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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
1st Priority Institute for Better Living	420 E 58th Ave Denver, CO 80216	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Acacia Counseling	190 East 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80203	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
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
Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado	9725 E Hampden Ave Denver, CO 80231	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
CuraWest	2535 S Downing St Denver, CO 80210	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Front Range Clinic	2240 Blake Street Denver, CO 80205	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
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
Sandstone Care Denver Center	7555 E Hampden Avenue Denver, CO 80231	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
Spanish Clinic Morrison Road	4200 Morrison Road Denver, CO 80219	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
The Raleigh House Denver	4401 South Quebec Street Denver, CO 80237	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+3
Turning Point Mental Health Services	6825 East Tennessee Avenue Denver, CO 80224	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Denver CARES	1155 Cherokee Street Denver, CO 80204	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+2
Denver Recovery Group	2822 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80206	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Denver Women’s Recovery	3801 East Florida Avenue Suite 650 Denver, CO 80210	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+1
Eating Recovery Center	7351 E. Lowry Blvd. Suite 200 Denver, CO 80230	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+3
Mile High Recovery Center Denver	1201 E Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80218	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
St. Francis Center	2323 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80205	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Denver, CO

Denver has one of Colorado’s largest and most developed treatment markets, paired with a long history of city support for harm reduction. Detox and withdrawal management programs are licensed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) through its LADDERS system, while the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment leads the local overdose response. Knowing how to choose a detox center licensed for your level of need helps you navigate a crowded market.

Denver’s drug supply has shifted in a way that shapes care. In 2024, methamphetamine overtook fentanyl as the leading substance in local overdose deaths for the first time, and the two are increasingly used together. That matters when choosing a program, because stimulant and opioid withdrawal call for different medical support, and many people now need help with both.

Colorado expanded Medicaid, so most low-income Denver residents qualify for Health First Colorado, which covers the detox continuum. For those who are uninsured, Denver Health operates the region’s central public safety net, including the long-running Denver CARES withdrawal facility, and the city funds free naloxone and syringe access through established programs.

Paying for Detox in Denver

Worrying about the cost of detox is common in Denver, but the price of care varies widely by setting and length of stay, and most people with coverage pay a fraction of the sticker price. A clear look at how much detox costs helps you plan before you commit.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Denver?

The cost of detox in Denver depends on the level of care, the severity of withdrawal, and whether treatment happens in a hospital, a residential facility, or an outpatient clinic. The figures below are general benchmarks rather than Denver-specific quotes, and they represent full cash-pay rates before insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or other aid. Most people with coverage pay significantly less, and public programs may cost nothing.

$148,000

Medical Detox

$53,000

Inpatient Rehab

$8,800

Outpatient Rehab

$7,800

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Denver

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox treatment for Denver beneficiaries, along with opioid treatment program services such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, under Part B. Your copays, coinsurance, and deductibles depend on the treatment setting, the services you receive, and whether you carry a Medicare Advantage or supplement plan.

Medicaid

Colorado expanded Medicaid, so most low-income adults qualify for Health First Colorado. Its substance use benefit covers the detox continuum, including withdrawal management, residential and inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment, with services aligned to ASAM levels of care. Some levels may require prior authorization.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not keep anyone in Denver from starting detox. Several options exist for people without private insurance or the means to self-pay:

Public Safety-Net Treatment

Denver Health, the city’s safety-net hospital system, provides substance use treatment and operates the Denver CARES withdrawal facility, delivering detox and stabilization to uninsured and low-income residents regardless of ability to pay.

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Federally qualified health centers and community providers across Denver set fees on a sliding scale tied to income and household size, lowering out-of-pocket costs for residents who do not qualify for Medicaid.

Opioid Settlement Funded Services

Colorado and the Denver metro region direct opioid settlement dollars toward treatment, recovery, and naloxone distribution, which can reduce or remove out-of-pocket costs for uninsured Denver residents seeking detox and follow-up care.

Veterans Programs

Veterans in Denver can access detox and substance use care through the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in nearby Aurora, which offers withdrawal management, MAT, and mental health services to eligible veterans at little or no cost.

Denver, Colorado Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

The BHA is Colorado’s central behavioral health authority and licenses substance use treatment providers, including withdrawal management, through its LADDERS licensing and designation system. It sets clinical standards and oversees the controlled-substance approvals Denver detox programs rely on. See Colorado BHA.

Website: https://bha.colorado.gov/

Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE)

DDPHE is the city’s public health authority and leads Denver’s overdose response by funding naloxone distribution, supporting syringe access programs, and tracking overdose data through the Denver Medical Examiner. Denver has backed harm reduction since authorizing syringe exchange in 2012. See DDPHE.

Website: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)

HCPF administers Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and defines covered substance use services, including withdrawal management and residential treatment aligned to ASAM levels of care. Its rules shape how Denver detox programs operate and coordinate step-down care. See Colorado HCPF.

Website: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

CDPHE is the state public health authority. It runs Colorado’s overdose surveillance dashboards and statewide prevention infrastructure, including the Naloxone Bulk Purchase Fund that supplies free naloxone to Denver-area programs. See CDPHE overdose prevention.

Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/overdose-prevention

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Denver

Medication-assisted treatment in Denver is regulated at both the federal and state levels. Programs that dispense methadone must hold SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program certification under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA registration, and in Colorado the Behavioral Health Administration licenses and oversees MAT providers. You can learn how medication-assisted treatment fits into a broader detox plan.

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine, often prescribed as Suboxone, is widely available across Denver from office-based providers, community clinics, and telehealth, without the daily-clinic requirement methadone carries. That flexibility makes it a practical first option for Denver residents, and Health First Colorado covers it.

Methadone

Methadone is dispensed only through federally certified opioid treatment programs and is not available at retail pharmacies. It requires daily on-site dosing early in treatment, so access depends on living near one of Denver’s certified OTPs, which are concentrated in the central city. Health First Colorado covers it.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone, including the long-acting injectable Vivitrol, needs no special licensing and is prescribed in routine outpatient settings across Denver. Because it is not a controlled substance, it is used for both opioid and alcohol use disorder, is covered by Health First Colorado, and is typically started after detox is complete.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Denver

Denver has one of Colorado’s most established harm reduction networks, supported by city policy and legal statewide syringe services and fentanyl test strips. Because fentanyl remains widespread even as methamphetamine deaths rise, local programs pair free naloxone and drug checking with connections to treatment.

Harm Reduction Action Center (HRAC)

https://harmreductionactioncenter.org/

Syringe access Naloxone distribution Fentanyl test strips Overdose prevention education Referrals to treatment

HRAC is Denver’s largest syringe access program, providing naloxone, sterile supplies, drug checking, and care referrals for people who inject and smoke drugs. It has been a central part of Denver’s overdose response for years. Visit harmreductionactioncenter.org.

Denver Department of Public Health and Environment

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment

Free naloxone Syringe access program support Overdose surveillance Community outreach

DDPHE funds and coordinates Denver’s naloxone distribution and syringe access efforts and tracks overdose data to direct city resources toward the neighborhoods most affected. Visit denvergov.org.

Vivent Health (The Access Point)

https://viventhealth.org/

Syringe services Naloxone and test strips HIV and hepatitis C testing Linkage to care

Vivent Health operates The Access Point in Denver, providing syringe services, naloxone, testing, and linkage to medical and substance use care for people who use drugs. Visit viventhealth.org.

Colorado Naloxone Bulk Purchase Fund (CDPHE)

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/overdose-prevention

Free naloxone statewide Standing order access Stop the Clock Colorado locator Program support

Through CDPHE, Colorado supplies free naloxone to public agencies and harm reduction programs and runs the Stop the Clock Colorado map to help residents find the nearest naloxone in an emergency. Visit cdphe.colorado.gov.

Detox Statistics in Denver, Colorado

Denver’s overdose trend has swung sharply in recent years, and the drugs that are driving deaths are changing. The figures below come from Denver and federal overdose reporting.

Methamphetamine Overtook Fentanyl in 2024

After a deadly 2023, Denver overdose deaths dropped in 2024, and for the first time methamphetamine surpassed fentanyl as the leading substance in local overdose deaths, though the two are often used together. Denver Department of Public Health and Environment

Deaths Climbed Again in 2025

Denver’s 2024 improvement did not hold. Overdose deaths rose roughly 22% year over year by mid-September 2025, with the city on pace to approach 500 deaths, more than 300 of them involving fentanyl. Denver Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado Fentanyl Deaths Fell 35%

Statewide, Colorado fentanyl-involved overdose deaths fell about 35%, from 1,238 to 804, between December 2022 and November 2024, an 18% drop in total overdose deaths before the 2025 reversal. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FAQs About Detox in Denver, CO

How can I get into detox in Denver without insurance?

Denver Health, the city’s safety-net system, provides detox and withdrawal management through Denver CARES regardless of ability to pay. You can also check Health First Colorado eligibility or call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 for 24/7 support and referrals to local programs.

What is Denver CARES?

Denver CARES is a nonmedical and medically monitored withdrawal and detoxification facility operated within the Denver Health system. It serves people who are intoxicated or in withdrawal, including those brought in by outreach teams, offering a safe place to stabilize and a bridge into ongoing treatment.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in Denver?

Yes. You can get free naloxone from the Harm Reduction Action Center, DDPHE-supported sites, and Vivent Health, and through Colorado’s statewide standing order. Naloxone is also sold over the counter at pharmacies, and Health First Colorado and most insurance plans cover it.

Are fentanyl test strips legal in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado law permits fentanyl test strips and syringe services programs statewide. Denver programs such as the Harm Reduction Action Center distribute test strips free so people can check their supply for fentanyl and other adulterants before use.

Is methamphetamine a bigger problem than fentanyl in Denver now?

In 2024, methamphetamine narrowly overtook fentanyl as the leading substance in Denver overdose deaths, and the two are frequently used together. Fentanyl remains widespread, so many people need care for both. Detox programs increasingly address stimulant use alongside opioid withdrawal.

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