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Wheat Ridge Drug & Alcohol Resources

The community of Wheat Ridge was once a stopping point for travelers during the Gold Rush. It has maintained its agricultural roots despite its growth as a western suburb of Denver. Wheat Ridge’s inhabitants can keep chickens and bees and enjoys numerous farmer’s markets.

With its mix of urban and natural landscapes, nearby lakes and reservoirs, Wheat Ridge is a wonderful place to raise a family.

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Finding Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

As you begin the process of searching for the best treatment program for yourself or a loved on, there are a lot of factors to consider. You don’t need to travel out of state to get high quality treatment as there are great options locally in Colorado.

Determining what level of care is necessary can be extremely overwhelming. Talking to a knowledgeable treatment and mental health professional can help assess your needs, and guide you to resources that would be best for you.

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Nearest Addiction Treatment Center

The Denver office, located less than 15 miles from Wheat Ridge, serves teens and young adults who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse. This center is where our Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and After School Intensive Outpatient programs take place, as well as our clinical assessments and parent support groups.

Denver Mental Health Center

Denver Mental Health Center

7555 E Hampden Ave #102, Denver, Colorado, 80231

720-605-0627
Age Groups: TeensYoung Adults
Levels of Care: Partial Hospitalization (PHP)Intensive Outpatient (IOP)Assessments
Treatment Programs: Mental Health
Denver Rehab Center

Denver Rehab Center

7555 E Hampden Ave #103, Denver, Colorado, 80231

720-420-7444
Age Groups: TeensYoung Adults
Levels of Care: Partial Hospitalization (PHP)Intensive Outpatient (IOP)Assessments
Treatment Programs: Substance UseDual-Diagnosis
Maryland Teen Rehab

Maryland Teen Rehab

2020 Martins Grant Ct., Crownsville, Maryland, 21032

667-458-6880
Age Groups: Teens
Levels of Care: ResidentialAssessments
Treatment Programs: Mental HealthSubstance UseDual-Diagnosis
Sandstone Care Adolescent Treatment Center Cascade Canyon

Colorado Teen Rehab

5250 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, Colorado, 80809

719-249-2465
Age Groups: Teens
Levels of Care: ResidentialAssessments
Treatment Programs: Mental HealthSubstance UseDual-Diagnosis
Colorado Springs Detox Center

Colorado Springs Detox Center

2102 University Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80918

719-249-3545
Age Groups: Young AdultsAdults
Levels of Care: DetoxResidential
Treatment Programs: Substance UseDual-Diagnosis

How We Are Different

Sandstone Care aims to drive positive lasting change in real people. We understand that you have a life, so we offer a more personalized experience than you would find anywhere else.

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Age-Specific Care

We are age-specific, not gender-specific. We focus on the unique circumstances that teens and young adults face.

Evidence-Based Therapy

We only use treatment interventions that have been scientifically proven to provide consistent, lasting recovery.

Small Group Sizes

You are not a number, that’s why we provide a comfortable setting where your voice can be heard.

Individualized Treatment Plans

No one person is the same, and neither is their recovery journey. Your treatment program will be tailored to your unique needs.

Academic and Vocational Support

We want clients to get the most out of life, which means doing their best in the classroom or at their job.

The Family Component

Recovery involves the entire family, so we provide support for the whole family system.

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The Continuum of Care

Care for wherever you are in your journey.

Access a full range of treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you need a safe transitional living program, inpatient care, or outpatient treatment, we have a program to help.

Learn more about levels of care

Medical Detox and Inpatient

5-21 days of 24/7 on-site medical supervision.

Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Inpatient Center offers private rooms and 24/7 medically supervised care to support a safe recovery from drugs and alcohol, followed by comprehensive treatment that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Teen Residential

60-90 days of on-site 24/7 treatment.

We offer two residential treatment centers designed specifically for teens struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders. We help teens learn a healthy way to handle the daily challenges of their lives. We provide an intimate serene environment with smaller group sizes and a focus on strengthening the family unit. We provide robust academic support by certified teachers to ensure clients stay up to date on their coursework.

Transitional Living Program

2-6 Months

Our Transitional Living Program is for young adult men and women ages 18-30. This comprehensive care integrates evidence-based clinical programming with a safe and substance-free living environment. Our homes help clients establish a supportive community and accountability, while increasing independence and personal responsibility.

Day Treatment (PHP)

2-4 weeks of on-site day treatment.

Our age-specific Day Treatment program, also known as Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), is a highly structured level of care that offers five days of robust programming a week. Our two distinct mental health and substance use tracks help clients to stabilize, begin to understand their mental health and/or addiction struggles, and heal from them. We strive to help our clients become more like the person they want to be, without using negative coping strategies or substances to get there.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

8-12 weeks of on-site or virtual treatment.

Our Age-Specific IOP, or Intensive Outpatient Program, offers two distinct tracks to address our client’s needs, each track consisting of 3-4 days of weekly programming. Our mood disorder track we are able to focus on mental health, depression, trauma, and anxiety. Our dual diagnosis track we are able to support client’s with substance use and mental health challenges. Each focuses on developing positive social, academic, and vocational habits while continuing with their job or school responsibilities.

Drug Rehab Options

Marijuana Treatment

Marijuana has become a way to self-medicate for underlying issues and it’s easy to become dependent on its use.

Alcohol Treatment

Studies have found that binge drinking & heavy alcohol use are problematic for young people.

Opioid Treatment

Opioid misuse occurs when a person uses heroin or misuses prescription pain relievers like hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine.

Stimulant Treatment

Commonly abused stimulants include cocaine, methamphetamines, and prescription stimulants, like Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta.

Mental Health Treatment Options

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Depression Treatment

Depression is more than just feeling down for a few days — symptoms are long lasting and can affect you in many ways.

Anxiety & Bi-Polar Treatment

Anxiety disorders are thought patterns of fear, dread, and uneasiness that affect other aspects of your life.

Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Trauma is the emotional response to a specific event like an accident, sexual abuse, or a natural disaster.

ADHD & Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment

ADHD is marked by difficulty focusing, controlling impulsive behaviors, and over-activity.

Choosing a Rehab Treatment Center

The Right Program: A detailed interview and assessment process with a clinical professional. Look for an organization that assesses physical and mental health, as well as qualifications for your loved one’s specific needs. Make sure the organization you’re considering has skilled experience with the the drawbacks your loved on is facing.

If the organization isn’t right for your substance abuse treatment, ask if they have referrals for a more appropriate fit.

Professional Team: Look for a licensed, experienced organization that focuses on a team-oriented approach, working together to support each client and their family. Find a team that includes individual and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, psychiatrists, and dietitians.

A highly credentialed team taking a holistic approach to care is critical to achieving successful outcomes from substance abuse and addiction treatments.

Safety: An organization that focuses on participant safety, both physical and emotional. Many people will discover through the treatment process that abstinence from all substances is the best choice for them. Through this journey, it is important to support participants in staying safe and reducing harm.

Find a support system you trust to aid your substance abuse and addiction treatment.

Mental Health and Trauma Training: Drug abuse and addiction generally co-occur with a mental health or trauma experience. It is important that a treatment program has the ability to treat not only substance abuse but also underlying mental health concerns and trauma.

Ideally, a program would have a psychiatrist on staff, and staff trained in trauma-informed care. A good support system believes recovery and healing are two sides of the same coin, and both are necessary for long-lasting success.

An Individualized Program: An organization that tailors the experience to the individual and their unique needs. Find a team that sees you or your loved one as a person and creates a support program based on what is needed. True change from substance abuse and addiction treatment comes from authentic connection and genuine investment.

Strengths Based: An approach that focuses on what is working and nurtures those activities, patterns, and behaviors to encourage health and vibrancy.

Evidence-Based Care: An organization that draws on research and time-tested practices for the best possible outcome. Research or ask about the therapy methods they use in addition treatment.

Family Oriented: Any large life challenge always affects and is impacted by the surrounding system. Find an organization that supports and integrates the whole family. No one walks the road to recovery alone.

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Medical Detox Explained

Medical Detox and Inpatient

Our 24/7 Medically supervised detox and inpatient program lasts 5-21 days.

We understand that you have your own unique story, so once you are safely stabilized, we listen to you about what has been going on and perform medical and psychological evaluations to get a better understanding of your individual needs.

Our comfortable private rooms and safe, supportive environment help you to recover from drug and alcohol addiction.

Detox Center Locations

Teen Residential

The teen residential program is 60-90 days of on-site 24/7 treatment.

While in a safe and home-like setting, our highly credentialed and compassionate staff helps teens learn healthy ways to handle their daily struggles.

We equip and empower teens and their families with the tools they need in order to make positive, healthy changes in their lives.

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Teen Residential Care Explained
PHP Explained

Day Treatment (PHP)

On-site day treatment lasts 2-4 weeks.

Day Treatment helps support teens and young adults struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders who need significant structure.

We use scientifically proven therapies that are guided by relevant data. Patient preferences are prioritized, which means customized treatment plans designed specifically for your unique needs.

PHP Treatment Locations

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP lasts 8-12 weeks (on-site or virtual treatment).

Our after-school or after-work intensive outpatient programming helps teens and young adults overcome mental health and substance use challenges, while living at home and keeping up with daily responsibilities.

We provide individualized evidence-based treatment, promote family involvement, & provide you with the tools you need to reach lasting recovery.

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What is IOP?
Transitional Living Program Overview

Transitional Living Program

Transitional living program lasts 2-6 Months.

Recovery is about more than simply abstaining from drug or alcohol use. It is also about developing a sustainable, balanced, and independent lifestyle.

Our transitional living homes are where young adults find support and structure early in the recovery process. Our homes are gender specific for men and women ages 18-30.

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Jefferson County’s Drug Problem

Despite the beauty surrounding and located in Wheat Ridge, the city faces its own set of challenges when it comes to substance abuse. Colorado is facing an epidemic of opioid use disorders and overdoses, with an estimated 224,000 people misusing prescription drugs each year.

Wheat Ridge is located in Jefferson County where there is a growing older population more vulnerable to chronic pain, a higher frequency of risky prescription practices and higher opioid-related rates of ER visits and deaths from prescription opioid overdoses.

In 2018, there were 110 deaths related to drug intoxication, with 87 of those deaths being accidental.

How Wheat Ridge is Managing its Public Health Crisis

In response to the growing substance use epidemic, Jefferson County’s Public Health Department created four different initiatives: Baby and Me Tobacco Free, Communities that Care (CTC), Prescription Opioid Overdose Prevention, & Tobacco Prevention.
 

Communities that Care

CTC is a coalition of approximately 100 stakeholders who are using a structured, evidenced-based community change process focused on preventing substance use, reducing sexual/relationship violence and homelessness among youth. The focus is on reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors.

Several initiatives include:

  • Twelve Talks to Have with Teens – provides parents and other trusted adults with conversation starters, information and resources related to challenging topics including substance use, boundaries, friends and dating.
  • Trustable Adults – Comprehensive list of training for adults who work with youth.
  • Navigating Substance Experimentation in Teens (NSET) – no-cost parenting workshop held on the first Wednesday of each month.

 

Prescription Opioid Overdose Prevention

This program provides several key measures to reduce the effects of opioid addiction including making available naxalone to front line workers, provide needle disposal in the community and other prevention programs

In response to the growing substance use epidemic, Jefferson County’s Public Health Department created four different initiatives: Baby and Me Tobacco Free, Communities that Care (CTC), Prescription Opioid Overdose Prevention, & Tobacco Prevention.

Wheat Ridge Drug & Alcohol Recovery Resources

In addition to seeking out support from addiction professionals, having a network of people that will build you up as you continue your sobriety is very important. Organizations like 12 Step Programs and SMART Recovery provide meetings that build up sober individuals and help to create a supportive community.

Wheat Ridge Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting List
Wheat Ridge Narcotics Anonymous Meeting List
Colorado Refuge Recovery Meeting List
Refuge Recovery Online Meetings
SMART Recovery Meeting List
SMART Recovery Online Meetings
Wheat Ridge Al-Anon Meeting List
Sandstone Care Parent Support Group

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Let’s Take the Next Steps Together

We understand taking the first step is difficult. There is no shame or guilt in asking for help or more information. We are here to support you in any way we can.

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