Third Way Center

PO Box 61385
Denver, CO 80206

Denver, Colorado

303-780-9191

About Third Way Center

Located in Denver, Colorado, Third Way Center provides residential and outpatient treatment services for youth ages 14 to 21 with mental health and substance use disorders. They also run two alternative high schools and administer vocational skills training and emancipation programs.

Third Way Center offers help to youth who have failed at multiple other placements. They accept Medicaid coverage and may also be able to take other insurance plans as well.

Residential Substance Use Treatment for Youth

Treatment for youth with addiction concerns is available at Third Way’s residential substance use treatment center. They provide comprehensive evaluations and work with residents to identify the specific trauma that they have endured that causes them to behave the way they do.

One thing I really loved about this program is they don’t just identify what happened. They help youth get a form of justice for the hurt, which is a unique process for each individual. Residents are also able to attend state approved alternative high school programs that have small class sizes that allow for individualized attention.

Developing Vocational Skills and Independent Living

The goal of Third Way is to ensure teens are ready to live independently when they finish the program. Part of that is providing job skills training through both paid and voluntary work, along with help with creating resumes and interviewing.

The development of these skills can help clients be more likely to obtain stable employment and have more confidence in their long term recovery. I like that clients also receive assistance finding stable housing and support with establishing healthy routines.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

Levels of Care

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

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

Aftercare & Alumni Program

A Colorado aftercare rehab program provides continued support such as counseling, career guidance, and budgeting 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.

Inpatient Rehab

Residential or inpatient rehab in Colorado is the most intensive treatment setting, offering medication management, individual and family therapy, and verious forms of evidence-based or holistic therapy. Clients live at the facility while receiving treatment.