Aftercare and Alumni Program in Denver
Support that keeps going after discharge
- Your plan built before you leave
- Case managers for the practical steps
- An alumni community that keeps meeting
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Licenses and accreditations
Measured outcomes46% improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatment, compared with a 37% national average (TRAC9, 2025). See all five outcome measures.
Aftercare starts before discharge
Aftercare is everything that keeps recovery going once a level of care ends. It is built into all of our levels of care: your team starts planning it with you while you're still in treatment.
- Discharge planningYour therapist builds the plan with you before you leave: where you'll live, what treatment continues and who you'll lean on.
- Case managementCase managers line up the practical pieces: appointments, placements, paperwork and next steps.
- Referrals that fitIntroductions to outpatient therapists, psychiatric care and community supports close to home.
- Follow-upAppointments are scheduled before you go, so the first weeks at home already have structure.
Stepping down, one level at a time
After residential care, most people continue in partial hospitalization, then intensive outpatient, often living at Ascent sober living. Each step gives you a little more independence with the same team behind you.
- Medical detoxMorrison
- ResidentialMorrison
- PHPLakewood
- IOPLakewood or online
- Ascent sober livingLakewood
A lifelong support system, not a goodbye
Finishing treatment is the beginning. Every past client is always welcome back in our community: weekly meetings, events, service and mentoring, all rooted in our 12-step program. Alumni even built the nature trail on our Morrison campus. See the full alumni program.
Starting treatment with us
Aftercare begins with the right first step. A short phone assessment tells us which level of care fits, and the plan for afterwards grows from there.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Insurance for every step
In network with these plans. Admissions confirms your benefits before you come in.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Where aftercare and alumni happen
Outpatient care and many alumni activities are in Lakewood; the alumni-built trail is on our Morrison campus.
9189 S Turkey Creek Rd
Morrison, CO 80465
Medical detox and residential treatment, at our Morrison campus.
8805 W 14th Ave #200
Lakewood, CO 80215
PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living, at our Lakewood center.
What clients and families say
I spent 33 days at base camp And was able to detox And learn about my disease and the skills I need to keep moving forward. I am currently In my 2nd month at IOP in Lakewood I love the meetings and the community It has been so helpful and I would recommend it to anybody
I've struggled a few times through the last couple years. Red Rock has been consistent and caring with my recovery. I 100% recommend anyone struggling for the care and focus they provide. Plus the after-program care is top notch
If your loved one is facing addiction, this is the place to be. The entire staff is professional and caring. My son is now in a Red Rocks sober living facility and has been drug and alcohol free for almost three weeks. He is excited about being apart of this program and is embracing his sobriety.
Bre my case worker was amazing in finding me help after treatment . The whole staff was caring and understanding during a hard time . So thankful for all them ! !
This was my first time getting help for my addictions. I learned a lot from group sessions and really appreciated the schedule and staff. I’ve taken a lot of things I’ve learned from base camp with me after. I would 100% recommend Red Rocks to anyone struggling with addiction.
I decided that I couldn’t handle my addiction on my own and contacted Red Rock Recovery Center. They changed my life. From day one, I realized I was in a place where I was genuinely being cared for, by both the staff and the other people in my group. They offer peer support groups and endless sober meetups after you graduate. You’re never left alone. You’re provided with every resource imaginable and are supported for the rest of your life. I’m beyond thankful for RRRC, for their care and for their never ending support. You’re not alone out there. Promise. There is a community out there committed to your wellbeing.
Red Rock has a solid foundation w people who actually care about others at the core of it. I’m extremely grateful to the staff and community of this place and I will always talk highly about the program and most of the therapists. 10/10 would recommend
Absolutely life changing. My kids will never have to live with a drunk mommy and I feel so in control of my own life decisions now that I’m sober. I’m so grateful that I get to live a sober life for and with my children
Questions about aftercare
What is aftercare in addiction treatment?
Aftercare is the plan and support that continue after you finish a level of care: outpatient treatment, sober living, therapy referrals, recovery meetings and connection with alumni. It turns what you learned in treatment into a routine you can keep at home. At Red Rock it is part of every one of our levels of care.
When does aftercare planning start?
Before discharge. Your therapist and a case manager build the plan with you while you are still in treatment, covering where you will live, which care continues and which appointments are booked. You leave knowing your next steps rather than working them out alone. Read what to expect during your stay.
Can I live in sober living after treatment?
Yes, while you continue care. Our Ascent homes in Lakewood are for clients enrolled in our PHP or IOP, with separate men's and women's homes, house managers on site and regular testing. Housing and outpatient treatment go together. Read more about Ascent sober living, including costs and how to apply.
What does the alumni program include?
Weekly peer recovery support meetings led by our Alumni Coordinator, a virtual weekly women's peer support meeting, weekly Dharma Recovery, seasonal hikes, our Burning Desire Sober Open Mic Night, service work, a monthly newsletter and the private Summit Alumni App. Read about our outdoor therapies.
Can alumni give back?
Yes. Through our Ambassador Program, alumni mentor newer clients and take on leadership roles, and many stay involved long after treatment ends through sponsorship, service and Red Rock events. Read about our 12-step program.
Do you help find therapists or programs after I leave?
Yes. Case managers make referrals to outpatient therapists, psychiatric care and community supports near where you live, and help schedule the first appointments before you go. If you need ongoing medication management, they connect you with a prescriber. Read about medication management at Red Rock and how it continues after treatment.
How can my family stay involved after treatment?
Through family sessions while you are in care, and family resources once you are home. Families often play a big part in the first months, from understanding warning signs to rebuilding trust. With your consent, your team can include them in aftercare planning. See our page for families.
What if I relapse after treatment?
Relapse doesn't mean treatment failed or that you have to start over alone. Call us, and we'll look at the right level of care to return to, whether that is a few weeks of IOP or a short stay. The sooner you reach out, the easier it is to get back on track. Read about breaking the cycle of relapse.
Do you help with work after treatment?
Yes. Case management and life skills work include practical support for returning to work or finding a job: routines, budgeting, résumés and job searching. If you took FMLA or short-term disability, your team helps you plan the return. Read about our life skills training and how it fits into your plan.
What if 12-step meetings aren't for me?
Our program is 12-step based, but your aftercare plan can connect you with non-12-step mutual-help groups such as SMART Recovery if they fit you better. What matters is staying connected to people in recovery.
