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Hope in the Valley

Alamosa, CO 81101

Detox treatment in Alamosa, Colorado designed with one goal in mind: helping you achieve lasting recovery by addressing the mind, body, and spirit.

  • Medicaid & insurance
  • All genders
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Valley Hope

Parker, CO 80138

Nationally-renowned addiction treatment provider delivering compassionate care through detox, residential and outpatient programs.

  • Medicaid & insurance
  • All genders

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Practical tools for your recovery journey, from choosing the right treatment and sober living to building a support network. Each guide is free, easy to use, and made to help you make informed decisions.

Recovery resource definitions

Levels of care, explained

Recovery looks different for everyone. Here’s what each type of support involves, who it tends to help, and what it usually costs, so you can find the right starting point for you or someone you love.

Treatment programs

Detox

Safe, supervised withdrawal

Medical support to stop drinking or using safely. Staff watch withdrawal symptoms around the clock, can give medication to ease them, and help plan the next step in treatment.

Level of care
Best for
Physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines or other drugs
Typical length
Usually 3–10 days
Insurance
Often covered by insurance
Self-pay
$250–$900 per day
See 2 detox centers

Residential Treatment

Live-in treatment with 24/7 support

You live at the program and get round-the-clock care: individual and group therapy, medical support, and time to build new routines away from everyday triggers.

Level of care
Best for
People who need full structure and some distance from home to get started
Typical length
Often 30–90 days
Insurance
Often covered by insurance
Self-pay
$5,500–$20,000
See 6 residential programs

PHP

Full-day treatment, home at night

Partial hospitalization: treatment for most of the day, usually five days a week, while you sleep at home or in sober living. A step down from residential, or a step up from outpatient.

Level of care
Best for
People who need daily support and have a safe place to live
Typical length
Usually 2–6 weeks
Insurance
Often covered by insurance
Self-pay
$350–$500 per day
See 5 PHP programs

IOP

Treatment a few hours a day, several days a week

Intensive outpatient: group and individual therapy for a few hours at a time, several days a week (often 9–20 hours weekly), so you can keep working, studying or caring for family.

Level of care
Best for
People with a stable home who need more than weekly therapy
Typical length
Often 8–12 weeks
Insurance
Often covered by insurance
Self-pay
$3,000–$10,000 per month
See 14 IOP programs

Ongoing care & support

Sober Living

Shared, substance-free housing

Homes where everyone is committed to staying sober. Residents follow house rules, pay rent, go to meetings and support each other while rebuilding daily life.

Level of care
Best for
Life after treatment, or anyone who needs a stable sober home
Typical length
Months, for as long as it helps
Insurance
Rarely covered by insurance
Self-pay
$600–$1,500 per month
See 10 sober living homes

Counseling

One-on-one, couples or family therapy

Licensed therapists and counselors who specialize in substance use and mental health. Regular sessions help you understand patterns, manage cravings and treat related conditions like anxiety or depression.

Level of care
Best for
Early concerns, ongoing recovery, or support after a program
Typical length
Ongoing, often weekly
Insurance
Often covered by insurance
Self-pay
$100–$200 per session
See 9 counselors

Alternative Treatments

Medication, TMS and other approaches

Approaches that complement or offer alternatives to traditional programs, such as medication-assisted treatment, TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) and holistic care for mind and body.

Level of care
Best for
Exploring options alongside or beyond standard treatment
Typical length
Varies by approach
Insurance
Depends on the treatment
Self-pay
Varies
See 4 alternative treatment providers

Peer Coaching

Guidance from someone who has been there

Trained coaches in long-term recovery who help you set goals, connect with resources and stay on track. Not therapy, but practical support grounded in lived experience.

Level of care
Best for
Anyone in or seeking recovery who wants a guide alongside them
Typical length
Flexible, weeks to months
Insurance
Often covered by insurance
Self-pay
$20–$100 per session
See 7 peer coaches

Family & community

Addiction Interventionists

Help families start the conversation

Professionals who help family and friends plan a caring, structured conversation that encourages a loved one to accept help, and who often arrange the next step in treatment.

Best for
Families whose loved one isn’t ready to look for help yet
Typical length
Usually days to a few weeks
Insurance
Rarely covered by insurance
Self-pay
$2,000–$10,000
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Community Centers

Free and low-cost community support

Recovery community centers and nonprofits offering free or low-cost groups, events and a place to connect with others in recovery.

Level of care
Best for
Building a sober social life and a support network
Typical length
Ongoing, drop in any time
Insurance
Not applicable
Self-pay
Free or low cost
See 4 recovery communities

Additional Support

Help with life beyond treatment

Programs that help with the rest of life in recovery, from pet and family support to education and sober activities.

Best for
Practical needs and connection during recovery
Typical length
Varies
Insurance
Varies
Self-pay
Varies
See 1 support program

Costs and lengths are typical Colorado ranges, not quotes. A doctor, counselor or the program itself can help you decide what level of care fits.

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