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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood	7500 West Mississippi Avenue Lakewood, CO 80226	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+2
Day At A Time Club	3355 S Wadsworth Blvd Lakewood, CO 80227	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Emerald Isle Recovery Center	12157 West Cedar Drive Lakewood, CO 80228	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPAftercare+1
Fusion Health Services	1360 South Wadsworth Boulevard Lakewood, CO 80232	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Red Rock Recovery Center	9485 West Colfax Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Jefferson City for Mental Health — Residential Recovery Center – Closed	421 Zang Street Lakewood CO Lakewood, CO 80228	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Monarch Sober Living Homes	Lakewood, CO 80123	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Spanish Clinic Morrison Road	4200 Morrison Road Denver, CO 80219	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
West Pines Behavioral Health	3400 North Lutheran Parkway Wheat Ridge, CO 80033	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Addiction Research and Treatment Services Peer 1	3762 West Princeton Circle Denver, CO 80236	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
Acacia Counseling	190 East 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80203	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Broadway Counseling Services Englewood	3671 South Huron Street Englewood, CO 80110	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Front Range Clinic	2240 Blake Street Denver, CO 80205	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
CuraWest	2535 S Downing St Denver, CO 80210	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 Lakewood, CO

Lakewood sits in Jefferson County, just west of Denver, and its opioid overdose death rates exceed the statewide average, which makes choosing a detox center with the right level of medical supervision a critical decision.

The community falls within Colorado’s state licensing framework for substance use disorder treatment. Since January 1, 2024, the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) has served as the state’s central licensing authority for behavioral health entities, including detox and withdrawal management facilities. The BHA oversees Behavioral Health Entity licenses and Controlled Substance Licenses through its LADDERS system, while the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) handles facility inspections and health facility licensing. Programs that treat people under court referral, accept public funding, or use controlled substances in withdrawal management must hold a BHA license whether they operate as private or nonprofit providers.

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) plays an active local role. Through its Bridge Clinic and Points West Syringe Access Program, JCPH connects residents to low-barrier SUD services in the Lakewood area. The Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) pilot, a collaboration between the Lakewood Police Department, the Community Connection Center, and JCPH, redirects people with substance use issues toward treatment rather than the criminal justice system.

In response to the area’s high overdose rate, Colorado’s Health First Colorado (Medicaid) benefit was expanded to include inpatient and residential SUD treatment and medically supervised withdrawal management, and state opioid settlement funds are actively being directed toward expanding treatment infrastructure. Communities like Lakewood have better access to detox beds than rural Colorado, but inpatient withdrawal management capacity can be limited during peak demand, so calling ahead to verify bed availability and asking about typical wait times is advisable.

Paying for Detox in Lakewood

Detox in Lakewood can be covered through several public and private funding pathways, so understanding your options before seeking treatment can reduce delays and help you focus on care. For more on using insurance to offset the cost of detox, see paying with health insurance.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Lakewood?

Detox costs in Lakewood depend on the level of care, the substances involved, the length of stay, and whether a program bills insurance or public funding. Health First Colorado and other public pathways can substantially reduce or eliminate what individuals pay out of pocket.

$139,000

Medical Detox

$49,600

Inpatient Rehab

$8,200

Outpatient Rehab

$7,300

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Lakewood

Medicare

Medicare is accepted at some Jefferson County withdrawal management programs, including the Jefferson Center Withdrawal Management Program, which accepts Health First Colorado, Medicare, and private insurance.

Medicaid

Health First Colorado, Colorado’s Medicaid program administered by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), covers medically supervised withdrawal management, medication-assisted treatment, intensive outpatient programs, residential treatment, and continuing outpatient care when medically necessary. Prior authorization is typically required for inpatient and residential services. People who use Health First Colorado in the Jefferson County area are assigned to a Regional Accountable Entity, currently Colorado Access for Region 4 (Denver metro), which manages behavioral health access and provider networks. Eligibility is primarily income-based, and residents can apply any time through the state’s PEAK system.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Several alternate and low-cost payment options serve Lakewood residents.

Jefferson Center Withdrawal Management Program

Operates on a reduced-cost basis and accepts Health First Colorado, Medicare, and private insurance. It is designed to serve uninsured and underinsured Jefferson County residents.

Sliding scale outpatient programs

Several Lakewood-area outpatient providers, including Creative Treatment Options, offer sliding-scale fees based on income, with session rates as low as $40.

BHASO funding

Colorado’s Behavioral Health Safety Net provides state grant funding through the BHA for people who cannot pay, routed through contracted community mental health and SUD providers.

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care

Eligible veterans can access SUD treatment, including detox, through the VA system at little or no out-of-pocket cost.

Opioid settlement funds

Colorado is actively directing opioid settlement dollars toward expanded treatment capacity, with some awards targeting withdrawal management access for underserved populations.

Lakewood, Colorado Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

Operational since January 1, 2024, the BHA is the central licensing authority for behavioral health treatment entities in Colorado, including detox and withdrawal management programs. It issues Behavioral Health Entity licenses, oversees the Controlled Substance Licenses required for programs dispensing medications in withdrawal management, and manages compliance through its LADDERS system. Learn more at bha.colorado.gov.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

CDPHE conducts facility inspections and handles health facility licensing, particularly for programs that bill Medicare or Medicaid. It also serves as the state’s public health authority for overdose surveillance and runs the Naloxone Bulk Purchase Fund. Learn more at cdphe.colorado.gov.

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH)

JCPH plays a direct local role in SUD services, operating the Points West Syringe Access Program and the Bridge Clinic and coordinating the Lakewood LEAD diversion program. It also functions as a key referral hub connecting residents to licensed treatment. Learn more at jeffco.us.

Colorado Division of Insurance

The Division enforces state and federal mental health parity laws for commercial insurers. House Bill 25-1002, signed in 2025 and effective in 2026, requires commercial plans to use nationally recognized, not-for-profit clinical criteria such as ASAM standards when making utilization review decisions for behavioral health and SUD treatment. Learn more at doi.colorado.gov.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Lakewood

Medication-assisted treatment is an integral part of the withdrawal management continuum in Lakewood, and access has expanded meaningfully in recent years.

Buprenorphine (Suboxone)

Available through Jefferson County’s Bridge Clinic as a low-barrier initiation-to-maintenance program, as well as through licensed outpatient providers and office-based prescribers in the Lakewood area. Health First Colorado covers buprenorphine formulations.

Methadone

Dispensed through federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs. In Colorado, OTPs require DEA certification and state BHA approval. Lakewood-area residents have access to OTP clinics along the Front Range.

Naltrexone

Available in oral and long-acting injectable form (Vivitrol). Because it is not a controlled substance, it can be prescribed by any appropriately licensed prescriber and is used for both opioid and alcohol use disorders, including as a relapse-prevention tool after completing detox.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Lakewood

Lakewood residents have access to several harm reduction programs operating in or near the city. These services provide overdose prevention supplies, sterile equipment, and connections to care for people who are not yet in treatment or who are waiting to enter a program. For people managing active fentanyl use or polysubstance use, these resources can be lifesaving.

Points West Syringe Access Program

https://www.jeffco.us/2134/Points-West-Syringe-Services-Program

Sterile syringes and associated supplies Naloxone (Narcan) kits and overdose prevention training HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing Safer sex supplies Referrals to treatment and community resources

Points West is operated by Jefferson County Public Health and is located at 645 Parfet Street in Lakewood. In-office hours run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with street outreach on Tuesday and Friday. No ID is required, and all services are free, anonymous, and confidential.

JCPH Bridge Clinic

https://www.jeffco.us/3621/Substance-Use-Services

Suboxone (buprenorphine) initiation Naltrexone Low-barrier, non-abstinence-based treatment entry Bridging to long-term community providers

The Bridge Clinic is Jefferson County Public Health’s low-barrier medication program for opioid use disorder. It is designed for people who are not yet connected to a long-term prescriber, offering short-term medication initiation and a structured handoff to sustained community care.

Harm Reduction Action Center

https://harmreductionactioncenter.org/

Naloxone distribution Overdose prevention education Fentanyl test strips Syringe services Referrals to treatment when requested

Based in Denver and accessible to Lakewood residents, the Harm Reduction Action Center provides low-barrier supplies and education. Staff connect participants to medical care and treatment at whatever pace works for the individual.

Access Point Colorado

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

Syringe exchange with no ID required Naloxone (Narcan) and overdose prevention training Fentanyl test strips Educational resources Referrals to SUD treatment

Access Point Colorado operates without ID requirements and offers supplies alongside practical training on recognizing and responding to overdose. Referrals to treatment programs are available for participants who want them.

CDPHE Naloxone Bulk Purchase Fund

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/prevention-and-wellness/injury-prevention/overdose-prevention/naloxone-bulk-fund-prioritization

Free naloxone distributed through eligible entities statewide Standing orders allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription Prioritized distribution to individuals at highest overdose risk

Colorado’s Opiate Antagonist Bulk Purchase Fund has provided free naloxone to eligible organizations since 2019. As of May 2024, CDPHE implemented a prioritization plan to direct limited supply toward individuals at highest overdose risk, including those served by syringe programs and people released from incarceration. Naloxone is also available over the counter at most major pharmacies in Colorado.

Detox Statistics in Lakewood, Colorado

Jefferson County’s overdose rates persistently exceed statewide figures, and fentanyl’s role in the local drug supply continues to shape both the risk profile for people using substances and the clinical demands placed on detox programs.

Jefferson County Opioid Death Rate Exceeds the State Average

Jefferson County’s opioid overdose death rate of 24.8 per 100,000 residents is higher than the Colorado statewide average of 22 per 100,000, according to a 2024 report. Source: Jeffco Transcript, Colorado Community Media.

Jefferson County Nonfatal ER Visits Also Elevated

Nonfatal emergency room visits for opioid overdose in Jefferson County reached 40.1 per 100,000 residents, compared to the statewide average of 31 per 100,000. Source: Jeffco Transcript, Colorado Community Media.

Fentanyl Involved in 61% of Colorado Overdose Deaths in 2023

In 2023, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were involved in 61% of total drug overdose deaths in Colorado, according to CDC data. Source: USAFacts, CDC data.

FAQs About Detox in Lakewood, CO

Does Health First Colorado (Medicaid) cover detox in Lakewood?

Yes. Health First Colorado covers medically supervised withdrawal management, medication-assisted treatment, residential treatment, and outpatient services when medically necessary. Prior authorization is typically required for inpatient and residential levels of care. Residents in the Jefferson County area access behavioral health services through Colorado Access, the Regional Accountable Entity for the Denver metro region.

What low-cost detox options are available in Lakewood without insurance?

The Jefferson Center for Mental Health operates a Withdrawal Management program in the Jefferson County area that serves residents at reduced cost, and Jefferson County Public Health’s Bridge Clinic offers low-barrier buprenorphine initiation at no cost. Several Lakewood outpatient programs, including Creative Treatment Options, use sliding-scale fees based on income, and BHASO state safety-net funding can help cover services for uninsured residents through contracted providers.

Is medication-assisted treatment available in Lakewood?

Yes. Buprenorphine-based treatment is available through Jefferson County Public Health’s Bridge Clinic and through multiple outpatient providers in the Lakewood area. Community Medical Services opened a Lakewood clinic in late 2024 offering on-demand MAT for opioid use disorder, and methadone is available through federally certified Opioid Treatment Programs accessible along the Front Range.

What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient detox in Lakewood?

Inpatient detox provides 24-hour medical monitoring in a residential setting and is appropriate for people with severe withdrawal risk, significant polysubstance use, or unstable housing. Outpatient detox allows people to live at home while attending scheduled clinical visits. In Lakewood, both options exist, though inpatient withdrawal management bed availability can be limited, so calling ahead to verify capacity is advisable.

Can I walk into a Lakewood detox program without an appointment?

Some programs operate on a walk-in or on-demand model. Community Medical Services’ Lakewood clinic specifically offers intakes on demand without a scheduled appointment, and Jefferson County Public Health’s Points West program is also walk-in friendly, though it focuses on harm reduction rather than clinical detox. For medically monitored inpatient withdrawal management, most facilities require an intake assessment and may have a waitlist.

How does the Lakewood LEAD program work?

The Lakewood Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program is a collaboration between the Lakewood Police Department, the Community Connection Center, and Jefferson County Public Health. Officers refer individuals with substance use issues to case managers and community services rather than to the criminal justice system. LEAD can serve as an entry point to treatment for people who might not otherwise seek help on their own.

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Written by: Cary Damerow

BA, LPN

Cary has more than three decades of nursing expertise as an LPN and holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. She is also working toward a Master’s degree focused on public health policy. Her professional journey has been dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities for both adults and children.

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