Expert Insights
I recently read about the tragic story of a Lakewood woman who lost her life due to a fentanyl-related overdose.
This sadly isn’t an isolated incident. According to National data, the rate of drug related deaths continue to increase and Colorado ranks number 1 for the consumption of opioids. The trouble is, even though the state wants to pass a new law that diverts anyone with fentanyl-related charges into treatment, there aren’t enough treatment beds to cope.
And so, while I’m in support of diversion programs, we also need to be publicly funding treatment programs to cope with the increased need of what could be an extra 300 treatment beds per year!
~ Kerry Nenn
Cost of Drug Rehab in Lakewood
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Lakewood is influenced by several factors, such as the location of the facility, duration of treatment, setting, type of treatment, and amenities in the facility.
Treatment settings vary in cost because you are expected to pay for an overnight stay in an inpatient or residential setting, whereas an outpatient setting costs less.
Specialty and luxury amenities make treatment more expensive.
Duration of program (You can expect to pay more if the duration of treatment is long-term.)
The location you choose, as the costs vary widely between rehabs. Facilities in areas with high real estate value may be more expensive than those in a neighborhood with low real estate value.
Low-Cost and Free Drug Rehab Centers in Lakewood
You do not have to worry about paying for care if you have limited financial resources. There are several free treatment options in Lakewood, Colorado, such as state-funded facilities, scholarships, sliding scale plans, and “free” care with insurance.
State-funded
You may be eligible for state-funded programs that offer free or low-cost care if you have no insurance or low income. The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration provides state-funded services through community mental health centers, crisis services, opioid treatment services, and other services.
You can expect outpatient, inpatient, emergency, partial hospitalization, and educational services at state-funded community health centers.
Scholarships
If you have inadequate funding for drug and alcohol rehab, you can receive partial or full funding through scholarships. You need to be cognizant of the terms and conditions of the scholarship before you apply. You may be required to pay the fee if you end treatment prematurely.
You can contact the program directly to find out about the stipulations of the scholarship before starting.
Insurance
You may be able to receive care for “free” with insurance, depending on your insurance type and plan. Group and individual insurance companies are required to provide rehab coverage to the same extent as medical or surgical coverage under the ACA and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
Medicare and Medicaid may also cover some or all of your treatment costs.
Sliding Scale
If you have no insurance and don’t qualify for state-funded care or a scholarship, you might be able to find a program that uses a sliding scale. Your ability to pay for care may determine the cost. Your eligibility for the sliding scale may be based on your family size and income.
Resources
- United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). Quick Facts: Lakewood City, Colorado.
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Drug overdose hospital admissions at acute care hospitals in Colorado, 2020-2021.
- Mericle, A. A., Karriker-Jaffe, K., Patterson, D., Mahoney, E., Cooperman, L., & Polcin, D. L. (2020). Recovery in context: Sober living houses and the ecology of recovery. Journal of Community Psychology, 48(8), 2589–2607.
- Peterson, C., Li, M., Xu, L., Mikosz, C. A., & Luo, F. (2021). Assessment of Annual Cost of Substance Use Disorder in US Hospitals. JAMA Network Open, 4(3), e210242.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2021). Mental Health and Substance Use Insurance Help.
- Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration. (2022). Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Health Conditions.
