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Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave

Denver, CO

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Denver, CO · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave

Located near downtown Denver, The Eating Recovery Center offers specialized treatment for adult clients with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. Their range of services includes day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. The Eating Recovery Center focuses on individualized care and uses evidence-based treatment methods to support patients in achieving long-term recovery. Their expert team of licensed therapists is dedicated to helping clients overcome eating disorders and co-occurring conditions in a supportive environment.
The Eating Recovery Center uses a holistic and personalized approach to treat eating disorders, combining medical, psychological, and nutritional support. This treatment center provides healing for adults who struggle with anorexia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, bulimia, compulsive overeating, orthorexia, and other specified feeding and eating disorders. The Eating Recovery Center’s staff are trained on the most up-to-date and evidence-based therapies to address complex cases. The center is fully equipped to provide these services if clients require medication management and psychiatric supervision.
At The Eating Recovery Center in Denver, the treatment focuses on building coping skills and whole-person support. The clinicians use nutritional rehabilitation, radically open dialectical behavior therapy, exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients build resilience, navigate stress, and create lasting connections with others. Additionally, they offer group therapy, nutritional counseling, and family therapy to deepen each client’s recovery experience.
The Eating Recovery Center offers a modern, supportive environment with amenities and services, including quiet, dedicated therapy spaces, art groups, nutritional counseling, and family education. Clients see the same clinician transitioning from day treatment to outpatient, making for a smooth and cohesive transition.
The aftercare program for alumni provides ongoing support through resources like virtual support groups, community events, and periodic follow-up appointments. The Eating Recovery Center has a Community Outreach Team dedicated to assisting alumni and their families with continued recovery.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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
Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1830 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80218

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Facility direct line

(877) 591-5871

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CO Medicaid plan. Call (877) 591-5871 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What therapy methods does Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Eating Recovery Center Denver - 1st Ave?
Call the facility directly at (877) 591-5871 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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