About this facility
ARTS, short for Addiction Research and Treatment Services, is part of the University of Colorado’s Department of Psychiatry and has provided mental health and addiction care across Colorado for several decades. The organization focuses on integrating clinical research, education, and evidence-based treatment to address substance use disorders and support long-term recovery for adults seeking outpatient care.
The Adult Outpatient program delivers a full range of addiction treatment options for adults, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using methadone, buprenorphine, Vivitrol, Antabuse, and naltrexone. They offer outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and aftercare services supported by therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing (MI), and family counseling. Their services support adults ages 18 and older, with specialized care available for women, individuals living with HIV, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
The Adult Outpatient clinics accept Medicaid, some Medicare plans, and private insurance, offering sliding scale payment options when necessary. With multiple Denver-area clinic locations, including Parkside, Westside, and Potomac Street, the program provides accessible care during early weekday hours and limited Saturday availability, ensuring timely intake and ongoing support throughout recovery.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adolescents; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Exclusive Services, EXCL, Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
