and aftercare as recovery strengthens.
Quick answer: Colorado has 418 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 30.2/100k (#29 nationally, below the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Denver, Walsenburg, Longmont. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in Colorado
418 facilities found
The Raleigh House of Denver
Denver, CO
The Raleigh House in Denver treats adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, providing clients with compassionate care designe...
Allay Health and Wellness
Longmont, CO
This treatment center offers ketamine-assisted therapy for mental health concerns and pain management. Their approach uses ketamine during therapy sessions to h...
Avenues Recovery Center at Denver
Aurora, CO
Avenues Recovery Center offers a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment, focusing on personalized care tailored to each individual's needs. Their treatme...
Civana Health & Wellness
Longmont, CO
Civana Health & Wellness offers flexible outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services for conditions such as anxiety, depression, personality d...
Denver Wellness Associates
CO
The team at Denver Wellness Associates (DWA) consists of physicians, psychiatrists and licensed counselors who can provide guidance, treatment and referrals for...
The Lotus Lodge
Carbondale, CO
The Lotus Lodge’s mission is to be a structured and supportive accountability system, while also encouraging autonomy for men and women in recovery. They work w...
Narconon Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
Narconon Colorado is a Scientology organization which promotes the theories of the founder, L. Ron Hubbard, regarding substance use treatment and addiction. The...
Sobriety House
Denver, CO
This treatment center is the oldest substance use disorder treatment center in Colorado and provides a continuum of care for both men and women with substance u...
Valley Hope of Denver, Colorado
Englewood, CO
Valley Hope of Denver is an outpatient treatment center with virtual family care and continuing care facility. The center treats both men and women with evidenc...
Choice House
Louisville, CO
Located in Boulder, Colorado, Choice House offers evidence-based and experiential therapies to treat men with addictions. Their licensed staff provide a compreh...
EDCare Denver
Denver, CO
EDCare Denver is a welcoming and gender-inclusive center specializing in treating eating disorders in adolescents adults. Their main office and inpatient house...
Imagine Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Imagine Fort Collins offers outpatient mental health treatment programming for adolescents ages 13-17. They address both behavioral concerns as well as mental h...
Addiction Treatment in Colorado: What You Need to Know
Colorado has 418 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 5,877,000. That's approximately 7.1 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 30.2 per 100,000 is below the national average of 33.1 — ranking #29 nationally. With 1,630 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Colorado
Colorado has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in Colorado
Colorado reports 1,630 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 30.2/100k (below the 33.1 national average by 9%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 9.8% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). Colorado has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in Colorado, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in Colorado
Treatment facilities in Colorado are concentrated in urban areas, with Denver leading with 121 centers, followed by Walsenburg (37) and Longmont (34). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full Colorado directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
Check Your Insurance Coverage in Colorado
Medicaid expanded — most plans cover treatment. Verify your benefits — free and confidential.
Understanding Treatment Options in Colorado
Effective addiction treatment requires at least 90 days in a structured program, according to NIDA research. In Colorado, treatment centers offer multiple levels of care along a continuum — from medically supervised detoxification (3-10 days) through residential inpatient programs (30-90 days), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient counseling.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone reduces opioid overdose deaths by 50% (CDC data). Many Colorado facilities now integrate MAT with behavioral therapies including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing for comprehensive dual-diagnosis care.
Treatment centers that match program intensity to individual patient needs achieve the strongest long-term recovery outcomes, according to NIH research. Most insurance plans cover substance abuse treatment under federal parity law. under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial plans and Medicaid must cover substance abuse treatment at parity with medical care.
Sources: NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.), CDC MMWR Vol. 72, NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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