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Outpatient Rehab in Denver, CO — PHP, IOP & Outpatient Programs at Continuum Recovery

Addiction recovery does not require putting your life on hold. Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado provides comprehensive outpatient rehab in Denver for individuals ready to take on their recovery while maintaining work, family, and daily responsibilities. Our Joint Commission accredited facility offers the full continuum of outpatient care — from our most intensive Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) through Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and standard Outpatient (OP) — all tailored to your individual clinical needs, schedule, and goals.

Every level of our outpatient rehab in Denver integrates evidence-based therapy, holistic wellness practices, and a warm, non-judgmental clinical team committed to your long-term recovery. We accept most major insurance plans and Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado).

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What Is Outpatient Rehab?

Outpatient rehab is addiction treatment that allows you to live at home, maintain employment, and stay connected to your support network while receiving structured clinical care. Unlike residential programs where you live at the facility, outpatient rehab fits professional treatment into your daily life — on a schedule that works around your commitments.

Outpatient rehab at Continuum is not one-size-fits-all. It exists on a clinical continuum from Partial Hospitalization (most intensive) through IOP and standard Outpatient care. Your starting level is determined through a comprehensive clinical assessment at intake and adjusted as you progress.

Outpatient rehab in Denver at Continuum is appropriate for individuals who:

  • Need structured addiction treatment but do not require 24-hour residential care
  • Are stepping down from inpatient, residential, or detox
  • Want to maintain employment or family responsibilities during treatment
  • Have a stable, supportive home environment
  • Need more than weekly therapy but not 24/7 supervision

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Denver

Our Partial Hospitalization Program is the most intensive level of outpatient rehab we offer in Denver — providing the therapeutic depth of residential treatment without requiring you to live at our facility. PHP at Continuum Recovery is designed for individuals who need a high level of daily structure as they begin or continue their recovery.

PHP Schedule and Structure

  • Frequency: 5 days per week
  • Session length: 5-6 hours per day with medical oversight
  • Duration: Typically 4 to 6 weeks, adjusted to clinical progress
  • You return home each evening — intensive daily care while staying connected to family

Who PHP Is For

PHP in Denver is most appropriate for individuals stepping down directly from inpatient residential care or a detox program, or those whose clinical needs require a higher level of daily structure than IOP can provide. If you need significant support in early recovery but are not in crisis requiring 24-hour supervision, PHP is typically the right starting point.

What PHP Includes

Throughout PHP, you will participate in individual psychotherapy, clinician-led group counseling, evidence-based behavioral therapies, dual diagnosis mental health support, family programming, and holistic wellness practices including yoga, meditation, nutrition, and fitness.

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Denver

Continuum Recovery’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Denver is our most flexible structured rehab option — providing substantial clinical support scheduled around your work, school, or family commitments. IOP is one of the most widely used levels of addiction treatment and is strongly evidence-based for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

IOP Schedule and Structure

  • Core: 3 group sessions per week, minimum 9 hours of substance abuse treatment weekly
  • Expanded option: Up to 5 days per week for additional structure
  • Day and evening options: Sessions available in both formats to accommodate your schedule
  • Virtual IOP: All IOP available via Zoom for Colorado residents statewide

Who IOP Is For

IOP in Denver is appropriate for individuals with less than three months of sobriety, those developing coping skills for the first time, individuals stepping down from PHP or residential treatment, and those who need more support than standard weekly therapy but want to maintain professional and personal commitments. If you are employed and need treatment that fits your work schedule, IOP’s flexibility makes it the most practical intensive option available.

What IOP Includes

Our Denver IOP incorporates individual counseling, group therapy focused on relapse prevention and recovery skills, education on the neuroscience of addiction, dual diagnosis treatment, family education, holistic modalities, and real-world life skills including managing stress, identifying triggers, and building healthy routines. Drug testing is conducted regularly as a program component.

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Outpatient Program (OP) Denver

Standard Outpatient (OP) is the least intensive level of our continuum — providing consistent, ongoing therapeutic support for individuals who have stabilized in recovery and are preparing for full reintegration into daily life. OP is commonly used as a step-down from IOP, or as a long-term maintenance program for sustained recovery support.

OP Schedule and Structure

  • Weekly individual therapy and group sessions
  • Flexible scheduling around work and family
  • Ongoing clinical monitoring and plan adjustment
  • Transition skills and relapse prevention focus

What OP Includes

OP at Continuum Recovery focuses on building the life skills, coping strategies, and support networks that sustain long-term recovery — including coordination with community resources such as Denver AA and NA meetings. OP prepares you to live confidently in recovery without intensive treatment structure.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Denver

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is available across all levels of our outpatient rehab programs. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with behavioral therapy — reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms to support stability in early recovery, particularly for opioid and alcohol use disorders. All MAT is clinically supervised and integrated within individualized treatment plans.

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Holistic Outpatient Rehab in Denver

What makes Continuum Recovery distinct is our holistic approach to outpatient rehab. Across all levels, clients access:

  • Yoga and meditation — mindfulness and stress regulation
  • Nutrition and fitness — rebuilding physical health
  • Acupuncture — holistic support for withdrawal and stress
  • Art therapy — creative expression as treatment
  • EMDR therapy — trauma and PTSD treatment
  • Family education and therapy

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Insurance — Outpatient Rehab in Denver

Continuum Recovery Center accepts most major insurance plans for all outpatient rehab levels. We are in-network with Blue Cross, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, Medicaid, and more.

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires most insurance plans to cover substance use disorder treatment at benefit levels comparable to medical coverage. Our admissions team will verify your specific benefits at no cost before your first appointment.

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Location — Denver, CO

Continuum Recovery Center is located at 9725 E. Hampden Ave, Suite 308, Denver, CO 80231 — on the third floor at the corner of East Hampden Avenue and South Dayton Street, directly across from Walmart, north of the Denver Tech Center. Virtual programming via Zoom is available for all Colorado residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Outpatient Rehab Denver

What is outpatient rehab in Denver?

Outpatient rehab in Denver is structured addiction treatment allowing you to live at home while attending scheduled therapy. Continuum Recovery offers PHP, IOP, and OP levels. Call 720-336-4700 to find out which level is right for you.

What is the difference between PHP, IOP, and OP?

PHP is most intensive — 3 to 5 days per week, up to 6 hours per day. IOP is flexible — 3 sessions per week, at least 9 hours total, day and evening available. OP is weekly sessions for ongoing maintenance. Level determined by clinical assessment.

Can I work while attending outpatient rehab in Denver?

Yes. Our IOP offers day and evening sessions scheduled around work hours. Virtual Zoom programming is also available. Many clients attend evening IOP while maintaining full-time employment without disclosure to employers.

Does Continuum accept insurance for outpatient rehab?

Yes. We accept BCBS, Beacon, Cigna, and Health First Colorado (Medicaid). Under MHPAEA most plans cover substance use treatment. Call 720-336-4700 for a free insurance verification.

Does Continuum offer IOP in Denver?

Yes, we provide IOP services for the Denver community. Call 720-336-4700 to schedule an assessment.

Does Continuum take Medicaid for outpatient rehab?

Yes. We accept Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) for PHP, IOP, and OP programs. Call 720-336-4700 or visit our Medicaid page to verify your coverage.

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Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado’s clinical team will meet you where you are — assessing your needs honestly, explaining your options clearly, and building outpatient rehab in Denver around your life. Call today to take the first step.

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