List of Long-Term Rehabs in Colorado
Narconon Colorado is a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in Fort Collins, Colorado, operating as part of the international Narconon network. The program uses a drug-free, non-medical approach to withdrawal and recovery, with no drug substitution at any stage of treatment.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Non 12-Step
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS Colorado
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Joint Commission Accredited
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
1225 Redwood Street, Fort Collins, CO
Key details about Narconon Colorado
Does Narconon Colorado have a detox on-site?
Yes, but social detox, not medical detox
What professional/medical staff work at Narconon Colorado?
Jason Good, BA, CAT | Deputy Executive Director
Robbie Fendley, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner
Lori Loeb, MA, LPC
Michael Turner, CAS
Advantage Treatment Centers – Montrose is a residential community corrections facility in Montrose, Colorado, located within the Montrose Judicial Complex. The facility houses more than 70 clients and is part of the Advantage Treatment Centers network serving rural Colorado.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Acudetox (Auricular Acupuncture)
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Holistic
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Referred by a Probation or Parole Office
1230 N. Grand Avenue, Montrose, CO
Key details about ATC - Montrose, CO
Is it co-ed?
Co-ed and gender-specific
What professional/medical staff work at ATC - Montrose, CO?
Sarah Stangebye LCSW, LAC, MAC | Director of Clinical Services & Contracting
What is their capacity?
70 clients
Hazelbrook Recovery's Advanced Care Program is a 12-week residential addiction treatment program offered at its Colorado Springs location, operated by Hazelbrook Community Recovery Center. The program accepts Medicaid and is part of Hazelbrook's broader suite of recovery services that includes sober living homes, a FreshStart workforce program, and a Transitional Safety Zone.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Medicaid
Clientele Served
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
2019 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO
Key details about Advanced Care Program (Colorado Springs)
How much does Advanced Care Program (Colorado Springs) cost?
Intake fee: $150
How long is treatment?
12 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Adult & Teen Challenge 180 Ministries – Women & Women with Children is a residential recovery program in Olathe, Colorado, operating as a ministry of Teen Challenge of the Rocky Mountains. The program serves adult women and mothers with children who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, offering a structured residential environment focused on trauma-informed care, life skills, and long-term sobriety.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Beds for Clients' Children
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Family Programs
- Women
Trust Factors
- Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) Accredited
- ECFA Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
7750 6025 Road, Olathe, CO
Key details about Adult & Teen Challenge 180 Ministries – Women & Women With Children
How long is treatment?
12 months (option for extra year)
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Adult & Teen Challenge 180 Ministries – Women & Women With Children?
John Doyel, MDiv | President, Founder, Coach, Speaker & Writer
Daniel Hodges, Bachelor's in Christian Ministries, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist | Team Leader
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Stout Street Foundation is a nonprofit addiction treatment center in Commerce City, Colorado, operating for more than 50 years and offering both short-term and long-term residential treatment programs. The facility is housed in a fully refurbished hotel and is licensed at the ASAM 3.5 level of care with a stepdown to 3.1.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Experiential Therapy
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health (Beacon)
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
- Multiplan
- Optum
- Self Payment
- Tricare/Military Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the State of Colorado
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
7251 E 49th Ave, Commerce City, CO
Key details about Stout Street Foundation
How long is treatment?
Short-term: 28 days
Long-term: 2 to 3 years
What professional/medical staff work at Stout Street Foundation?
Brad Lucero III, CAS | Executive Director
Deidre Tygart, CAS | Director of Admissions & Outreach
Advantage Treatment Centers – Lamar is a community corrections and residential treatment facility in Lamar, Colorado, serving the 15th and 16th Judicial Districts of southeast Colorado. Opened in April 2019, the center operates out of repurposed WPA-era buildings and is part of the Advantage Treatment Centers network.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Interventionist
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Acudetox (Auricular Acupuncture)
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Referred by a Probation or Parole Office
800 E. Maple Street, Lamar, CO
Key details about ATC - Lamar, CO
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
Residential: No, men only
Outpatient: Co-ed and gender-specific
What professional/medical staff work at ATC - Lamar, CO?
Sarah Stangebye LCSW, LAC, MAC | Director of Clinical Services & Contracting
Megan Outlaw LCSW, LAC | Director of Inpatient Treatment
What is their capacity?
12 men in IRT and 35 men in residential community corrections
Hazelbrook Recovery's Advanced Care Program is a 12-week residential addiction treatment program in Aurora, Colorado, operated by Hazelbrook Community Recovery Center. The program is part of Hazelbrook's broader suite of recovery services and accepts Medicaid.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Medicaid
Clientele Served
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
14707 E. 2nd Ave. #250, Aurora, CO
Key details about Advanced Care Program (Aurora)
How much does Advanced Care Program (Aurora) cost?
Intake fee: $150
How long is treatment?
12 weeks
Is it co-ed?
Yes
Advantage Treatment Centers – Alamosa is a community corrections and residential treatment facility in Alamosa, Colorado, located in the San Luis Valley. Established in 2017, the center operates as part of the Advantage Treatment Centers network, which runs locations across rural Colorado.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Interventionist
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Acudetox (Auricular Acupuncture)
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Holistic
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Referred by a Probation or Parole Office
2017 Lava Lane, Alamosa, CO
Key details about ATC - Alamosa, CO
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
Residential: No, men and women are separate
Outpatient: Co-ed and gender-specific
What professional/medical staff work at ATC - Alamosa, CO?
Sarah Stangebye LCSW, LAC, MAC | Director of Clinical Services & Contracting
Megan Outlaw LCSW, LAC | Director of Inpatient Treatment
Sobriety House is Colorado's oldest licensed substance use disorder treatment center, a nonprofit operating in Denver since 1967. The center offers a full continuum of care including residential treatment, outpatient services, and sober living, with Medicaid accepted and a commitment to serving clients regardless of ability to pay.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
- Transitional Housing
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Health First Colorado
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Men
- Pregnant Women
- Veterans
- Women
121 Acoma Street, Denver, CO
Key details about Sobriety House
How much does Sobriety House cost?
Phase 1: $8700
Phase 2: $4500
Bundle package for Phase 1 and 30 days of Phase 2: $12500
Traditional Outpatient: $75 per group
Intensive Outpatient: $100 per group
Individual Outpatient: $100
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
How long is treatment?
Residential: 28 days
Transitional: up to 4 months
Does Sobriety House have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men and women separated
What professional/medical staff work at Sobriety House?
Crystal Ahles, LCSW, LAC, CNP | Executive Director
Jacob Frye, CAS, NCAC I | Deputy Director
Bethany Kammerer, LCSW, MSW | Clinical Director
Andrew Brown, CAT, CPT | Director of Operations
Megan Ritenour, MSW | Executive Coordinator
Erin Malman, CAS, BA | Admission Supervisor & Counselor
Colby Smith, M.Ed, CMHC, LPCC | Admissions Support Specialist
Joshua Wilde, LCSW, LAC, CWC, MSW | Clinical Lead
Celeste Neusch, LCSW, MSW | Clinical Lead
Maryam Ali, MSC, LAC, MFT, CFI | Clinical Lead
Molly Tierson, LSW | Counselor
Erin Resnick, LAC, LPCC | Counselor
Karey Riemersman, MSW, RN, BSN | Counselor
Zoe Rosen, LSW | Counselor
What is their capacity?
32 people
Adult & Teen Challenge 180 Ministries for Men is a residential recovery program in Denver, Colorado, operating as a ministry of Teen Challenge of the Rocky Mountains. The program serves adult men struggling with drug and alcohol addiction through a fully residential, structured environment focused on accountability, life skills, and long-term sobriety.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
2634 S. Broadway, Denver, CO
Key details about Adult & Teen Challenge 180 Ministries – Adult Men
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Adult & Teen Challenge 180 Ministries – Adult Men?
John Doyel, MDiv | President, Founder, Coach, Speaker & Writer
Daniel Hodges, Bachelor's in Christian Ministries, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist | Team Leader
Denver CARES is a publicly operated withdrawal management and residential treatment program in Denver, Colorado, run by Denver Health and operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program has provided withdrawal management services in the City and County of Denver for nearly five decades.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
Trust Factors
- Awarded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
1155 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO
Key details about Denver CARES
What are their business hours?
24/7
How long is treatment?
Detox: up to 72 hours
Residential: 45 to 90 days
Does Denver CARES have a detox on-site?
Yes, but social detox, not medical detox
Is it co-ed?
No, men and women separated
What is their capacity?
100 people for detox, 28 men in male dorm and 14 women in female dorm
Advantage Treatment Center, established in Sterling, Colorado, accommodates 106 male residents in a Community Corrections Facility, providing various treatment options, including IRT and conditions of parole. An Intensive Residential Treatment Program with 48 male beds offers cognitive-based interventions to support recovery from mood-altering substances.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Interventionist
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Acudetox (Auricular Acupuncture)
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Holistic
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Referred by a Probation or Parole Office
12220 Hwy 61, Sterling, CO
Key details about ATC - Sterling, CO
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
Residential: No, men only
Outpatient: Co-ed and gender-specific
What professional/medical staff work at ATC - Sterling, CO?
Sarah Stangebye LCSW, LAC, MAC | Director of Clinical Services & Contracting
Megan Outlaw LCSW, LAC | Director of Inpatient Treatment
What is their capacity?
106 men
U-Turn for Christ Colorado is a Christian discipleship and addiction recovery program for men in Florence, Colorado, operating on a working ranch in Fremont County. The program is Bible-based, with no 12-step or psychological component, and requires a minimum two-month residential commitment.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
683 County Rd. 103, Florence, CO
Key details about U-Turn For Christ
How much does U-Turn For Christ cost?
$1300 donation for a two-month commitment
How long is treatment?
2 to 8 months
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
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Frequently Asked Questions
Look for programs with clear phases that gradually increase your independence over time, not just months of the same routine. Check whether they offer life skills training, vocational programs, and a solid transition plan for when you complete the program. Verify the facility is licensed, ask about staff qualifications, and read reviews from former residents.
It depends on your situation, and there are real trade-offs either way. Going far from home removes you from the people, places, and routines tied to your addiction, which can be especially valuable when you're committing to months of treatment. But staying closer makes family involvement in therapy easier and can simplify the transition when you complete the program. If your home environment is a major trigger, distance is usually worth it. If family support and a smooth re-entry matter more, staying closer may make sense.
Short-term programs (around 30 days) provide stabilization and early recovery strategies, making them suitable for those with milder substance use issues and strong external support. Long-term programs (60–90 days or more) allow for deeper therapeutic work, relapse prevention, and life skills development, often leading to more sustainable recovery for individuals with severe or chronic addiction.
Cost is usually the first concern. Long-term programs mean more weeks of care, which adds up fast. But options like Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and free programs through nonprofits and religious organizations can make it more accessible than you'd expect. The other major hurdle is availability: long-term beds are harder to come by than short-term ones, so waitlists are common. Getting on a list now, even at multiple facilities, is the best move, and interim support like outpatient counseling or telehealth can keep you on track while you wait.
It depends on the program, not all long-term rehabs offer the same life skills training, so this is something worth asking about before you commit. Look for programs that go beyond classes and actually have you practicing skills as part of your daily routine: budgeting and managing money, cooking and household responsibilities, job readiness and interview prep, communication and conflict resolution. The best programs build these into your schedule over months so they become habits, not just information. If a program can't tell you specifically how life skills are structured into their day-to-day, that's worth noting.
Long-term care is most often a good fit when addiction has been going on for years, when there have been prior relapses after treatment, or when the home environment is unstable or high-trigger. It can also be the better option when someone has limited support, strained relationships, housing insecurity, or major life instability that would make an immediate return home risky. In those cases, more time in a structured setting gives someone room to rebuild stability and practice recovery before being thrown back into the same pressures that fueled the addiction.














































