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IDEA Aurora

Aurora, CO

SAMHSA Verified IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Aurora, CO · Accepts Medicaid · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to IDEA Aurora: (720) 949-0095

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About IDEA Aurora

At IDEA Aurora, healing begins with understanding. The center supports people facing substance use, domestic violence, and legal challenges like DUIs. With outpatient care options—including Intensive and Enhanced Outpatient Programs—they help clients take real steps toward recovery. Their welcoming, culturally aware environment offers a safe place to begin breaking cycles that hold people back.
The team at IDEA Aurora believes that lasting recovery starts from within. Their treatment approach combines proven therapies like Cognitive Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage emotions, heal from trauma, and stay sober. Programs like Seeking Safety and Helping Men Recover offer focused support for those with past trauma or gender-specific needs, helping people gain the tools they need for long-term success.
Each person who walks through their doors is treated with care and dignity. Programs are thoughtfully designed for people from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ clients, youth, parents, and those with past trauma. With life skills classes, recovery-focused support, and a strong community feel, IDEA Aurora helps people rebuild their lives with hope and purpose.

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 · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
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
Medications used
Disulfiram
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
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: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

730 Peoria Street, Aurora, CO 80011

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Facility direct line

(720) 949-0095

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does IDEA Aurora accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, IDEA Aurora accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CO Medicaid plan. Call (720) 949-0095 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does IDEA Aurora offer?
This facility offers: IOP, MAT, 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 IDEA Aurora 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 IDEA Aurora use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at IDEA Aurora?
Call the facility directly at (720) 949-0095 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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