CeDAR – Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation is the University of Colorado Hospital’s premier addiction treatment center. Our innovative, evidence-based programs not only save lives, they provide a meaningful foundation for long-term recovery from addiction.
We deliver the highest level of comprehensive treatment for people 18 years and older who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. As part of UCHealth, CeDAR is the most qualified treatment center for working with addiction-related medical and psychiatric conditions.
CeDAR can provide you the opportunity and resources to begin a new life in recovery. Our residential and outpatient addiction treatment programs include medically-managed detox, fitness and nutrition, medication-assisted treatment, spiritual care, coping skills development, group and individual therapy sessions, 12-step and other mutual aid groups, family programs, and long-term follow-up.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse has provided A Guide to Finding Quality Addiction Treatment to help you decide on a treatment center that’s best for you.
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CeDAR is part of the University of Colorado Hospital and we’re integrated into the UCHealth system to provide treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health. The University of Colorado Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center and is part of the UCHealth hospital system, and is regularly rated on the top of the U.S. News & World Report lists of adult specialties.
We are uniquely qualified to provide clinical care for your addiction-related mental health and medical conditions. Our psychiatric and medical staff are licensed, accredited UCHealth clinicians with 24-hour access to hospital resources. You’ll be working with compassionate professionals who not only specialize in treating addiction, they’re also able to help you resolve mental and physical health issues that commonly occur alongside addiction.
CeDAR’s staff are licensed and credentialed UCHealth clinicians consisting of board-certified addiction medicine doctors, psychiatrists, and counselors. These experienced professionals offer the highest levels of care available in the region.
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We understand that drug and alcohol use is often not the only problem. Because addiction affects all parts of your life, CeDAR completes a comprehensive assessment to find out about your overall wellness. Our process is designed to be flexible and work within the capabilities of each individual.
In addition to the basic evaluation of drug and alcohol use, a team of CeDAR professionals will assess your emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual dimensions.
CeDAR staff works with you individually to strategize treatment. You may ask to involve family, friends, doctors, and previous mental health providers in the planning process. We seek to create for you the most comprehensive plan using all available resources.
Based on the findings from CeDAR’s comprehensive assessment, a responsive treatment plan will be developed. We work with you to create a customized plan that can take you into long-term recovery.
Mental, physical, and spiritual health can be improved during treatment at CeDAR. The ongoing process of assessment and evaluation allows us to grow and evolve treatment plans, meeting you where you’re at in your recovery journey.
More than merely treating drug and alcohol addiction, we seek to help you improve your life overall. By recognizing your changing needs, we can provide therapies and support where it’s needed most.
Along with structured group and individual counseling sessions, CeDAR provides many forms of evidence-based treatment including medically-managed detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), family therapy, and addiction mental health counseling.
CeDAR offers a safe place for you to address co-occurring mental health by working with licensed and credentialed UCHealth professionals who are qualified to prescribe and manage medications. Stabilization often occurs during treatment and better ensures long-term recovery.
This combination of treatments gives you the best chance to improve multiple dimensions of your life at the same time. From relieving the discomfort of withdrawal to addressing trauma, our team works with you to help achieve milestones in recovery.
CeDAR treats drug and alcohol addiction as a chronic condition requiring a continuum of care. We provide treatment services that extend well past residential care. The treatment team will work with you to develop an ongoing care plan for long-term recovery.
Our services include 30-day Residential Treatment, 60 to 90-day Residential Extended Care, 90-day Professionals Program for licensed professionals seeking treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Ongoing Clinical Assessments, Recovery Coaching, and Mutual Aid Groups.
Working closely with all those affected – patient, family, friends, clinicians – we build a specific plan for transitioning from one level of care to another. Staying connected has shown to be most effective for achieving long-term recovery and improving the quality life.
