Denver CARES

1155 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204

Denver, Colorado
303-436-3500

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.

Amenities

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Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.
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Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

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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Detox & MAT

Your safely is paramount throughout the process of detox in Colorado. You'll receive round-the-clock care as d...rugs and alcohol are cleansed from your body. The detox process can vary in length, depending on the type of drug, length of dependency, and other details.
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Inpatient Rehab

Residential or inpatient rehab in Colorado is the most intensive treatment setting, offering medication manage...ment, individual and family therapy, and verious forms of evidence-based or holistic therapy. Clients live at the facility while receiving treatment.
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

As a type of outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) in Colorado offer many of the same ...treatment methods found in inpatient rehabs. However, in a PHP setting, you only stay at the facility during treatment times. That means you can return home after completing required therapies and counseling.
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Outpatient Rehab

During outpatient rehab in Colorado, you will attend counseling sessions but live at home while you receive tr...eatment. You will be required to attend groups such as AA or NA to receive additional support. The length of time in outpatient rehab varies by individual, based on their recovery journey.
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Aftercare & Alumni Program

A Colorado aftercare rehab program provides continued support such as counseling, career guidance, and budgeti...ng assistance. The goal is to give you the support you need to prevent relapse. Some people remain in aftercare for a few weeks or months, while others continue for a year or more.
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Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Many people who struggle with a substance abuse disorder also have a mental health disorder. In these situatio...ns, Colorado dual diagnosis treatment is essential, for treating both disorders simultaneously.
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Sober Living

When paired with 12-step programs, Colorado sober living has been shown to improve outcomes for those in recov...ery. Residents live in a structured environment with peer support and strict house rules. This arrangement can provide the support you need during early months of recovery.
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Accreditations

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Insurance

financial-aid icon Financial Aid

If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Colorado, you may be eligible for financial aid. Options... include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.
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medicare icon Medicare Accepted

If you’re eligible for Medicare, you may be able to use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab... in Colorado. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.
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self-pay icon Self-Pay Options

When using self-pay options to cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Colorado, you can either pay out-of...-pocket or take out a personal medical loan from a bank, credit union, or financing company. Fee structures often depend on the level of care needed.
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Contact Denver CARES

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1155 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204

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