Does Colorado Medicaid cover rehab?

Yes. Health First Colorado covers substance use disorder treatment for eligible members, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, residential and inpatient care, with no copays. Benefits are managed by your Regional Accountable Entity (RAE).

Who licenses rehabs in Colorado?

The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) licenses substance use disorder programs as behavioral health entities. It took over licensing in January 2024.

What if I don't have insurance in Colorado?

Contact your region's Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BHASO). BHASOs coordinate care for uninsured and underinsured Coloradans and fund safety-net treatment providers.

Can you force someone into rehab in Colorado?

In limited cases. Colorado allows a 5-day emergency commitment for someone who is intoxicated and clearly dangerous, and a court can order treatment for up to 90 days, renewable to a maximum of 270 days.

How many drug and alcohol rehab centers are in Colorado?

Our directory lists 263 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Colorado, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.

Are there detox centers in Colorado?

Yes. 49 programs in Colorado offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.

Which rehabs in Colorado accept Medicaid?

212 facilities in Colorado report accepting Medicaid (Medicaid). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.

Do rehabs in Colorado take private insurance?

174 facilities in Colorado accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.

Is there inpatient rehab in Colorado?

47 facilities in Colorado offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.

Can I get medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in Colorado?

Yes. 167 programs in Colorado use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.

10 Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers in Colorado (2026) – Page 2

263Treatment facilities
49Offer detox
47Inpatient / residential
212Accept Medicaid

All treatment centers in Colorado

Centennial Peaks Hospital

Louisville, CO 80027

Joint Commission accredited · COA accredited

Setting: In/Outpatient
Operator: Private
MAT: Offered

Levels of care

Detox
Hospital Inpatient
Partial Hospitalization
+3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more