Substance Abuse and Overdose Statistics in Grand Junction, CO
Mesa Country fell into the fourth quintile (second highest group) of Colorado counties for a number of opioid-related death rates from 2013-2017. Other Mesa County drug and alcohol statistics are:
The majority of addiction treatment for substance use in Mesa Country is for alcohol, meth, and marijuana use.
Opioid-involved deaths in Mesa County fell from 44 to 21 from 2017-2018.
From 2014-2017, opioid prescription rates were consistently higher in Mesa County than the rest of the state.
In 2017, 16% of Mesa County high school students reported using prescription pain medications without a doctor’s prescription.
Approximately 50% of people involved in substance use treatment were referred by criminal justice in 2017.
How to Pay for Substance Addiction Treatment in Grand Junction, Colorado
Private Insurance
By law, every insurance provider must cover substance abuse and mental health treatment services in some capacity. Colorado residents must contact their providers to confirm which services and how much is covered by their specific plan.
Colorado Medicaid
Health First Colorado is the state’s Medicaid program. This government-funded health insurance is available to those who qualify based on income. It covers the cost of various services such as therapy, inpatient drug rehab and outpatient substance abuse treatment.3
Colorado Medicare
Colorado Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance coverage to residents over the age of 65 and to individuals with certain disabilities or health conditions. You can use Medicare to cover the cost of drug addiction treatment services, including rehab. However, not all rehab facilities accept Medicare as a method of payment.
TRICARE in Colorado
Colorado TRICARE (West region) is a government program that offers health insurance coverage to U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, veterans, and their families. TRICARE coverage includes addiction treatment services; however coverage may differ by plan and region.
Sliding Scale Rehabs
Sliding scale rehabs are income-based, charging only what a Colorado resident can reasonably afford to pay. To qualify for these programs, proof of income is usually required.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Drug rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service (HIS) provide free addiction treatment to U.S. Indigenous people and Alaskan Natives. This coverage is provided even if other forms of payment are available.
Resources
- Mesa County Public Health (MCPH). (2018). Mesa County community health needs assessment 2018-2020.
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. (2018). Mesa County opioid profile.
- Mesa County Public Health (MCPH). (2019). Opioid quarterly report
