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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Landmark Recovery of Denver	2000 S Blackhawk St Aurora, CO 80014	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Recovery Monitoring Solutions Aurora	14707 East 2nd Avenue Aurora, CO 80011	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
The Coleman Institute ARCH Detox	15101 East Iliff Avenue Aurora, CO 80014	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care Aftercare
University of Colorado Hospital Leprino Building	12401 East 17th Avenue Aurora, CO 80045	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Arapahoe House	1290 South Potomac Street Aurora, CO 80012	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) A division of UCHealth	1693 North Quentin Street Aurora, CO 80045	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+2
Dont Look Back Center	14211 E 4th Ave Aurora, CO 80011	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Hazelbrook Sober Living	16736 E Iliff Ave Aurora, CO 80013	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Potomac Street Center	750 Potomac Street Aurora, CO 80011	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Road Called STRATE	14241 E. 4th Ave Aurora, CO 80011	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Turning Point Mental Health Services	6825 East Tennessee Avenue Denver, CO 80224	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado	9725 E Hampden Ave Denver, CO 80231	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Sandstone Care Denver Center	7555 E Hampden Avenue Denver, CO 80231	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
Magnolia Medical Group	2925 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Magnolia Medical Group Lafayette	1490 Lafayette St Denver, CO 80218	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient+1

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Aurora, CO

Detox in Aurora is licensed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), the state agency that replaced the former Office of Behavioral Health in 2022, while Arapahoe County Public Health coordinates local prevention, harm reduction, and opioid settlement-funded programs for the city. Because Aurora spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, residents may work with more than one county health department depending on where they live, and both Arapahoe and Adams counties run their own dedicated harm reduction teams.

Unlike much of the country, Colorado has not seen a steady decline in overdose deaths. State health data show fentanyl-related deaths rose to 1,631 in 2024, up from 1,097 in 2023, and provisional 2025 figures place Colorado among only a few states reporting a year-over-year increase rather than a decrease. Arapahoe County alone has invested more than $4 million in opioid settlement funds since 2023 into detox, sober living, and peer navigation programs in response.

Anyone in Aurora considering treatment should know that withdrawal management capacity remains limited locally. The county has used settlement funds to open a Transitional Safety Zone home to bridge people from withdrawal into sober living while they wait for a residential bed, and 7 out of 10 counterfeit pills seized in Colorado in 2024 contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl, up from 4 in 10 in 2021.

Paying for Detox in Aurora

Detox costs in Aurora vary by level of care, and most residents combine private insurance, Health First Colorado, or county-funded treatment rather than paying cash in full. Reviewing how much detox costs in advance helps you ask better questions when you call a provider.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Aurora?

Cost depends heavily on the level of care: medically managed hospital detox costs substantially more than outpatient counseling, and Aurora’s cash-pay rates track close to statewide averages. The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) totals before insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or other assistance; most people with coverage pay significantly less out of pocket. Length of stay and medical complexity drive the final total.

$140,000

Medical Detox

$50,200

Inpatient Rehab

$8,300

Outpatient Rehab

$7,400

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Aurora

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox in Aurora, plus Opioid Treatment Program services such as methadone and buprenorphine under Part B, with coverage details depending on the treatment setting.

Medicaid

Health First Colorado, the state’s Medicaid program, covers withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT for eligible Aurora residents through a Regional Accountable Entity that coordinates local behavioral health benefits.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not be the reason someone skips detox in Aurora. Options beyond private insurance include:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Community-based clinics in Aurora offer income-based fees for behavioral health screening and referral, often coordinated through Tri-County or Arapahoe County health programs.

Nonprofits and Charities

The Hornbuckle Foundation and Tribe Recovery provide peer navigation and outreach for uninsured residents at no cost.

County-Funded Treatment

Arapahoe County’s opioid settlement funding covers sober living, detox referral, and Transitional Safety Zone placements regardless of insurance status.

State-Funded Treatment Centers

Colorado’s statewide referral line at 800-780-2294 connects residents to free, low-cost, and sliding-scale treatment options.

Aurora, Colorado Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

The state licensing authority for substance use disorder treatment programs, created in 2022 to consolidate behavioral health oversight formerly split across multiple agencies. See bha.colorado.gov.

Arapahoe County Public Health

Coordinates local harm reduction, opioid settlement fund allocation, and community partnerships for Aurora residents living in Arapahoe County. See arapahoeco.gov.

Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)

Covers withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT for eligible Aurora residents through regional behavioral health coordination. See healthfirstcolorado.com.

Colorado Division of Insurance

Regulates state-licensed commercial health plans and enforces mental health and substance use parity requirements for privately insured Aurora residents. See doi.colorado.gov.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Aurora

Medication-assisted treatment in Aurora is delivered through BHA-licensed Opioid Treatment Programs, regulated federally under 42 CFR Part 8 and subject to SAMHSA certification and DEA registration. Arapahoe County’s opioid settlement plan has directed additional funding toward expanding MAT capacity through the County Sheriff’s Office and community clinics.

Buprenorphine

Widely available through outpatient clinics and telehealth in Aurora, buprenorphine lets many residents begin treatment without a residential stay. This flexibility helps residents who cannot travel daily to a clinic, and Health First Colorado covers it.

Methadone

Restricted to certified Opioid Treatment Programs, methadone requires daily on-site dosing at licensed clinics throughout Aurora and the Denver metro area. Health First Colorado coverage keeps it financially accessible for enrolled residents.

Naltrexone

Non-addictive and requiring no special licensing, naltrexone is prescribed in standard outpatient settings throughout Aurora. The injectable form treats both opioid and alcohol use disorder and is covered under Health First Colorado and most commercial plans.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Aurora

Aurora’s fentanyl risk has driven Arapahoe County to launch new mobile harm reduction infrastructure, and community partners fill gaps in outreach and peer support.

Arapahoe County Public Health, Harm Reduction and Prevention Point

https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/public_health_department/community_health/substance_use/index.php

Syringe exchange and disposal Naloxone distribution and training Mobile harm reduction via Prevention Point

Launched in 2024, Prevention Point is Arapahoe County’s mobile harm reduction unit, supplementing fixed sites in Aurora and Englewood with fentanyl test strips and overdose prevention education.

Adams County Health Department, Project Connects

https://adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/programs-services/harm-reduction/

Syringe access and safer-use supplies Naloxone distribution for individuals and organizations Post-overdose support

Serving the Adams County portion of Aurora, Project Connects provides a nonjudgmental syringe access program alongside naloxone distribution and support for people who have responded to or experienced an overdose.

Hornbuckle Foundation

https://www.arapahoeco.gov

Peer recovery outreach Community resource connection Coat and supply distribution during outreach

Funded in part through Arapahoe County’s opioid settlement plan, the Hornbuckle Foundation’s outreach staff meet people experiencing homelessness and addiction where they are, building trust that leads to treatment engagement.

Colorado Health Network, Access Point

https://coloradohealthnetwork.org/prevention-health-education/access-point/

Syringe access and overdose prevention supplies Fentanyl test strip training Referrals to MAT and behavioral health care

Operating across multiple Colorado cities, Colorado Health Network’s Access Point program reports hundreds of overdose reversals statewide each year through naloxone provided directly to participants.

Detox Statistics in Aurora, Colorado

Colorado’s overdose trend has moved in the opposite direction from much of the country recently, making local harm reduction and treatment access especially urgent in Aurora.

1,631 Fentanyl Deaths in Colorado in 2024

Colorado recorded 1,631 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2024, up from 1,097 in 2023, according to state health department data. Source: Denver7.

180 Opioid Deaths in Arapahoe County

Arapahoe County recorded 180 deaths attributed to opioids in a recent year, prompting the county’s expanded settlement-funded response. Source: Arapahoe County.

$4 Million Invested in Arapahoe County

Arapahoe County has invested more than $4 million in opioid settlement funds since 2023 into detox, sober living, harm reduction, and peer navigation programs. Source: CBS News Colorado.

FAQs About Detox in Aurora, CO

How do I get into free or low-cost detox in Aurora?

Call Colorado’s statewide referral line at 800-780-2294, or contact Arapahoe County Public Health directly for help connecting to sliding-scale and settlement-funded treatment options.

Does Health First Colorado cover detox in Aurora?

Yes. Health First Colorado covers medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT for eligible Aurora residents through regional behavioral health coordination.

Where can I get free naloxone in Aurora?

Arapahoe County Public Health’s Prevention Point mobile unit and fixed sites, along with Adams County’s Project Connects, both distribute free naloxone and training to Aurora residents.

What is a Transitional Safety Zone?

It is a sober living home funded by Arapahoe County’s opioid settlement plan that helps people move from withdrawal management into stable, supportive housing while they wait for further treatment placement.

What is the difference between medical detox and outpatient withdrawal management?

Medical detox involves 24-hour nursing and physician oversight for people at higher withdrawal risk, while outpatient detox allows people to attend scheduled appointments while living at home, typically for milder withdrawal.

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