Third Way Center

9100 East Lowry Boulevard
Denver, CO 80230

Colorado, Colorado

303-780-9191

About Third Way Center

Third Way Center is a behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, offering specialized residential and transitional programs for adolescents and young adults ages 14 to 21.

Located on the Lowry campus on East Lowry Boulevard, the organization provides Qualified Residential Treatment (QRTP), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) care, apartment-based living and aftercare services.

Third Way Center's mission, I've found, centers on trauma-resolved care, helping youth heal from trauma, mental health challenges and co-occurring substance use through individualized, family driven treatment.

Youth Treatment Programs with 24/hr Staff Support

Most youth begin with an intake review of psychological, medical, legal, and placement-history documentation, often entering through the PRTF program with 24-hour staff-secure support.

From there, teens may step down into QRTP residential care or the residential apartment living program for older adolescents preparing for independence.

I've found that the clients can expect individualized trauma therapy, the center's proprietary Six Boxes methodology, medication management, vocational and recreational therapy and continued clinical care through Next Steps.

Substance use treatment, brain-healing practices like meditation and yoga and on-campus education round out their approach.

Quick Facts About Third Way Center

Location: Lowry neighborhood of Denver, Colorado
Levels of care: PRTF, QRTP, residential apartment living, substance use treatment and aftercare
Who they treat: Coed adolescents and young adults ages 14 to 21 with trauma, mental health and co-occurring substance use needs
Approach: Trauma-resolved care, Six Boxes methodology and holistic brain treatment
Payment options: Accepts Medicaid, private insurance and self-pay
Amenities: Four coed PRTF houses, QRTP residences and apartment-style living with life-skills support
Aftercare: Next Steps continued care, vocational education and housing assistance

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.

Payment Options

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.

Private Insurance

Use your private rehab insurance plan to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Colorado. The amount covered usually depends on your specific policy details, but you may be responsible for copayments or co-insurance fees. Check with your insurer for more information.

Medicaid Accepted

If you're in Colorado and eligible for Medicaid, you can utilize your coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Colorado. Medicaid can assist with the cost of all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.