9051 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80229
IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton is a private substance use treatment provider in Denver, Colorado, located at 9051 Washington Street.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, community reinforcement plus vouchers, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, cash or self-payment, 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 adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and seniors or older adults. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. Services are also offered in Spanish.
IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
9051 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
Facility's own contact303-477-8280 · ideacares.com
IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton directly at 303-477-8280. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton. Our helpline is not affiliated with IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with IDEA Forum Inc – IDEA Thornton.
