800-671-43041st Priority Institute for Better Living
About 1st Priority Institute for Better Living
1st Priority Institute for Better Living is an outpatient counseling and substance use treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, serving individuals, couples, children, teens, and families throughout the metro area. The practice offers mental health counseling, addiction and substance use therapy, and Colorado state approved DUI education and therapy programs (Level I and Level II).
Outpatient Counseling and Substance Use Programs
With both in person and virtual session options, 1st Priority emphasizes whole person wellness in an upbeat, nonjudgmental atmosphere that supports physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well being.
Clients can access individual therapy, couples counseling, and family sessions to address a wide range of concerns, including substance use, compulsive behaviors, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, anger management, and adjustment challenges. For those navigating court requirements, 1st Priority provides state approved DUI education and therapy in both group and individual formats, with multiple class times each week and a dedicated women only group option.
Evidence Based Treatment and Trauma Focused Care
Treatment integrates evidence based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness based therapy, trauma focused care, and family therapy to support recovery and co-occurring mental health needs. Services are available in person at the Denver office or via HIPAA compliant virtual sessions, and walk ins are always welcome.
The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, major commercial insurers, EAPs, sliding fee scale, and self pay; DUI classes are 35 per session, with a 75 enrollment fee.
Begin Your Recovery Journey in Denver
To schedule an assessment or learn more about outpatient counseling, substance use treatment, or DUI services at 1st Priority Institute for Better Living in Denver, reach out to the admissions team. They can verify insurance benefits, explain program options, review pricing and sliding scale eligibility, and help you choose the right path for your needs.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
Contact
Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s from the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for over two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, which required mental health skills to help children, and their parents work through new challenges after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for over 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.
