Denver CARES
1155 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204

About Denver CARES
Serving the city of Denver, Colorado, Denver CARES offers withdrawal management and residential transitional treatment for people with substance use disorders. They specialize in providing short term residential treatment and medication assisted treatment.
This facility is open 24 hours a day seven days a week and works closely with the Denver Health Paramedic Division. The Denver Health Paramedic Division operates an Emergency Service Patrol, which transports people with substance intoxication to Denver CARES.
This facility is a 100 bed, non medical and clinically managed treatment center. This is a safe and human environment for people to detox from drugs. The first step is being triaged by a registered nurse and receiving vital checks. You’ll receive sleeping accommodations, meals, and medication assisted therapy. While in detox, you’ll participate in group counseling and harm reduction education.
For the short term residential program, men and women live separately in shared spaces. You’ll stay between 45 and 90 days. Up to 28 men can stay at a time and 14 women. Group counseling will focus on topics like coping skills, relapse prevention, and mindfulness. While onsite, you’ll meet individually with a counselor once a week. Yoga, art therapy, and meditation will give you a holistic approach to recovery. One thing I like about this program is that they also offer smoking cessation support.
A case coordinator will connect you to employment assistance and sustainable housing. That way, your basic needs will be met, and you’ll have less stress that can contribute to a relapse.
People who’ve received services at Denver CARES said the staff is patient and hardworking. Other people say they felt like being in the facility is isolating.
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Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
Each adult program in Colorado centers around helping individuals obtain and maintain sobriety. These programs are designed for men and women 18 and older who struggle with addiction. Common treatment methods include one-on-one and group therapy.Alcoholism
Alcohol rehab in Colorado provides a crucial support system that sees you through challenges and helps you come out victorious on the other side. Treatment helps individuals come to terms with alcohol abuse issues and learn how to overcome them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Colorado helps a person understand why they act and feel certain ways and how their behavior can lead to substance abuse. This treatment method equips participants with ways to manage these thoughts and feelings and overcome addiction.Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab in Colorado focuses on the needs of men, including the unique ways they respond to addiction and addiction treatment. These programs allow men to process emotions and connect with other men who have similar struggles.Opioid Treatment
Opioid rehab in Colorado connects you with the tools and resources you need to overcome opioid use disorder and prevent relapse. Treatment provides structure, accountability, improved health, and community support through a variety of evidence-based methods.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Elderly rehab in Colorado focuses on the challenges seniors face that often accompany substance abuse. Senior addiction treatment helps aging adults cope with illness, chronic pain, death of loved ones, and decrease in physical ability.Women's Rehab
Women’s rehab in Colorado takes a unique approach to treatment that addresses women’s perspectives. Treatment allows women to explore traumas that may have contributed to their substance use disorder and find support among other women.Teen & Adolescent Program
Each young adult program in Colorado is unique, but most offer evidence-based treatment methods while focusing on the young-adult stage of life. Common methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, group and individual therapy, family therapy, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis therapy.Levels of Care
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