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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Community Reach Center	8931 Huron Street Thornton, CO 80260	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center	550 Thornton Pkwy Thornton, CO 80229	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
1st Priority Institute for Better Living	420 E 58th Ave Denver, CO 80216	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Sandstone Care Boulder	350 Interlocken Boulevard Broomfield, CO 80021	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
Magnolia Medical Group Lafayette	1490 Lafayette St Denver, CO 80218	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Magnolia Medical Group	2925 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
West Pines Behavioral Health	3400 North Lutheran Parkway Wheat Ridge, CO 80033	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Acacia Counseling	190 East 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80203	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
University of Colorado Hospital Leprino Building	12401 East 17th Avenue Aurora, CO 80045	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Recovery Monitoring Solutions Brighton	191 South Telluride Street Brighton, CO 80601	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Red Rock Recovery Center	9485 West Colfax Avenue Lakewood, CO 80215	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
Turning Point Mental Health Services	6825 East Tennessee Avenue Denver, CO 80224	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
The Rose House Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center	601 Snowpeak Lane Lafayette, CO 80026	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual DiagnosisSober Living
Recovery Monitoring Solutions Aurora	14707 East 2nd Avenue Aurora, CO 80011	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Thornton, CO

Thornton is a fast-growing northern suburb of Denver in Adams County, and its detox options are shaped by both a recently reorganized state system and a metro-area fentanyl supply.

Detox and withdrawal management programs serving Thornton are licensed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), which since 2024 has been the state’s central authority for behavioral health entity and controlled substance licenses.

Publicly funded care runs through Health First Colorado, the state Medicaid program, and the Region 4 network that covers Adams County. Understanding who licenses a program helps when you choose a detox center and confirm it is properly credentialed.

Fentanyl is the dominant driver of overdose deaths across the Denver metro, often pressed into counterfeit pills or mixed into other drugs, which makes overdose more likely and harder to predict.

Because withdrawal is managed differently depending on the substances involved, it is worth confirming that a program can treat your specific situation, including any co-occurring mental health needs.

There has also been meaningful investment in the response. Colorado has directed opioid settlement dollars toward expanding withdrawal management and recovery capacity, and Adams County runs its own harm reduction and post-overdose support services. For a Thornton resident weighing detox, that means both treatment and prevention resources are close at hand.

Paying for Detox in Thornton

Paying for detox in Thornton does not have to mean paying full price. What you owe depends on the level of care and the length of treatment, but Health First Colorado, Medicare, private insurance, and several local programs lower the real cost for most residents. A good first step is understanding how much detox costs.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Thornton?

The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) rates before insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or other aid, and most people with coverage pay far less. The real cost depends on the level of care, how severe withdrawal is, and whether treatment happens in a hospital, a residential program, or an outpatient clinic.

Because each level of care runs on a different timeline, each total reflects one full episode at that level, and MAT is shown per year. The Colorado averages below offer a baseline for Thornton.

$3,000 to $7,000 for a medically supervised detox, usually 5 to 7 days

Medical Detox

About $56,413 for a full residential program, typically about 30 days

Inpatient Rehab

About $1,705 for a full outpatient course, usually a few weeks to a few months

Outpatient Rehab

About $7,451 per year of ongoing treatment

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Thornton

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary detox for Thornton residents, with inpatient withdrawal management under Part A and outpatient services under Part B. Since 2020, Part B also covers opioid treatment program services, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Copays and deductibles depend on the setting, the services you receive, and whether you carry a Medicare Advantage or supplement plan.

Medicaid

Health First Colorado, the state Medicaid program, covers detox, residential and inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment with no copay for eligible residents. Since 2021, the benefit has included residential and withdrawal management services aligned to ASAM levels of care. Coverage is coordinated through the Region 4 accountable entity that serves Adams County.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not keep anyone in Thornton from starting detox. Beyond insurance and Medicaid, several local and state options can lower or eliminate what you pay out of pocket for withdrawal management and ongoing care:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Community-based and BHA-licensed providers across Adams County set fees on a sliding scale tied to income and household size, so lower-income Thornton residents can access counseling, MAT, and detox referrals at a reduced rate.

Nonprofits and Charities

Regional nonprofits and safety-net providers offer reduced-fee or free treatment for uninsured people, with some care funded through Colorado’s opioid settlement dollars and state behavioral health grants.

Local Government Programs

The Region 4 behavioral health network and Adams County connect uninsured and underinsured residents to publicly funded treatment and care coordination, while the county health department provides free naloxone and prevention services regardless of ability to pay.

State Programs

Colorado has used opioid settlement funds to expand withdrawal management and recovery capacity statewide, and the BHA’s OwnPath tool helps Thornton residents locate treatment and recovery providers that fit their coverage.

Thornton, Colorado Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration is the state’s central behavioral health authority. Since 2024, it has licensed behavioral health entities and issued controlled substance licenses for withdrawal management, replacing the legacy substance use disorder licensing system and tracking providers through its LADDERS database.

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing administers Health First Colorado, the state Medicaid program. It defines the covered substance use benefit, including withdrawal management and residential care aligned to ASAM levels, and contracts with the regional entities that coordinate behavioral health care in Adams County.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is the state public health authority. It runs overdose surveillance through the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System, administers naloxone standing orders and harm reduction grants, and publishes prevention resources used across Adams County.

Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI)

The Colorado Division of Insurance regulates commercial health insurers in the state and enforces the parity laws that require plans to cover substance use treatment like other medical care. It handles consumer complaints when a Thornton resident’s plan wrongly denies detox or rehab coverage.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Thornton

Medication-assisted treatment in Thornton is regulated at the federal and state levels. Clinics that dispense methadone must hold SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program certification under 42 CFR Part 8, register with the DEA, and be licensed by the Colorado BHA.

Health First Colorado and commercial plans cover the medications. Since the federal X-waiver was eliminated in 2023, any DEA-registered prescriber in the area can start buprenorphine, widening access to medication-assisted detox across the north metro.

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine, commonly dispensed as Suboxone, is the most accessible MAT option in Thornton. With the waiver requirement gone, primary care offices, licensed clinics, and telehealth providers across the Denver metro can prescribe it, and many begin treatment quickly. Health First Colorado and most commercial plans cover it for opioid use disorder.

Methadone

Methadone is available only through federally certified opioid treatment programs and cannot be filled at a retail pharmacy, so Thornton residents visit a licensed program in the Denver metro for daily dosing. It is highly effective for severe or long-term opioid dependence, and Health First Colorado covers it for eligible members.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone, offered as the monthly Vivitrol injection, blocks opioid effects and reduces alcohol cravings without being a controlled substance, so any licensed prescriber in Thornton can offer it. Because it requires a period of abstinence first, it is often started after detox. Health First Colorado and commercial plans cover it.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Thornton

Fentanyl drives the large majority of overdose deaths in the Thornton area, frequently pressed into counterfeit pills or mixed into other drugs where people do not expect it. A network of county and state harm reduction programs works to prevent those deaths by distributing naloxone and fentanyl test strips, training residents to respond to overdoses, and connecting people who use drugs to treatment. Many of these services are free and available without insurance or identification.

Adams County Health Department (Project Connects)

Free naloxone (Narcan) Fentanyl and xylazine test strips Overdose prevention and response training Post-overdose support and linkage

The county health department’s harm reduction program provides free naloxone and test strips at multiple locations in the Thornton area, offers one-on-one and group overdose response training, and supports people after an overdose. Organizations can request naloxone by calling 303-363-3077. Learn more at adamscountyhealthdepartment.org.

Stop the Clock Colorado

Interactive naloxone finder map Locations for free naloxone Overdose recognition guidance

Stop the Clock Colorado is a statewide health department tool that maps where Thornton residents can find naloxone quickly, including pharmacies and community sites. It pairs the map with plain-language guidance on recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose.

CDPHE Overdose Prevention

Naloxone standing orders Harm reduction grant funding Fentanyl education resources Medication take-back program

The state health department funds and coordinates harm reduction across Colorado, maintaining the standing order that allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone without a prescription and directing grants to local programs for Adams County residents. Learn more at cdphe.colorado.gov.

Harm Reduction Action Center

Naloxone distribution Sterile supplies and syringe services Fentanyl test strips Peer support and referrals

A Denver-based nonprofit serving the wider metro, the Harm Reduction Action Center provides naloxone, sterile supplies, drug-checking tools, and peer support, and links participants to detox and treatment when they are ready to pursue it.

Detox Statistics in Thornton, Colorado

Overdose data for Thornton comes mainly from Adams County and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The figures below show why fentanyl remains the central concern for local detox and prevention efforts.

136 Adams County Fentanyl Deaths in 2023

Adams County recorded 136 fentanyl-related deaths in 2023, among the highest county totals in Colorado, behind only Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Statewide Fentanyl Deaths Rose in 2023

At least 1,089 Coloradans died from fentanyl in 2023, an 18.4% increase from 920 the year before, according to preliminary state data. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

7 in 10 Seized Pills Held Lethal Fentanyl

DEA laboratory testing found that roughly 7 of every 10 counterfeit pills seized in Colorado in 2023 contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

FAQs About Detox in Thornton, CO

Are there detox centers in Thornton, or do I have to go into Denver?

Thornton and the surrounding north metro have licensed detox, residential, and outpatient programs, and central Denver adds more options a short drive away. Confirm that a program is licensed by the Colorado BHA and can treat your specific substances, and check that it accepts your insurance or Health First Colorado plan before admission.

How do I get free naloxone in Thornton?

Free naloxone is available from the Adams County Health Department at several locations, through Colorado’s naloxone standing order at many pharmacies, and by using the Stop the Clock Colorado map to find the nearest supply. Most insurance and Health First Colorado plans also cover it at little or no cost.

Does Health First Colorado pay for detox?

Yes, Health First Colorado, the state Medicaid program, covers medically necessary detox, residential and inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment with no copay for eligible members. Coverage is coordinated through the Region 4 network, so confirm that a provider is enrolled before admission.

What does the Colorado BHA do?

The Behavioral Health Administration is the state agency that licenses and oversees addiction treatment programs. Choosing a BHA-licensed detox or rehab program means the facility meets Colorado’s clinical, safety, and staffing standards and is subject to oversight, which is an important safeguard when selecting care.

Do I need inpatient detox, or is outpatient enough?

It depends on the substance, the severity of your dependence, and your home environment. Withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines can be medically dangerous and usually calls for inpatient supervision. If you are unsure, this guide on whether you need inpatient detox can help you decide.

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