Located at 6303 Wadsworth Bypass in Arvada, Colorado, University of Colorado Denver/ARTS – Westside Center for Change is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider.
Its services 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 community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, 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), 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, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients. Services are also offered in Spanish.
University of Colorado Denver/ARTS – Westside Center for Change is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.