Substance Use Treatment in Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/ARTS: Specialized Outpatient Services

What Does University of Colorado Denver/ARTS: Specialized Outpatient Services Offer?

University of Colorado Denver/ARTS: Specialized Outpatient services is a substance use treatment facility at 1648 Gaylord Street, Denver, Colorado, offering intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and self-pay and offers a sliding fee scale and payment assistance.

Reviewed by Michael Rupe ·October 2, 2026

1648 Gaylord Street
Denver, CO 80206

Listed in SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, checked October 2026. A listing is not an endorsement. Call to confirm services, openings and costs before you go.

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Types of Care at University of Colorado Denver/ARTS: Specialized Outpatient Services

Outpatient
Intensive outpatient treatment
Regular outpatient treatment

Payment, Insurance and Help Paying

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Cash or self-payment
SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Medication Treatment

Does not treat opioid use disorders

Who the Program Serves

Adult women
Pregnant/postpartum women
Adult men
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients who have experienced trauma
Ages: Young Adults
Ages: Adults
Ages: Seniors
Accepts: Female
Accepts: Male
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Licensing and Accreditation

State substance use treatment agency

Treatment Approaches

Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Motivational interviewing
Matrix Model
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Trauma-related counseling

Assessment, Recovery Support and Other Services

Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Complete medical history/physical exam
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Suicide prevention services
Treatment for gambling disorder

Before you commit, confirm openings, costs and the program's state license. How to choose a rehab you can trust lists the questions to ask when you call, and addiction treatment in Colorado lists the state's treatment agency.