Compare 27 addiction treatment centers in and around Thornton, 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
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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
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Men
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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
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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
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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
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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…
2535 S Downing St Suite 500 · Denver, CO 80210Denver, CO 80210
Denver · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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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
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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
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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
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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…
6901 Lookout Road · Boulder, CO 80301Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder · Inpatient, Outpatient, Men
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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
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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…
5475 Mark Dabling Blvd Suite 102 · Colorado Springs, CO 80918Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Colorado Springs · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
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Mountain View Recovery is an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Colorado Springs, Colorado that treats people with substance use and co occurring mental health disorders. The program offers residential care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient step down treatment.…
Community Reach Center Donald C Ciancio Memorial Building is an outpatient addiction treatment and behavioral health center in Thornton, Colorado. This location offers outpatient substance use treatment alongside care for cooccurring mental health conditions. The program follows a person centered model that integrates behavioral health, peer support and medical services. CBT and Substance Use Education Care typically begins with a…
Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery (CMAR) is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Thornton, Colorado. Services include outpatient detox, MAT, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and dual diagnosis support. CMAR's mission is to deliver flexible recovery care that combines therapy, medication management and holistic practices. Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Programs Treatment often begins with an assessment and, when appropriate, outpatient detox supported by…
Community Reach Center in Thornton is a behavioral health facility providing comprehensive outpatient care for youth, adults and families in the north Denver area. The Thornton location offers peer support, psychiatric care and substance use disorder counseling for clients managing mental health, addiction and co-occurring disorders. The center's mission is to support whole-person wellness by combining clinical therapy, medical services…
Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver is a rehab located in Thornton, Colorado. Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver specializes in the treatment of addiction.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center is located in Thornton, Colorado. They’re an alcohol and drug detox placement facility that works with adults who need treatment for their substance use dependencies. The treatments you’ll be connected to are designed to help you get the care you need so you can lead a sober lifestyle. You’ll get connected to evidence-based therapies that are offered…
1850 East Egbert Street Suite 200, Brighton, CO 80601
Outpatient
Medicaid
Private insurance
Founded in 1957, the Community Reach Center provides behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults in Colorado, including the outpatient clinic in Brighton. I noticed that the staff doesn’t specialize in addiction, but provides treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Clients typically pay for services using private insurance or Medicaid. There is an income…
191 South Telluride Street Suite 6, Brighton, CO 80601
Detox
Outpatient
Medicaid
Private insurance
Recovery Monitoring Solutions Brighton is a rehab located in Brighton, Colorado. Recovery Monitoring Solutions Brighton specializes in the treatment of addiction.
The Counseling Center at North Range in Lupton, Colorado, provides substance abuse and mental health treatment. You’ll have access to individual and family counseling services, where you can work on developing healthier coping skills, recognizing substance use triggers and relapse prevention strategies. The outpatient program is appropriate for those who want more flexibility to live at home while getting addiction…
Community Reach Center Northglenn is one CARF accredited location of several run by Community Reach Centers. Northglenn is located in Northglenn, Colorado, where they provide comprehensive outpatient care in virtual or in person settings. Northglenn is roughly seven miles north of Denver. They have approximately 500 acres of parks with numerous walking trails and a strong recreation center that can…
Reliant Services offers convenient DUI classes as well as other substance use recovery treatments. They are located in Northglenn, Colorado. They offer Level II DUI classes in person or online for your convenience. They charge affordable rates per session/course and accept self pay. They also cover relapse prevention, individual counseling and interlock enhancement counseling. Reliant Services is veteran owned and…
Community Reach Center is located in Commerce City, Colorado. This organization works with adolescents and adults, providing access to comprehensive care for those with behavioral health struggles or addiction use disorders. There are also services for families who want to learn the best way to support their loved ones during the road to recovery. This outpatient clinic offers counseling sessions…
1225 Ken Pratt Boulevard Suite 200, Longmont, CO 80504
Outpatient
Medicaid
Behavioral Treatment Services – Center for Change is a rehab located in Longmont, Colorado. Behavioral Treatment Services – Center for Change specializes in the treatment of addiction.
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Rehab centers in cities near Thornton
Treatment centers in nearby cities, closest to Thornton first. Filter by insurance, level of care, and who the program is designed for.
We’ve organized a list of licenced and accredited rehab facilities to help you compare the factors that matter most. We offer details on the types of programs offered, the payment methods accepted and specialty tracks available.
We prioritize programs that are licensed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration and are accredited by The Joint Commission or CARF. Any sponosored placements are clearly labeled.
The goal is to give you a solid starting point for your research. You can reach out to facilities directly to confirm openings and specific insurance coverage that applies to you.
Rehab in Thornton: What to Know
Thornton is part of the Denver metro area and is home to nine rehab centers. You’ll find options for detox, inpatient treatment and outpatient care. You can also compare options for addiction treatment nearby through the Colorado rehab directory.
Community Reach Center is the community behavioral health provider for the county and is headquartered in Thornton. This center offers 24/7 crisis care as well as substance use treatment. Colorado Access coordinates public behavioral health for Thornton residents. And the Adams County Health Department distributes free naloxone through its Project Connects program.
Local efforts focus on the metro’s fentanyl-driven overdose burden. It’s becoming more common to find fentanyl-aware treatment and naloxone access in the area.
Additional resources you can access include:
Crisis support: Call or text 988, or reach Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255, available 24/7 regardless of insurance.
Health First Colorado: Coverage is coordinated by Colorado Access, the regional accountable entity for the metro.
Free naloxone: Adams County Health Department offers free naloxone and test strips through Project Connects at 303-363-3077.
Insurance accepted: Most Thornton centers accept private insurance, Health First Colorado, and Medicare.
How Much Does Rehab Cost in Thornton?
How much you pay for rehab in Thornton depends on your insurance coverage, the level of care you choose and how long you stay in treatment. The average cost of addiction treatment in Thornton is $56,930. But this total is before insurance benefits are applied, so most people pay far less than this out of pocket.
The following figures give you an idea of how much each level of care costs compared to the others. Again, these averages are before insurance or other financial aid is applied.
$140,000
Medical detox is the most expensive level of care, at an average of $140,000 statewide.
$50,200
Long-term inpatient rehab in Colorado averages $50,200.
$8,300
Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,300, far less than residential care.
$7,400
Outpatient methadone treatment is the most affordable option, averaging $7,400.
Outpatient programs are the most common treatment format in Thornton and are more affordable than inptiant care. However, insurance and Health First Colorado can lower your final cost.
Other factors that affect your total cost include:
Treatment setting: Inpatient and residential care cost more than outpatient.
Program length: 30, 60, and 90-day programs scale in price.
Level of care: Medical detox and 24-hour supervision raise costs.
Insurance status: In-network coverage and Medicaid reduce out-of-pocket cost.
Sliding scale: Several local programs adjust fees to your income.
How to Pay for Rehab in Thornton
Most rehab centers in Thornton accept self pay and private insurance. Many also work with Health First Colorado, TRICARE or Medicare. The numbers below show you how many facilities accept each payment type.
8 accept self-payment or cash
7 accept private health insurance
4 accept Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)
3 accept Medicare
3 offer sliding-scale fees
2 offer financing
2 offer financial assistance
2 accept TRICARE
The details below explain how each method of payment works for residents of Thornton.
Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)
Health First Colorado is the state’s Medicaid program. It covers a full continuum of substance use treatment from detox to medication-assisted treatment. Colorado Access coordinates benefits. Several Thornton facilities accept this type of payment. Community Reach Center is a good place to start to access this coverage.
Medicare
Medicare is the federal program that covers substance use treatment that’s deemed medically necessary. Medicare Part A provides coverage for inpatient care, and Part B covers outpatient services. Medicare Advantage plans provide similar benefits. Several Thornton facilities accept Medicare for payment.
Military and TRICARE
If you’re a veteran or part of an active duty family, you have several options. Some local facilities accept TRICARE, and the VA coordinates services thorugh the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and community clinics. You can also look into additional rehab resources for veterans and military families.
Insurance and Private Pay
Most Thornton rehab facilities accpet self pay and private insurance. All Connect for Health Colorado and markeplace plans must cover substance use treatment. Your specific coverage varies based on network status and your plan, so it’s best to verify benefits before choosing a program.
Major insurance carriers that are active in Colorado include:
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Aetna
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
Other Affordable Options
Several Thornton centers offer financing or financial assistance. Some also offer sliding scale fees so you can pay based on your income. Community Reach Center will serve you regardless of your ability to pay. You can also apply for treatment scholarships to help cover the cost.
Levels of Care Available in Thornton
You’ll find both inpatient and outpatient programs in Thornton. Most facilities here also treate co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
4 medical detox facilities
4 inpatient rehab programs
9 standard outpatient clinics
6 dual diagnosis programs
Medical Detox
Medically supervised detox allows you to safely and more comfortably withdraw from substances under clinical supervision. Several programs in the area offer this type of care.
Inpatient and Residential Rehab
These settings offer structured live-in treatment. Inpatient rehab programs are suitable if you want to get away from daily triggers and focus solely on recovery.
Outpatient Treatment
This level of care lets you live at home while you attend scheduled treatment sessions. It’s the most common treatment format in Thornton. Its flexiblity allows you to get support while maintaining work or home responsibilities.
Dual Diagnosis Care
This treatment addresses both substance use disorders and mental health discorders concurrently. This approach makes sense considering how often these two challenges overlap.
Specialty Programs in Thornton
You can choose from local programs that tailor treatment to your unique needs. Following is a breakdown of the specialty programs offered in Thornton.
6 alcohol rehab programs
5 young adult programs
4 women’s programs
4 men’s programs
3 opioid rehab programs
3 programs for older adults
1 LGBTQ+ friendly program
1 veterans and military program
Targeted treatment for alcohol use disorder is the most common specialty program here. One facility offers LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care. Others features dedicated tracks for young adults, women, men and older adults.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Thornton
The cost of treatment shouldn’t stop you from getting the support you need. You can reach free resources to help with treatment and crisis, including crisis and suicide-prevention support around the clock.
Crisis and Helplines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/
Call or text 988 any time for a mental health or substance use crisis.
Never Use Alone https://neverusealone.com/
1-800-484-3731, a 24/7 overdose-prevention hotline that stays on the line during use.
Local Treatment and Recovery
Community Reach Center https://www.communityreachcenter.org/
Adams County’s community behavioral health provider, based in Thornton, offering substance use treatment, MAT, and 24/7 crisis care
Colorado Access https://www.coaccess.com/
The regional accountable entity connecting Health First Colorado members in the metro to covered care
Stop the Clock Colorado https://www.stoptheclockcolorado.org/
An interactive statewide map to find the nearest free naloxone under Colorado’s pharmacy standing order
Colorado 211 https://www.211colorado.org/
Dial 211 to connect with local health, housing, and treatment resources.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Thornton
Thornton and its surrounding Adams County has experienced some of the highest overdose rates during the fentanyl era. But recent rates have begun to decline, which suggests that Coloradoe has moved past the peak and is starting to see improvements in overdose data.
1,600+
Drug overdose deaths statewide in Colorado in 2024, with more than 10,000 nonfatal overdose emergency visits (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2025).
10,000+
Emergency department visits for nonfatal drug overdoses in Colorado in 2024 (CDPHE, 2025).
28%
Fentanyl deaths down
Decline in Colorado synthetic-opioid (fentanyl) overdose deaths over the 12 months ending October 2024 (CDC / Colorado Consortium, 2025).
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