Denver Health and Hosp Authority – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, located at 667 Bannock Street Pavilion K.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone treatment through an opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include 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.
The program accepts young adults, adults, seniors, and children and adolescents. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with HIV or AIDS, and clients who have experienced sexual abuse. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. Services are also offered in Spanish.
Denver Health and Hosp Authority – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and hospital licensing authority.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.