Choices in Living Counseling Center

Wheat Ridge, CO

SAMHSA Verified IOP Dual Dx Telehealth

IOP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Wheat Ridge, CO · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Choices in Living Counseling Center

Private outpatient center providing comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for adults with trauma-informed and LGBTQ+-inclusive care.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care: IOP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups: Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Recovery supports: Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation: Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Self-pay / Cash

Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

4485 Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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Facility direct line

303-431-5664

Website

choicesinlivingcounseling.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Choices in Living Counseling Center accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 303-431-5664 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CO centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does Choices in Living Counseling Center offer?

This facility offers: IOP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Choices in Living Counseling Center have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military.

What therapy methods does Choices in Living Counseling Center use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.

How do I start treatment at Choices in Living Counseling Center?

Call the facility directly at 303-431-5664 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.

What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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