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Mental Health Treatment Denver

Living with addiction and mental health challenges can feel like carrying an impossible burden alone. Anxiety, depression, or trauma can become intertwined with substance use, creating a cycle that’s hard to break especially when you’re managing a demanding career and insurance logistics. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible with the right support.

At the Continuum Recovery Center of Colorado, we recognise that mental health and addiction rarely exist in isolation. We address the whole person substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions in a comfortable outpatient setting designed for working professionals across the Denver metro.

Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction

Mental health conditions and substance use disorders often occur together (dual diagnosis). Depression, anxiety, and PTSD can drive self-medication, while ongoing drug or alcohol use worsens mental health symptoms impacting relationships, career, physical health, and self-worth. The reality is stark: approximately 100,000 people a year die from addiction-related causes, many with untreated mental health needs. The hopeful truth: when both are treated together in an integrated way, outcomes improve significantly.

Comprehensive Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in Denver

Continuum Recovery Center offers multiple levels of outpatient care to match treatment intensity to your needs while minimising disruption to work and family life.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment programme addresses substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. Rather than treating issues in silos, we create individualised plans that stabilise safety, build coping skills, and support sustainable change.

Flexible Outpatient Program Options

We offer several levels of care designed to provide the right level of support while respecting your professional and personal commitments:

Partial Hospitalisation Programme (PHP): Our most intensive daytime option provides structured support while you return home in the evenings ideal when stepping down from residential care or needing robust structure without 24/7 treatment.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP): Multiple sessions per week, scheduled around work commitments. Intensive Outpatient (IOP) in Denver offers substantial therapeutic support while you maintain employment and family responsibilities.

Outpatient Treatment (OP): For those progressing in recovery or with lower acuity, OP offers ongoing therapy and skills practice with maximum flexibility.

Evidence-Based Therapies for Mental Health and Addiction

Our integrated care combines proven modalities that address root causes and daily functioning:

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is particularly effective for individuals whose substance use is connected to trauma or PTSD. This evidence-based approach helps process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact, addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Our Medication Assisted Treatment program combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. This approach is especially effective for opioid and alcohol addiction, reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms while addressing underlying mental health conditions.

Holistic Addiction Treatment

Mental health and addiction affect the whole person’s body, mind, and spirit. Our Holistic Addiction Treatment approach incorporates complementary therapies alongside traditional evidence-based treatments, addressing nutrition, stress management, physical wellness, and emotional healing.

Specialized Programs for Denver Professionals

Understanding that working professionals face unique challenges when seeking treatment, we’ve designed our programs specifically to minimize career disruption:

Rehab for Professionals: Our specialized program for working professionals recognizes the particular pressures faced by professionals—concerns about confidentiality, career impact, and the need for flexible scheduling. Our mental health rehab in Denver, CO provides discreet, effective treatment that respects your professional life while addressing the serious nature of addiction and mental health challenges.

Family Education & Therapy: Addiction and mental health conditions impact entire families. Our Family Education & Therapy program helps rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a supportive home environment that strengthens recovery.

Why Denver Residents Choose Continuum Recovery Center

Comfortable, Intimate Setting: Welcoming outpatient environment where you’re known by name and supported by a tight-knit clinical team.

Designed for Working Professionals: Flexible scheduling and pragmatic care plans so treatment strengthens your performance instead of competing with it.

Insurance Coverage Made Simple: We accept multiple insurers, including Colorado Medicaid. Our team verifies benefits quickly and explains costs upfront.

Convenient Denver Metro Location: In-person treatment for the wider metro; residents in Aurora and neighbouring communities can access care without long travel.

Individualised Care: No two people have the same story. Your plan reflects your clinical history, risks, goals, and life constraints.

Getting Started Is Simpler Than You Think

Taking the first step is often the hardest. One call or email starts the process. During your initial contact, we will:

  • Verify your insurance coverage
  • Discuss your situation and goals
  • Answer programme questions
  • Schedule a comprehensive assessment
  • Build a personalised plan for you

Whether you’re dealing with alcohol or drug use, depression or anxiety or all of the above, compassionate, effective help is available here in Denver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dual diagnosis treatment, and do I need it?

Dual diagnosis treats substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions together. Research shows that integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders leads to better outcomes than addressing either in isolation. If your symptoms feel intertwined, integrated care is typically most effective.

Will getting mental health and addiction treatment disrupt my job?

Our programmes are built for professionals. With IOP and OP scheduling options, many clients continue working while receiving comprehensive care.

Does insurance cover mental health and addiction treatment in Denver?

Most plans include benefits for mental health and substance use disorders. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires comparable coverage to medical/surgical benefits. We’ll verify your specific plan and outline costs clearly.

What’s the difference between PHP, IOP, and OP?

PHP is the most intensive daytime structure; IOP delivers multiple weekly sessions around work; OP offers weekly ongoing support. We’ll help determine the right fit based on safety, acuity, and goals.

How do I know if I need mental health treatment or addiction treatment?

If you’re asking this, you likely need integrated care. Our assessment evaluates both and builds a plan that addresses the full picture root causes, triggers, and practical skills.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery Today

You don’t have to handle this alone. We provide flexible, comprehensive care for Denver-area professionals that fits your life. Call or email to verify benefits and schedule your assessment. Your next chapter one of stability, purpose, and renewed health can start today.


Reference:

  1. “approximately 100,000 people a year die from addiction-related causes” → https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2021/20211117.htm (CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  2. “Research shows that integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders” → https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disorders (SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
  3. “The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires” → https://www.cms.gov/cciio/programs-and-initiatives/other-insurance-protections/mhpaea_factsheet (CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

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