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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Denver, CO

Compare 89 addiction treatment centers in and around Denver, 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.

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Sandstone Care Denver Center CO 80231

Sandstone Care Denver

7555 E Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Private insurance

Sandstone Care in Denver, Colorado, provides substance use treatment for teens and young adults. The outpatient programs offer guests the ability to focus on recovery while continuing with work, school or family obligations. They can also refer anyone requiring more structure to one of their residential locations. Focused on Empowerment The team at Sandstone believes in encouraging and empowering their…

Denver Womens Recovery CO 80210

Denver Women’s Recovery

3801 East Florida Avenue, Ste 650, Denver, CO 80210

  • Outpatient
  • Women
  • Private insurance

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 Treatment Programs with Holistic Therapies Their levels of care include an intensive outpatient program with morning and evening sessions as…

Golden Peak Recovery CO 80246

Golden Peak Recovery

4411 East Kentucky Avenue, Denver, CO 80246

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Golden Peak Recovery, Part of Zinnia Health in Denver, Colorado, provides substance use and mental health treatment. Their team meets guests wherever they are on their recovery journey to provide a foundation for sobriety. A Home-Like Setting for Recovery in Denver Their living areas are furnished with upscale amenities. Some rooms have fireplaces and private bathrooms for more comfort. You’ll…

Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado CO 80231

Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado

9725 E Hampden Ave Suite 308, Denver, CO 80231

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado provides flexible substance use and mental health treatment. They offer a comfortable, intimate setting so guests can recover using holistic and traditional programs. The levels of care at this facility include the partial hospitalization program, the intensive outpatient program, and general outpatient care. Continuum Recovery accepts numerous health insurance plans, including Medicaid. Holistic Treatment Options…

CuraWest

CuraWest

2535 S Downing St Suite 500, Denver, CO 80210

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

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 understand the complexities of substance use dependency, and their goal is to treat you as an individual honoring everything about…

The Raleigh House: The Center of Integrative Behavioral Health

The Raleigh House: The Center of Integrative Behavioral Health

4401 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80237

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Men
  • Private insurance

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 disorders and mental health disorders. This facility also uses counseling as part of its substance use disorder treatment, helping patients…

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Mile High Recovery Center

1201 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Mile High Recovery Center is located in Denver, Colorado. This is a treatment facility that works with men and women struggling with addiction to substances such as alcohol, opioids, cocaine, and benzodiazepines. They can also address mental health struggles you might be facing. Treatment is offered through their residential treatment program and medication assisted treatment using Vivitrol and Suboxone. They…

Choices in Living Counseling Center Denver CO 80219

Choices in Living Counseling

2200 South Federal Boulevard Suite 2, Denver, CO 80219

  • Detox
  • Outpatient

Choices in Living Counseling Center Denver is an outpatient substance abuse treatment provider in Denver, Colorado helping individuals and families work toward recovery. The center offers outpatient and intensive outpatient programs with individual, group and family counseling, plus case management and aftercare support. Clients commend the center for flexible scheduling and compassionate care that helped them overcome challenges during difficult…

Denver CARES CO 80204

Denver CARES

1155 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO 80204

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

Denver CARES is a Denver Health program offering 24/7 withdrawal management and transitional residential treatment for adults with substance use disorders in Denver, Colorado. The facility treats all substance use disorders alongside relapse prevention. Denver CARES emphasizes safe, humane withdrawal experiences paired with clinical assessment, motivational counseling and referrals to support every step of recovery. Withdrawal Management and Stabilization The…

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Sobriety House Inc.

121 Acoma Street, Denver, CO 80223

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Sobriety House Baber House is a state licensed nonprofit addiction treatment center in Denver, Colorado located on the organization's Main Campus. As Colorado's oldest licensed treatment center Sobriety House offers a full continuum of care that includes residential treatment, outpatient programs, and sober living support for adults recovering from drug and alcohol use. What kinds of addiction treatment are offered?…

Acacia Counseling

Acacia Counseling

190 East 9th Avenue Suite 150, Denver, CO 80203

  • Detox
  • Outpatient

Acacia Counseling is an outpatient substance use treatment program in Denver, Colorado, offering individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth and intensive outpatient services for adults seeking recovery. As a nonprofit, Acacia Counseling specializes in supporting clients impacted by the justice system, combining substance use disorder care with domestic violence programming and court-related services. Its mission centers on reducing harm, helping clients…

ARTS Parkside Clinic Adult Outpatient and MAT CO 80206

ARTS Parkside Clinic Adult Outpatient Clinic

1620 North Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80206

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

ARTS Parkside Clinic is an adult outpatient and medication assisted treatment center in Denver, Colorado providing evidence based substance use treatment for opioid, alcohol, and co-occurring disorders. With more than 50 years of service to Colorado ARTS delivers integrated multidisciplinary care that addresses both addiction and mental health. Addiction Treatment and Methadone MAT Adults can begin with general or intensive…

ARTS Specialized Outpatient Services CO 80206

ARTS – Specialized Outpatient Services

1648 North Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80206

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

ARTS Specialized Outpatient Services is an addiction treatment center in Denver, Colorado offering evidence based outpatient care for adults navigating substance misuse. As part of Addiction Research and Treatment Services affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine the clinic provides outpatient programming and medication assisted treatment with counseling. Specialized services are available for women and clients who are…

ATOPS Denver CO 80222

ATOPS Denver

2755 South Locust Street Suite 132, Denver, CO 80222

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

ATOPS Denver is an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, specializing in court-related DWAI and DUI education and therapy. Located on South Locust Street, the agency has delivered substance use services since 1993, offering Colorado Level 2 Education, Level 2 Therapy, group counseling and individual therapy. ATOPS focuses on practical, structured programs that helps clients meet probation,…

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Transition and Recovery – Counseling

2121 South Oneida Street, 336, Denver, CO 80224

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Center for Recovery Denver is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Denver, Colorado, offering a more intimate alternative to large institutional rehabs. The program provides outpatient substance use treatment, dual diagnosis care and individual, family and couples counseling, available both in their Southeast Denver office and via telehealth. Clients are welcomed into a supportive, healing and safe environment built around…

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan CO 80236

Colorado Mental Health Institute

3520 West Oxford Avenue, Denver, CO 80236

  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan is a state operated psychiatric hospital in Denver, Colorado, providing inpatient mental health treatment and co-occurring substance use care for adults. Located at 3520 West Oxford Avenue, it is 1 of only 2 state psychiatric hospitals serving Colorado residents, offering both civil and forensic inpatient services. The hospital emphasizes individualized, evidence based, person…

Denver Childrens Home CO 80220

Denver Children’s Home

1501 Albion Street, Denver, CO 80220

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Denver Childrens Home is a trauma focused behavioral health and mental health treatment provider in Denver, Colorado serving children and teens who have experienced trauma and neglect as well as abuse alongside serious mental health challenges. The organization offers a full continuum of care including psychiatric residential treatment and day treatment, intensive in-home therapy, and transitional living support. Those in…

Denver Indian Health and Family Services Behavioral and Mental Health CO 80204

Denver Indian Health and Family Services Behavioral and Mental Health

2880 West Holden Place, Denver, CO 80204

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Denver Indian Health and Family Services is a behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, offering outpatient counseling, psychiatry and integrated care for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and families. Located at 2880 West Holden Place, the clinic serves children, adolescents, adults, couples and families through culturally grounded services. As Denver's only Urban Indian Health Program,…

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The Empowerment Program

1600 York Street, Denver, CO 80206

  • Outpatient
  • Women
  • Medicaid

The Empowerment Program is a nonprofit substance use treatment program in Denver, Colorado, offering outpatient addiction and mental health services rooted in a public health model. Located on York Street, this licensed program provides SUD support, co-occurring disorders treatment, harm reduction and re-entry services. Founded in 1986, The Empowerment Program delivers trauma informed, gender responsive care with a focus on…

Independence House South Side Outpatient CO 80210

Independence House South Side Outpatient

2425 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80210

  • Outpatient

Independence House South Side Outpatient is an addiction treatment center in Denver, Colorado, offering flexible outpatient substance use treatment at 2425 South Broadway. The program provides outpatient and intensive outpatient care for adults and young adults, including support for cooccurring mental health conditions. With approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention, the center focuses on practical, recovery focused care.…

Mental Health Center of Denver Child and Family Services at North Federal CO 80204

Mental Health Center of Denver Child and Family Services at North Federal

1405 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Mental Health Center of Denver Child and Family Outpatient Services at North Federal provides community-based behavioral health in Denver, Colorado. The center serves a broad lifespan from children and adolescents to young adults, adults and seniors, offering mental health care alongside co-occurring substance use treatment. Their integrated approach is designed to meet individuals and families where they are supporting recovery…

Saint Francis Center Day Services CO 80205

Saint Francis Center Day Services

2323 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80205

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Saint Francis Center Day Services is a Denver, Colorado nonprofit offering low barrier substance use support as part of a broader day-center model for adults experiencing homelessness. At 2323 Curtis Street, the wellness office provides substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, peer recovery resources and referrals to substance treatment programs. Guests benefit from an integrated approach that pairs addiction support with…

Savio House Main Denver Office Adolescent Services CO 80219

Savio House Main Denver Office Adolescent Services

325 King Street, Denver, CO 80219

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Savio House Adolescent Services is a behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Denver, Colorado, offering family centered, in home care for youth ages 11 years to 18 years and older. Located at 325 King Street, this nonprofit delivers evidence based outpatient and community services rather than a traditional clinic based model. Savio's approach focuses on helping adolescents make…

Servicios de La Raza Behavioral Health CO 80204

Servicios de La Raza Behavioral Health

3131 West 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Servicios de La Raza Behavioral Health is a culturally responsive addiction treatment and behavioral health provider in Denver, Colorado, offering bilingual English and Spanish care. The program specializes in outpatient substance misuse treatment, individual, couple, family and group therapy, plus DUI/DWAI education and mental health services. Clients value its trauma informed, community centered approach that blends clinical care with traditional…

Sobriety House Stepping Stone CO 80206

Sobriety House – Stepping Stone

1368 Elizabeth Street, Denver, CO 80206

  • Inpatient
  • Women
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Sobriety House Stepping Stone provides residential addiction treatment  in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood. This intimate Victorian home serves adults recovering from drug and alcohol addiction with historical roots in women's programming and support for co-occurring disorders. Rooted in a 12-step foundation paired with proven practices Stepping Stone is built on a mission of accessible, compassionate care regardless of ability to…

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“These kids have a new lease of life before the real damage of addiction takes hold and I think that’s a really great thing!”

I recently learned that Colorado has a recovery high school in Denver, serving kids with substance use disorders. I think it’s a brilliant idea that someone who has recovered from addiction is now the director of recovery at 5280 High School. He’ll have the lived experience necessary to be able to tell students his own experiences of addiction. I believe there is great power in the words “me too,” because you feel like you’re not alone. Had I experienced a mentor like that in school I don’t think my addiction would’ve gotten so bad or lasted until my 30s, when I eventually hit a rock bottom.

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What to know about rehab in Denver

How We Rank Listings

Every Denver facility profile in our directory is built from licensed-provider data and verified against public records. We surface facilities based on the level of care offered, accepted payment types, accreditation status, and the specialty programs each center runs. Listings are not paid placements, and we do not rank facilities by advertising relationships.

Our team reviews directory entries against the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration license registry, SAMHSA’s national treatment locator, and the accrediting bodies listed for each facility (Joint Commission, CARF, LegitScript, NAATP). We prioritize transparency about cost, insurance, and clinical services so people in Denver can compare options on the criteria that matter most to them and their families. When a facility’s information changes, we update the profile within our regular review cycle.

Rehab in Denver: What to Know

Denver, the consolidated City and County of Denver, anchors a metro area of more than 2.9 million people along the Front Range and serves as the primary behavioral health hub for the Rocky Mountain region. Our directory currently lists 94 addiction treatment providers in the city, ranging from hospital-based detox programs to community outpatient clinics and sober living homes. People searching for care in Denver can also compare options across the broader Colorado rehab directory for facilities outside the city proper.

A few large public-system providers and a wide network of private clinics shape the local treatment landscape. Denver Health operates the city’s safety-net hospital and runs Denver CARES, a 100-bed clinically managed withdrawal management and residential program, alongside an Addiction Recovery Center, an opioid treatment program offering methadone and buprenorphine, and a specialty Recovery Program for Women and Families.

WellPower, the city’s community mental health center, runs the 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center on East Colfax Avenue and integrates substance use care with behavioral health services. The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in nearby Aurora handles substance use disorder treatment for veterans across the Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

Denver has invested heavily in expanding addiction treatment options over the past several years. The Caring for Denver Foundation, funded by a voter-approved sales tax, has awarded more than $129 million to community-based nonprofits working on mental health and substance misuse since its launch.

The city has also directed a share of Colorado’s $750 million-plus opioid settlement funds toward Denver-specific projects, with $7 million in 2024 alone going to 15 initiatives focused on overdose education, treatment access, and harm reduction.

The overdose crisis remains the defining public health story for the city. Denver recorded a record 598 drug overdose deaths in 2023, which fell to 483 in 2024. They saw numbers climb again in 2025, according to preliminary Denver Office of the Medical Examiner data.

Fentanyl remains the most common substance involved in overdose deaths, though for the first time in 2024, methamphetamine-involved fatalities matched or briefly exceeded fentanyl-involved ones, reflecting the city’s growing stimulant problem. Treatment demand is highest for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

County health authority Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, Community and Behavioral Health Division
Anchor public provider Denver Health (Denver CARES, Addiction Recovery Center, opioid treatment program)
Community mental health center WellPower, with 24/7 walk-in crisis services
Veterans care Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora
Local funder Caring for Denver Foundation, voter-approved sales tax
Cost of Rehab in Denver

Treatment costs in Denver track closely to Colorado’s statewide averages, which the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics places near the middle of the national range. Colorado ranks 11th nationwide for treatment affordability, with an average overall cost of $56,413 for a 30-day rehab stay without insurance.

Within Denver, prices vary widely based on level of care, facility type, length of stay, and amenities. Luxury and executive programs in the foothills can run well above the state average, while community-based outpatient and county-funded programs are often available at a fraction of that cost or at no out-of-pocket expense for eligible residents.

Medical detox is the most expensive level of care in Colorado, with an average cost of $139,079 per episode.

Long-term inpatient rehab in Colorado costs an average of $49,781.

Outpatient addiction treatment in Colorado costs an average of $8,272.

Outpatient methadone treatment is the most affordable level of care, with an average cost of $7,349.

Because Denver sits at the higher end of Colorado’s cost of living, in-city programs often price at or slightly above these state averages, particularly for residential inpatient care. People comparing facilities should ask each provider for a written estimate, request the all-inclusive daily rate, and confirm whether items like medication, lab work, and aftercare planning are billed separately.

Most private health plans sold in Colorado, including marketplace plans through Connect for Health Colorado, are required to cover substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit, and verifying rehab benefits before admission is the single most effective way to control out-of-pocket costs.

Level of care medical detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient
Program length 30, 60, or 90 days
Insurance plan and network status
Amenities and program style standard, executive, or luxury
Specialty programming co-occurring disorders, MAT, trauma-focused care
Location central Denver vs. foothills or mountain settings
Staffing model and clinical credentials
How to Pay for Rehab in Denver

Of the 94 treatment providers in our Denver directory, most accept multiple forms of payment. Self-pay is the most widely accepted option, but private health insurance, Health First Colorado (the state’s Medicaid program), and Medicare are also accepted at a substantial share of facilities. Programs that offer sliding-scale fees, financial assistance, or financing further widen access for people without comprehensive coverage.

Coverage rules and out-of-pocket exposure vary significantly by payment type. The breakdown below summarizes what each option typically covers in Denver and how to confirm benefits before admission.

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary substance use disorder treatment for people who are 65 or older or who qualify through disability. Part A covers inpatient hospital and inpatient rehab stays, Part B covers outpatient counseling and medication management, and Part D covers prescription medications, including those used in medication-assisted treatment. Medicare Advantage plans bundle these benefits, often with their own network rules. About 14 facilities in our Denver directory accept Medicare directly.

Medicaid (Health First Colorado)

Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, covers the full continuum of substance use disorder treatment for eligible members. Benefits include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, inpatient hospital care, medical withdrawal management, and medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. Members do not need a referral or pay a copay for behavioral health services. Health First Colorado is accepted at 42 facilities in our Denver directory, including Denver Health’s full slate of addiction programs.

Military Benefits

Veterans living in Denver can access substance use disorder treatment through the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System’s community-based outpatient clinics. The VA offers detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient programs, and medications for opioid use disorder, often at no cost for eligible veterans. Active-duty service members and dependents enrolled in TRICARE can use benefits at 10 Denver-area facilities that accept the plan. Families navigating the system can find more guidance through our rehab resources for veterans and military page.

Insurance and Private Pay

Private health insurance is accepted at 49 facilities in our Denver directory. Colorado enforces the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act through the Division of Insurance, which means substance use disorder benefits must be comparable to medical and surgical benefits in the same plan. Major in-state carriers each maintain provider networks across Denver, and verifying in-network status is the most important step in controlling cost.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Denver Health Medical Plan
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare

Other Low-Cost Options

27 Denver-area facilities offer sliding-scale fees adjusted to household income, and 24 provide some form of financial assistance. An additional 13 offer financing or payment plans for people paying out of pocket. Sliding-scale and assistance terms vary by provider, so it is worth asking each facility’s intake team directly about eligibility and required documentation.

Free Treatment Programs

Two facilities in our Denver directory offer free treatment for eligible clients. Free care in Denver is most commonly delivered through grant-funded community programs, Caring for Denver Foundation grantees, opioid settlement-funded initiatives, and Denver Health’s safety-net services for uninsured residents. People who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford treatment may also be able to access rehab scholarships through individual facilities or nonprofit organizations.

Levels of Care Available in Denver

Denver’s 94 providers span the full clinical continuum, from acute medical detox to long-term sober living. Our directory includes 34 detox facilities, 33 inpatient rehab programs, and 75 outpatient clinics, with smaller numbers of partial hospitalization programs, dual diagnosis programs, and sober living homes.

Medical Detox

Medical detox is typically the first step for people who are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. Denver’s detox capacity includes hospital-based units like Denver Health’s Community Detox program and Denver CARES, as well as private freestanding detox centers. A typical medical detox lasts five to seven days, during which clinical staff monitor vital signs and manage withdrawal symptoms with medication when appropriate.

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient or residential treatment provides 24-hour structured care in a licensed facility, typically lasting 30 to 90 days. Programs combine individual and group therapy, psychoeducation, medication management, and aftercare planning. The 33 inpatient programs in our Denver directory include a mix of standard residential centers, executive and luxury programs, and gender-specific tracks.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)

Partial hospitalization is a step down from residential care. Clients attend treatment six or more hours a day, five days a week, while living at home or in sober living. Denver has 5 PHP providers in our directory. PHP treatment is often used as a bridge between inpatient rehab and outpatient care, or as a standalone program for people whose home environment is stable enough to support recovery.

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient programs let people continue working, attending school, or caring for family while receiving treatment. Denver has 75 standard outpatient clinics in our directory, including intensive outpatient programs that meet nine to twelve hours per week and traditional weekly counseling. People can compare formats through our broader outpatient rehab guide.

Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Disorders)

71 Denver facilities are equipped to treat co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, the highest concentration of any specialty in the city. Common conditions treated alongside addiction include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring anxiety disorders. Integrated dual-diagnosis care has been shown to produce better outcomes than treating addiction and mental health separately.

Sober Living

Sober living homes provide alcohol- and drug-free residential environments for people transitioning out of formal treatment. Denver has 11 sober living homes in our directory, ranging from peer-run recovery houses to clinically supported transitional residences. Most sober living homes work in coordination with outpatient programs and recovery community organizations as part of rehab aftercare.

Specialty Programs in Denver

Many Denver facilities run dedicated tracks for specific populations or substances. Specialty programming can improve engagement and retention by matching the clinical environment to a person’s identity, life stage, or primary substance of concern.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Denver

Denver has one of the most developed networks of free and reduced-cost behavioral health resources in the Mountain West, supported by funding from Caring for Denver Foundation, opioid settlement, and Denver Health’s safety-net mission. The resources below cover crisis support, county services, harm reduction, veteran-specific care, and Medicaid-funded treatment.

Crisis Lines

  • 988 Colorado Mental Health Line — Call or text 988, or chat at 988colorado.com. Free, immediate, 24/7 support for mental health, emotional, and substance use concerns. As of July 1, 2025, the legacy Colorado Crisis Services number routes to 988 Colorado. More information on crisis support and suicide prevention resources.
  • WellPower Walk-In Crisis Center — 4353 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Open 24/7/365 for in-person crisis support, information, and referrals. No insurance or ability to pay is required. Phone: (303) 504-7900. https://www.wellpower.org/crisis-services/
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral service in English and Spanish. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  • Veterans Crisis Line — Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Connects veterans and their families to VA crisis counselors.

County Health Department

Community and Nonprofits

Harm Reduction

VA and Military

Government and Medicaid

Faith-Based

University and Student Services

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Denver

Denver remains at the center of Colorado’s overdose crisis. After a record 598 drug overdose deaths in 2023, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner reported 483 deaths in 2024, a roughly 20% year-over-year decline that mirrored a national drop in overdose mortality. Preliminary 2025 data show the trend reversing, with deaths climbing back toward the 2023 high.

For the first time in 2024, methamphetamine-involved deaths in Denver matched or briefly exceeded fentanyl-involved deaths, reflecting the rapid growth of stimulant use alongside the ongoing fentanyl crisis. National context for these figures is available in our overview of national substance use statistics.

483

Drug overdose deaths recorded in Denver in 2024, down from a record 598 in 2023 — Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, 2025.

277

Fentanyl-involved overdose deaths in Denver in 2024 — Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, 2025.

272

Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths in Denver in 2024, the first year meth matched or exceeded fentanyl-involved deaths — Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, 2025.

1,640

Drug overdose deaths recorded statewide in Colorado in 2024 (preliminary), down from 1,822 in 2023 — Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2025.

Overdose remains the leading cause of death among people experiencing homelessness in Denver, a pattern the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment has cited in its overdose prevention strategy and naloxone distribution programs. Between 2022 and 2023, Denver residents received more than 16,000 naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips through DDPHE-funded distribution channels, and the city has expanded harm reduction access through opioid settlement-funded grants to organizations including the Harm Reduction Action Center and Colorado Health Network’s Access Point program.

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  4. Caring for Denver Foundation. (2024). Grant Announcements and Annual Report. caring4denver.org.
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  6. Harm Reduction Action Center. (2024). Denver Syringe Access and Naloxone Distribution Program. harmreductionactioncenter.org.
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