Compare 35 addiction treatment centers in and around Aurora, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Colorado for yourself or someone you love.
1693 North Quentin Street · Aurora, CO 80045Aurora, CO 80045
Aurora · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility that provides programs to tackle multiple substance use disorders that’s located in Aurora, Colorado. This center is a part of the UCHealth network and offers detox management…
29997 S Buffalo Park Rd · Evergreen, CO 80439Evergreen, CO 80439
Evergreen · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, Men
Men's residential treatment is the care provided at Spero Recovery Center, an addiction treatment center in Evergreen. The Colorado center follows a 12 step approach based on Alcoholics Anonymous. Men's Residential in Evergreen The stay lasts at least 30 days…
4401 S Quebec St · Denver, CO 80237Denver, CO 80237
Denver · Detox, Inpatient, Men
The Raleigh House: The Center of Integrative Behavioral Health (Denver, Colorado) accepts private health insurance and cash or self-payment as forms of payment for services offered and caters to both female and male patients. The facility treats both substance use…
7251 East 49th Avenue · Commerce City, CO 80022Commerce City, CO 80022
Commerce City · Inpatient
Stout Street Foundation Serenity, located in industrial Commerce City, Colorado, is here to remind you that you can recover. Their care teams know what it means to fight for your life and they will be available to defend and protect…
5550 Co Rd 124 · Elizabeth, CO 80107Elizabeth, CO 80107
Elizabeth · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
The small rural town of Elizabeth, Colorado, is home to Healing Pines Recovery. This is a drug and alcohol treatment facility that provides a safe space for adults to navigate the recovery journey. This facility specializes in treating men, offering…
6630 Gunpark Drive · Boulder, CO 80301Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
NorthStar Transitions Boulder in Boulder, Colorado, was the only licensed addiction treatment center in Boulder. They offered counseling and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) in person and through secure video conferencing. The facility was certified by The Joint Commission and…
2535 S Downing St Suite 500 · Denver, CO 80210Denver, CO 80210
Denver · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
CuraWest, located in Denver, Colorado, is an addiction treatment center designed to support people in their pursuit of healing. This facility is noteworthy because its programs emphasize a calming, voluntary atmosphere rather than a rigid environment. Their experienced care teams…
4565 Kendall Pkwy · Loveland, CO 80538Loveland, CO 80538
Loveland · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Northpoint Colorado in Loveland, Colorado, offers both inpatient and outpatient services for drug and alcohol addictions. They are accredited The Joint Commission and LegitScript certified. You can verify your insurance coverage using the forms on their website. Dual Diagnosis Detox…
2135 Southgate Road · Colorado Springs, CO 80906Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Colorado Springs · Inpatient
Cedar Springs Hospital Adult Programs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is part of the hospital’s behavioral health treatment programs. They provide an array of mental health treatment services to manage a variety of conditions including substance use disorder (SUD). For 100…
3801 East Florida Avenue · Ste 650, Denver, CO 80210Denver, CO 80210
Denver · Outpatient, Women
Located in Denver, Colorado, Women's Recovery is an addiction treatment center that dedicates itself exclusively to women and gives them a large range of treatment options in the area, both in person and virtually, to accommodate their diverse needs. Traditional…
6901 Lookout Road · Boulder, CO 80301Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder · Inpatient, Outpatient, Men
Choice House, located in Boulder, Colorado, is a men’s addiction treatment center that offers a steady and secure path to recovery. Just outside the Rocky Mountain National Park, their beautiful location gives space for real healing that is away from…
191 East Orchard Road · Suite A, Littleton, CO 80121Littleton, CO 80121
Littleton · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
New Beginnings Recovery Center provides substance use and co-occurring mental health services in Littleton, Colorado. They have intensive, immersive treatment methods to help guests achieve sustained recovery. Their team takes pride in guiding clients through every step of treatment without…
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UCHealth Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation – CeDAR |
1693 North Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045 |
Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility that provides programs to tackle multiple substance use disorders that’s located in Aurora, Colorado. This center is a part of the UCHealth network and offers detox management and treatment for people facing alcohol, nicotine, opioids and opiates, stimulants, marijuana, and many other types of substances. It offers… |
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Aurora Mental Health Crisis Center |
2206 Victor Street, Aurora, CO 80045 |
Aurora Mental Health and Recovery, also called Aurora Mental Health Crisis Center, operates a walk in crisis clinic in Aurora, Colorado providing immediate mental health and substance use crisis support. As a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, the center offers crisis stabilization, withdrawal management and dual diagnosis treatment using evidence based approaches including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy… |
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It Takes a Village |
1475 Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80010 |
It Takes a Village is an Aurora based nonprofit organization providing free outpatient addiction counseling, mental health support and HIV focused community services across the Denver metropolitan area. The organization offers counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and trauma informed care for adults navigating substance use and co-occurring conditions. Rooted in cultural humility and community connection, It… |
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center |
1700 North Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045 |
The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center is a Veteran focused substance use and mental health treatment program in Aurora, Colorado offering a full range of behavioral health services within a comprehensive VA hospital campus. Veterans can access outpatient, inpatient, residential and telehealth services for addiction and co-occurring disorders, PTSD and related mental health… |
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Aurora Mental Health Center Alameda |
10782 East Alameda Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012 |
Aurora Mental Health Center Alameda, located in Aurora, Colorado, works hard every day to help people just like you heal from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their DUI classes are instrumental in helping you meet court requirements and avoid penalties when facing infractions related to substance use. They offer varying levels of outpatient programs. We’re especially impressed… |
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Landmark Recovery of Denver |
2000 S Blackhawk St, Aurora, CO 80014 |
Landmark Recovery of Denver is an adult addiction treatment center in Aurora, Colorado providing care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The facility offers a full continuum of services including medical detox, residential treatment and outpatient care with dual diagnosis support for co-occurring mental health conditions. Their approach blends evidence based clinical care with holistic practices to help adults… |
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Aurora Mental Health Center Chambers Road |
791 Chambers Road, Aurora, CO 80011 |
Aurora Mental Health Center Chambers Road is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Aurora Mental Health Center Chambers Road specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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UCHealth Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation - CeDAR |
1693 North Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045 |
The UCHealth Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation or CeDAR is an advanced and comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab in Aurora, Colorado. They treat adults ages 18 and older with substance use disorder and those with co-occurring disorders. The best part of this treatment center is that they really have every level of care you could need. That ranges from… |
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Potomac Street Center |
750 Potomac Street Suite 101, Aurora, CO 80011 |
The Potomac Street Center is just outside the Medical Center of Aurora North Campus in Aurora, Colorado. It’s part of the ARTS network and is a substance abuse treatment center that also has services for co-occurring disorders. They treat adults. Levels of care include medication assisted treatment as well as intensive and general outpatient programs. Special services are available for… |
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Dont Look Back Center |
14261 E 4th Avenue, Bldg. 6 Suite 300, Aurora, CO 80011 |
The Don't Look Back Center is a licensed behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Aurora, Colorado offering intensive outpatient care, recovery housing and wraparound services for adults navigating addiction, trauma and reentry. The center serves diverse and historically underserved populations, including women and men of color, transgender and gender diverse individuals, pregnant mothers and returning citizens. Its mission… |
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Hazelbrook Community Recovery Center: Paradigm One |
16736 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013 |
Hazelbrook Community Recovery Center is a nonprofit recovery and sober living provider in Aurora, Colorado. It offers supervised transitional detox residence, intensive outpatient programs, medication assisted treatment, peer coaching and a network of sober living residences across the state. The facility emphasizes its core recovery tool focused on phyiscal activities. They offer a fully equipped gym with a boxing ring… |
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center |
1700 N Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80045 |
If you’re a veteran seeking addiction and/or mental health care in Aurora, Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center is one option by Toll Gate Creek and not too far from the suburbs. The center is part of the wider Veterans Affairs healthcare system and offers 24/7 services. They even have free onsite parking, but referrals are required. You… |
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Spanish Clinic Aurora |
1400 Dayton St, Aurora, CO 80010 |
Spanish Clinic Aurora is a clinic that provides adults with addiction and mental health services in both English and Spanish. It’s based in Aurora, Colorado. If you’re facing infractions related to your substance use, they have a broad range of programs to help including varying levels of ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and an 18-week MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy).… |
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Key To Life Counseling Center |
14241 E 4th Ave Ste 310, Aurora, CO 80011 |
You'll find Key to Life Center in Aurora, Colorado. It's a private behavioral health and substance abuse counseling service for teens and adults. They have intensive outpatient programs and general outpatient programs. They also offer DUI classes and can report to and collaborate with probation officers, the Department of Youth Services, and the Department of Corrections. Services are available in… |
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Aurora Mental Health Center Elmira |
1544 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO 80010 |
Aurora Mental Health Center Elmira is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Aurora Mental Health Center Elmira specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Aurora Mental Health Center Hampden Youth Campus |
14301 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014 |
Aurora Mental Health Center Hampden Youth Campus is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Aurora Mental Health Center Hampden Youth Campus specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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IDEA Aurora |
730 Peoria Street, Aurora, CO 80011 |
IDEA Aurora is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. IDEA Aurora specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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National Institute for Change |
2600 South Parker Road, building 5 suite 150, Aurora, CO 80014 |
National Institute for Change is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. National Institute for Change specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Parker Froyd and Associates Mental Health Services |
14231 East 4th Avenue Building 1 Suite 102, Aurora, CO 80011 |
Parker Froyd and Associates Mental Health Services is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Parker Froyd and Associates Mental Health Services specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Saddle Rock Counseling Centennial |
20971 East Smoky Hill Road Suite 105-B, Aurora, CO 80015 |
Saddle Rock Counseling Centennial is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Saddle Rock Counseling Centennial specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Saddle Rock Counseling Aurora |
2101 South Blackhawk Suite 160, Aurora, CO 80014 |
Saddle Rock Counseling Aurora is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Saddle Rock Counseling Aurora specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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University of Colorado Hospital Authority |
12401 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045 |
University of Colorado Hospital Authority is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. University of Colorado Hospital Authority specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System – Aurora OP Clinic |
13701 East Mississippi Avenue Gateway Medical Bldg #200, Aurora, CO 80012 |
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System – Aurora OP Clinic is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System – Aurora OP Clinic specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Action Counseling |
14901 East Hampden Avenue Suite 270, Aurora, CO 80014 |
Action Counseling is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Action Counseling specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Recovery Monitoring Solutions Aurora |
14707 East 2nd Avenue 3rd Floor – Suite 360, Aurora, CO 80011 |
Recovery Monitoring Solutions Aurora is a rehab located in Aurora, Colorado. Recovery Monitoring Solutions Aurora specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Frequently asked questions
Every facility on this page is a licensed or accredited provider drawn from public treatment registries and verified against state licensing records. We prioritize listings by the completeness and accuracy of their program information, their accreditation status, and the range of care they offer so that people searching for help in Aurora see relevant, trustworthy options first.
Our ranking process weighs several factors:
We do not accept payment in exchange for higher placement. Listings are informational and are not an endorsement or a substitute for a clinical recommendation.
Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city and sits mostly in Arapahoe County, with portions reaching into Adams and Douglas counties on the eastern edge of the Denver metro area. That location gives residents access to a dense regional network of care: Our directory lists 37 treatment facilities in and around the city, and many more sit a short drive away across the wider metro. People comparing options here can also browse the full Colorado rehab directory to see programs in neighboring communities like Denver, Centennial, and Littleton.
Aurora anchors a large share of the region's behavioral health infrastructure. The city is home to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, and Aurora Mental Health & Recovery operates one of the metro's busiest crisis and outpatient behavioral health systems. Because Aurora spans three counties, residents may qualify for services through more than one county health department depending on their address, which is worth confirming when you begin looking at addiction treatment options.
Opioids, and fentanyl in particular, have driven much of the local need for treatment. Arapahoe County recorded its highest-ever fentanyl death toll in 2023 before deaths began to decline in 2024, and the county has invested opioid-settlement dollars into detox, sober living, peer navigation, and harm reduction. If opioid use disorder is part of the picture for you or a loved one, several Aurora-area programs offer medication-assisted treatment alongside counseling.
Cost, insurance, and the type of care you need will shape your options. The sections below break down what treatment tends to cost in Colorado, how people in Aurora pay for it, the levels of care available locally, specialized programming, and free or low-cost resources for those who need immediate support.
The cost of treatment in Aurora depends far more on the level of care than on the city itself. Medical detox and residential inpatient programs, which include housing and round-the-clock supervision, sit at the high end. Outpatient counseling and medication-assisted treatment cost considerably less because you continue living at home.
Statewide, published estimates place a typical 30-day residential stay in the tens of thousands of dollars, while outpatient care over the same period runs a fraction of that. Because Aurora is part of the higher-cost Denver metro, local prices tend to land at or above the Colorado average.
Insurance changes this math significantly. Colorado has one of the lower uninsured rates in the country, and both private plans and Health First Colorado (the state's Medicaid program) cover medically necessary substance use treatment.
Verifying your benefits before you commit is the single most useful step you can take to understand your out-of-pocket cost. Our guide to verifying your rehab benefits walks through how to do that.
Several factors move the final price up or down:
If you are weighing a residential program against an outpatient one, it helps to understand how the two differ in structure and price. Our overviews of inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab explain what each level of care involves.
Across the 37 facilities listed in Aurora, most accept some combination of self-payment, private insurance, and public coverage, and many offer more than one path to make treatment affordable. The breakdown below shows how many local programs accept each payment type.
The right payment path depends on your coverage and circumstances. The subsections below cover the most common options for Aurora residents.
Medicare covers substance use treatment for eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities, including inpatient care, outpatient services, and medication. Nine facilities in Aurora accept Medicare. Coverage details, including deductibles and coinsurance, depend on whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, so it is worth confirming what your plan includes before you enroll in a program.
Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid program, is one of the largest payers for addiction treatment in Colorado and covers comprehensive substance use services at no cost to eligible residents. That includes medical detox, inpatient and outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone.
Sixteen Aurora facilities accept Health First Colorado. Adults earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level generally qualify, and you can apply through the state's enrollment system.
Aurora has a significant veteran and active-duty population, anchored by the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. Ten local facilities accept TRICARE, and veterans may also access substance use care directly through the VA. If you or a family member served, our rehab resources for veterans outline the coverage and treatment options available.
Twenty-four Aurora facilities accept private health insurance, and 35 accept self-payment. Most private plans cover medically necessary treatment, though your out-of-pocket cost will depend on your deductible, coinsurance, and whether the facility is in your network. Calling both your insurer and the facility to confirm coverage before admission can prevent surprises later.
For those without robust coverage, 16 Aurora facilities offer sliding-scale fees based on income, 14 offer financial assistance, and six offer financing plans. These options can bring the cost of treatment within reach even for people paying largely out of pocket.
Two facilities in Aurora offer free treatment, and additional no-cost support is available through community and county programs described later on this page. Some facilities also participate in scholarship programs that cover part or all of the cost of care. Our overview of rehab scholarships explains how these work and who qualifies.
Many Aurora-area facilities work with major insurance carriers, including:
Aurora offers a full continuum of care, from medically supervised detox through long-term outpatient support. Our directory lists 12 detox facilities, 10 inpatient programs, and 36 outpatient clinics in the area, along with programs for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Medical detox is often the first step for people dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, since withdrawal from these substances can be dangerous without supervision. Aurora's 12 detox facilities provide medically managed withdrawal before the transition into ongoing treatment. Learn more about what to expect from medical detox.
Inpatient and residential rehab provide 24-hour care in a structured, live-in setting, typically over 30, 60, or 90 days. This level of care suits people with more severe substance use disorders or unstable home environments, and it often begins right after detox.
Partial hospitalization and outpatient programs let people live at home while attending treatment. Aurora's 36 outpatient clinics range from intensive day programs to weekly counseling, making this the most flexible and widely available level of care in the area. Programs are typically structured by intensity, from partial hospitalization down to standard weekly sessions.
Dual diagnosis care treats substance use and a co-occurring mental health condition together. With 26 local programs offering it, this is a strength of Aurora's treatment landscape, which is important given how often substance use overlaps with conditions like depression and anxiety.
Recovery rarely ends when a program does. Continuing care, whether through a sober living home, ongoing therapy, or peer support, plays a major role in maintaining progress. Our guide to rehab aftercare covers how to build a plan for the months after treatment.
Many Aurora facilities tailor their programming to specific populations, recognizing that effective treatment often depends on addressing the particular circumstances a person brings with them. The programs below reflect the specialties most represented among local facilities.
Aurora's 28 alcohol use disorder programs and 18 opioid-focused programs reflect the two substances most often behind local treatment admissions. For younger clients, the area's 31 young adult programs address the specific pressures facing young adult and college student substance use.
The city's 12 LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care programs and six veterans and military programs serve populations that often face added barriers to treatment. Women's, men's, and older-adult programs round out the local options.
Cost should never be the reason someone goes without help. Aurora and the surrounding counties offer a range of free and low-cost services, from 24-hour crisis support to harm reduction and county behavioral health programs.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For urgent emotional or substance use support, the resources below are available at no cost.
Aurora's treatment need is shaped by the opioid crisis affecting Arapahoe County and the wider Denver metro. Fentanyl drove overdose deaths to record levels in 2023 before the county began to see a decline in 2024, a shift local officials credit in part to expanded naloxone distribution and harm reduction efforts. The figures below capture the most recent county and state data available.
Statewide, opioids remained the leading driver of fatal overdoses. In 2023, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were involved in 61 percent of all overdose deaths in Colorado, underscoring why so much of the region's opioid treatment capacity focuses on medication-assisted care. Neighboring Adams County, which includes part of northern Aurora, recorded 136 fentanyl deaths in 2023, among the highest county totals in the state.
These numbers reflect real strain on Aurora-area families and providers, but the 2024 decline in Arapahoe County offers a measure of encouragement. For a broader picture of substance use trends, see our national substance use statistics.
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