Substance Use & Mental Health Treatment

A path forward from addiction and mental health challenges.

Licensed outpatient treatment with compassionate, evidence-based care.

CTO provides substance use and mental health treatment, including intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, with locations in Arvada, Lakewood, and Commerce City and telehealth options available.

We accept Health First Colorado (Medicaid).
In-person and telehealth treatment available.
Confidential, compassionate care from licensed professionals.

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New Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at CTO Arvada — Enroll Today

How We Can Help

Every person's situation is unique. Our programs meet you where you are — with individualized treatment plans built around your needs, your goals, and your life.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

A higher level of care between traditional outpatient therapy and inpatient treatment — filling a critical gap and greatly expanding the support we can offer clients on their recovery journey.

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Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP)

An individualized group therapy program for high risk/high need diagnoses. Clients build a balanced lifestyle conducive to sobriety while we examine the interaction between substance abuse, mental health, and criminal thinking.

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DWAI & DUI Classes

For people convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol: Level II Education with Driving With Care, Level II Poly-Drug Education, Relapse Prevention, DBT, Cognitive Restructuring, MMAP, and STOP.

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Domestic Violence Treatment

Designed to help offenders develop new and effective coping strategies for relationships and anger management. Our curriculum meets state-mandated requirements for male and female offenders, online or in person.

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“Empowering and healing individuals facing the crises of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and the related legal entanglements.”

About CTO

Creative Treatment Options is a multipurpose outpatient agency dedicated to empowering and healing individuals facing the crises of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and related legal entanglements in areas such as DUI, domestic violence, dependency, and neglect.

We are state-licensed, meet all requirements of the Behavioral Healthcare Administration (BHA) of the Colorado State Health Department, and work on a sliding fee scale so cost is never a barrier to care.

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Most Recent Resources

Guidance for clients, families, and referral partners.

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Court & Legal

A Guide to Court-Ordered Treatment in Denver, CO

A plain-language guide to understanding your court order, what level of care it requires, and how to fulfill it in the Denver area.

Substance Use & Recovery

PHP vs. IOP: Understanding Levels of Outpatient Care

PHP, IOP, outpatient - understanding the levels of care and which one fits your situation best.

For Referral Partners

How Referral Partners Can Connect Clients to Outpatient Care

How courts, attorneys, therapists, and agencies can refer clients to treatment - and what to expect back from our team.

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Whether you are reaching out for yourself, a loved one, or a client — we are here to help you find the right treatment option. Calls are confidential.