The Ranch

Watkins, CO

SAMHSA Verified Detox Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT center · in Watkins, CO · Accepts Private · Serves trauma survivors.

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Direct line to The Ranch: (760) 329-2924

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About The Ranch

The Ranch provides comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment for men, fostering successful, connected, and purposeful lives. Located in Desert Hot Springs, their evidence-based approach helps individuals build community. They provide self-administered evaluation based on the Johns Hopkins questionnaire, with 24/7 staff support available.
The Ranch offers a serene, mountainside recovery haven for up to 43 men, focusing on self-reflection and healing. Patients reside in double-occupancy dormitories with shared common areas. Under the compassionate guidance of credentialed staff, residents develop essential life skills, empowering them to embrace a healthy, drug and alcohol-free future.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

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: Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups: Young Adults, Adults
Special populations: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used: Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment + 5 more
Recovery supports: Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation: Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Contact & Location

Address

325 South Almstead Road, Watkins, CO 80137

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Facility direct line

(760) 329-2924

Website

www.ranchrecovery.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Ranch accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (760) 329-2924 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 The Ranch offer?

This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Hospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Residential detoxification, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does The Ranch have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse.

What therapy methods does The Ranch use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.

How do I start treatment at The Ranch?

Call the facility directly at (760) 329-2924 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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