Opioid Treatment · Aurora · Colorado

Opioid addiction treatment in Aurora

Outpatient and intensive outpatient opioid rehab in Aurora — so you can get real support, including medication-assisted treatment, while staying close to home, work, and family.

Levels of care

Outpatient Programs Built Around Real Life

Not everyone needs — or wants — to step away from everything to get better. Our Aurora programs let you keep your footing while building the skills, support, and medical stability that opioid recovery takes.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Our most structured outpatient option — full days of clinical care, then home each evening.

Housing Available.

Meaningful clinical hours a few days a week, scheduled around work, school, or family.

Housing Available.

Outpatient & MAT

Continued therapy paired with medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone referral, or naltrexone, as clinically indicated) to support long-term recovery.

Housing Available.

Reaching Out is the Hardest Part

From your first call to your first session, we keep things simple and judgment-free.

Call or request a callback

Talk with a real member of our team about what's going on. No pressure, no scripts.

Verify your coverage

We'll help check your insurance benefits and walk through your options clearly.

Start your plan

Begin an outpatient program that's matched to your needs and your schedule.

paths to recovery

We Accept Most Major Insurances

why choose true north

Care that treats you like a person

Support in Aurora starts with the most basic thing there is: a real conversation with a real person. No phone tree to work through, no canned pitch waiting on the other end — just someone on our team who picks up, listens, and hears what you’re carrying. We treat that first exchange as something that matters, because the way it feels shapes everything that comes after it. And when opioids enter the picture, that single call can be what keeps a person here.

Mental health and substance use don’t honor any boundary, and Jefferson County bears that reality the same as everywhere else. Year after year, Colorado loses more than 1,800 people to overdose, with opioids — increasingly cut with fentanyl — accounting for most of those deaths. And in any twelve-month span, roughly one in five adults in the area will wrestle with a mental health condition. The part that stays with us is how few of them ever find their way to treatment — priced out, exhausted by stigma, or simply unsure where to even start looking. Clearing those roadblocks is the whole reason we do things the way we do.

That’s why we’ve built everything around flexible outpatient scheduling — groups that meet in the morning and groups that meet once the workday is over — with medication-assisted treatment ready for anyone who needs it. Recovery shouldn’t demand that you hand over your paycheck, your schooling, or the time you spend with the people closest to you. It should slide into the Aurora life you’re already living rather than uproot it entirely. And we guard your confidentiality fiercely — from the moment you dial through every appointment down the line.

Beyond that, we refuse to let coverage questions become your dead end. Before you commit to anything, we’ll walk through your benefits and options with you — MAT coverage included — and explain them in language that genuinely clicks, so what lies ahead reads like a real route forward instead of a fog of uncertainty.

You don't have to be at your worst to ask for help.

We’ll have someone who listens without judging call you right back!

Opioid Addiction Treatment Near Me

Looking for compassionate addiction treatment and mental health care in Aurora, Colorado? True North Recovery offers expert therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and intensive outpatient care in a supportive, healing environment — find us on the map below and start your journey today.

OUR partners in recovery

Housing + Clinical Care, Working Together

True North has partnered with Elevate Recovery Homes to pair stable, supportive sober living with our clinical services – because recovery is harder without a safe place to come home to:

FAQ

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No. Our outpatient and intensive outpatient programs are designed so you can keep up with work, school, and family. We offer day and evening options, and MAT appointments are scheduled to fit around your life.

Many major insurance plans cover outpatient opioid treatment, including medication-assisted treatment. When you call, we’ll help verify your specific benefits so you know your options up front. Coverage varies by plan.

You’re not alone — many of our calls come from loved ones. We can talk through the situation with you, including how to respond if you’re worried about an overdose, and explain how to support someone toward treatment.

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic condition where a person can’t control their use of prescription painkillers, heroin, or other opioids despite negative consequences to their health, relationships, or daily life. It ranges from mild to severe and is recognized as a treatable medical condition.

Common signs include using more or longer than intended, unsuccessful attempts to cut back, strong cravings, neglecting responsibilities, continued use despite problems, needing more of the drug to feel the same effect (tolerance), and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using.

There’s no single cause. Many cases begin with a legitimate prescription for pain after an injury or surgery. Genetics, family history, mental health conditions, trauma, environment, and chronic pain all contribute. Many people develop OUD through a combination of these factors.

Opioid misuse refers to taking opioids in a way other than prescribed, or using them without a prescription, while addiction (dependence) involves physical and psychological reliance on the drug, including cravings and withdrawal. Addiction is generally more severe and requires medical support to address safely.

Warning signs include using to cope with stress, pain, or emotions, hiding your use, feeling unable to stop, prioritizing opioids over other activities, and experiencing withdrawal symptoms. If use is affecting your life and you can’t stop, it may be time to seek help.

Opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening on its own, but it’s intensely uncomfortable — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, and insomnia are common. The real danger comes after: tolerance drops quickly during withdrawal, so a relapse at a previous dose carries a much higher overdose risk. This is why medically supervised detox and a clear treatment plan matter so much.

Some people attempt recovery with support groups or willpower alone, but opioid use disorder has one of the higher relapse and overdose risks of any addiction. Medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone) combined with professional care significantly improves outcomes and safety compared to going it alone.

Common program lengths are 30, 60, and 90 days, though many people benefit from longer-term MAT and outpatient support that continues well beyond that. Research shows that longer treatment durations, especially when MAT is involved, often lead to better long-term outcomes.

Inpatient (residential) rehab provides 24/7 care in a live-in facility, ideal for severe addiction, unstable home environments, or higher-risk withdrawal. Outpatient rehab allows you to live at home while attending scheduled treatment and MAT appointments, offering more flexibility for work and family.

Costs vary widely based on program type, length, location, and whether MAT is included. Outpatient programs are generally more affordable than residential, and many facilities offer payment plans, sliding-scale fees, or accept insurance to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.

Options include medically supervised detox, inpatient and outpatient rehab, medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone), behavioral therapies (like CBT), support groups, and ongoing aftercare. Effective treatment usually combines several of these approaches, with MAT playing a central role for many people.

Yes. Research consistently shows that medication-assisted treatment combined with counseling reduces opioid use, lowers overdose risk, and improves quality of life. Like any chronic condition, ongoing management and support improve long-term success.

Aftercare is key to maintaining recovery. This may include continued MAT, ongoing therapy, support groups (like NA or SMART Recovery), sober living homes, and relapse-prevention strategies — including naloxone access — to help you stay safe and on track long-term.