Drug Rehabs in Colorado

List of Rehabs in Colorado

Below is a list of the different drug rehab centers in Colorado. Each listing provides information on the types of services provided and the payment options available. You can also find accreditations and certifications to help you determine if the rehab center is trusted and has the expertise you are looking for. The list can be incomplete so please do not hesitate to contact a treatment specialist at 1-800-304-2219.

Our editorial and medical expert team conducts thorough research on the websites of the drug rehab centers listed in our directory. They regularly review these websites to ensure the information is up to date and comprehensive. Our experts also provide reviews to help you gain a better understanding of the services offered at each facility.

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• Find a peer support group: Colorado 12-step meetings and other resources through the DRS directory.
• Stay active and distracted—biking, camping, hiking, and walking are some of the many things to enjoy in the state.
• Access local addiction counseling or 2-1-1 Colorado.
• Find an activity to help you extrovert— experience the nearby mountain towns’ national parks, or drive down the Million Dollar Highway.
• Avoid risky situations. Marijuana and methamphetamine remain some of the most commonly used drugs in the state.

TIPS: If you want to help someone

• Refer them to local resources through DRS or the Colorado Department of Human Services.
• Be aware of overdose risks—resources available through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
• Assessment and screening are vital tools accessed through local health services.
• Hire a professional interventionist to plan a family intervention.
• Avoid enabling anyone struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction.

Long-Term Drug Rehab in Colorado

At DRS, we strongly believe that long-term addiction treatment is the best option in most cases. There are many reasons why we believe this to be true – here are a few of them:

• Long-term treatment in Colorado can vary in length depending on each person’s needs, which can increase the success rate.
• The length of treatment allows the incorporation of different therapy models into the program.
• Another benefit of this treatment is that medical & psychological support is often provided 24/7, so if a resident needs assistance, help will be available.
• Living at the facility places individuals away from the environment that contributed to their addiction.

There are various options available for anyone wishing to find a long-term treatment program in Colorado. It is important to note that although this treatment model is highly successful, all forms of treatment can help overcome addiction. That being said, residential rehabilitation facilities in Colorado offer the most services to help someone overcome addiction.

What Makes Treatment Residential or Inpatient in Colorado?

Residential refers to a residence where an individual resides as a resident—by definition, and a residence is where a person lives long-term. It is distinguished from where a person stays temporarily, such as a few days or a week.

Anyone living in a residence, home, facility, or any location described as residential stays there for the long haul.

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health aligns the term residential treatment with the ASAM Levels of Care:

• Residential treatment refers to clinically managed substance use disorder treatment.
• Inpatient treatment refers to medically monitored substance use disorder treatment.

Overall, there is a spectrum of intensity of residential programs providing varying levels of care. Yet, the primary distinction between residential and inpatient is the environmental setting.

Residential programs provide a home-like environment with all the amenities, as a resident is residing at the location long-term. Inpatient facilities often offer a more formal hospital or clinical setting.

Within Colorado, any facility providing substance use disorder treatment that receives public funds must adhere to specific licensure, certification, and accreditation requirements. The terminology referring to inpatient or residential treatment falls within the ASAM Levels of Care.

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Paying for Treatment in Colorado

The cost of treatment in Colorado depends on a couple of major factors. Perhaps the most influential is if the person seeking treatment has health insurance. Medicaid and private insurance can significantly mitigate the cost of treatment in Colorado.

Paying for Treatment with Medicaid in Colorado

Medicaid can cover treatment expenses for those who cannot afford private health insurance. When using Medicaid, one must seek treatment from a facility that accepts it. Since many privately owned programs don’t accept Medicaid, all state-funded programs should. In Colorado, approximately 1.5 million people take advantage of some type of Medicare coverage.

Using Private Insurance to pay for Drug Rehab in Colorado

Private insurance costs money to purchase and maintain but may be accepted by programs with no waiting lists and top-quality treatment. But just because a program accepts private insurance doesn’t mean the insurance provider will cover the charges. It is up to them to decide if they feel the treatment is needed; if not, they may refuse to pay.

Many people cannot afford private health insurance yet don’t qualify for Medicaid coverage. Thankfully, Colorado has expanded its Medicaid coverage to more of these residents. Additionally, the state provides discounted rates for certain participating insurers to those eligible through an exchange marketplace.

The following insurers are available through the Colorado health insurance marketplace for 2023:

• Anthem
• Cigna
• Denver Health
• Friday Health Plans
• Kaiser
• Rocky Mountain Health Plans

Paying for Treatment when Uninsured

For those with no health insurance coverage, there are still options for assistance. Many programs in Colorado have special programs called sliding scale payment assistance. This considers the person’s income and offers more significant discounts to those with lower incomes. Instead of needing to come up with it all upfront, sometimes the cost can be split into more affordable installments. The person can now begin treatment without money being a major barrier.

Whenever possible, avoid waiting for insurance to begin treatment. Addiction is deadly, and waiting to start rehab is always risky. You can contact one of the treatment specialists at DRS for more information on how to pay for treatment. Or contact the center directly.

Ask a Professional

• What would someone expect to pay for drug and alcohol rehab options in Colorado?

  • The average cost of long-term residential treatment in the state of Colorado is $56,000. Yet, this can change depending on location, length of time, and amenities.
  • The average cost of outpatient drug rehab in Colorado is $1,700, yet this can go up for long-term outpatient care.
  • Clinical drug and alcohol detox costs between $250 and $800 daily. In comparison, medical detox is usually more expensive and can cost upwards of $1000 a day.
  • In addition, there are many low-cost and free rehabilitation options within the state if a person meets specific criteria.

• What is the standard length of time needed to treat substance abuse in Colorado?

  The length in treatment is based on individual needs and circumstances. However, some of the following standard lengths of time include:

  • The average length of stay in an inpatient drug rehab is 4 to 6 week. Long-term residential can last 3 to 6 months or longer.
  • The average time going to an outpatient facility in Colorado is 12 to 18 weeks. However, depending on individual needs and circumstances, this can be shorter or longer.
  • The average length of stay at a clinical drug or alcohol detox center in Colorado is seven days or less. Yet medical detox may last 7 to 14 days or longer.

• What are the most commonly abused drugs in Colorado?

  Based on treatment admissions, Colorado’s most used drugs are alcohol and amphetamines. Understanding the warning signs of these drugs can help you determine if someone you know is using them. If your loved one is suffering from substance use, getting them into treatment can potentially save their life.

• Want to know more?

  The questions from Addicted.org’s “Learn from our Experts” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at mike@addicted.org.

DRS’ Evaluation of Drug Rehab in Colorado

Anyone looking for drug and alcohol rehab in Colorado will find excellent treatment options as the most current evidence-based therapies and even non-traditional approaches. However, most residents find there are numerous financial barriers.

Health First Colorado, the state Medicaid covers some residential, outpatient, and withdrawal management services. Yet, it is not extensive, and there are still out-of-pocket costs. We recommend you contact the programs you are considering and your Medicaid or private health plan provider. Find out what is covered by health insurance and what other payment options could be offered by the facility.

Overall, Colorado is not a bad place to find help as the private sector is excellent, and there are numerous outpatient options and some residential and detox centers. Financially, over half of the facilities accept Medicaid or private health insurance. Multiple programs also have a sliding fee scale and some treatment have no charge or minimal payment for clients who can’t pay.

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State and Local Resources in Colorado

Colorado Department of Human Services

• The Office of Behavioral Health, Community Prevention, and Early Interventions Programs works with community partners to improve access to high-quality primary prevention of substance use programs. There are extensive resources for prevention programs, early intervention programs, prevention resources, and other contacts.

Rise Above Colorado

• Rise Above Colorado is a statewide prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance misuse. Their experts collaborate with communities across the state and offer extensive educator and community resources.

Colorado Department of Human Services

• Recovery Support Services in Colorado offers extensive community programs for adults. This includes individual placement and support, criminal justice services, opioid use disorder programs, substance use prevention, and early intervention.