Axis Health System

Located at 605 East Miami Road in Montrose, Colorado, Axis Health System is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider.

Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Axis Health System is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.