Dual Diagnosis Treatment Near Denver, Colorado
One team for substance use and the mental health conditions that come with it
- Mental health care at every level
- Psychiatric providers on the care team
- Detox, residential, PHP and IOP
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.
What is dual diagnosis treatment, and why is it essential?
It's common for a substance use disorder to exist alongside a mental health condition, such as depression and addiction, or anxiety and heavy drinking. Dual diagnosis treatment helps you cope with both of these co-occurring disorders at once. Each one makes the other harder: drinking to quiet anxiety brings worse anxiety the next day, and depression makes it harder to stay away from the thing that numbs it.
That's why we treat both together, with one team. We build a personalized plan that combines mental health treatment and addiction treatment, for whole-person care. Many people first started using to cope; read more about substance use as a coping strategy. Treating only the addiction leaves the reason behind it in place.
Depression and addiction
Depression is one of the most common conditions we treat alongside substance use. Low mood, hopelessness and poor sleep can lead to drinking or using to feel better, and alcohol and drugs then deepen the depression. We treat both at once with cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management and steady support in groups, so mood and recovery improve together.
Treatment outcomes we measure
Since 2021, Red Rock has measured every client's progress with TRAC9, so we can see what's working and adjust care. Here's how our clients compare with the national average.
- Global Recovery Score46%improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatmentRed Rock 46% compared with a national average of 37%.
- Spirituality220%improvement in spirituality, a key resilience factorRed Rock 220% compared with a national average of 148%.
- Optimism78%increase in optimismRed Rock 78% compared with a national average of 53%.
- Depression47%reduction in symptoms of depressionRed Rock 47% compared with a national average of 39%.
- Quality of life76.94average quality-of-life score in recoveryRed Rock 76.94 compared with a national average of 71.8.
Source: Red Rock client outcomes measured with TRAC9, compared with TRAC9 national averages (2025; quality of life is a 0–100 score). Results describe averages across clients and aren't a promise of any one person's outcome.
Conditions we treat alongside addiction
Each of these is treated together with substance use, never on its own. As a dual diagnosis rehab, we are also a rehab center for depression and anxiety when they come with substance use.
Dual diagnosis programs at every level
Integrated care starts in medical detox and continues through residential treatment, PHP and IOP. Your therapist and psychiatric provider follow you as you step down through our levels of care.
- Medical detoxMorrison
- ResidentialMorrison
- PHPLakewood
- IOPLakewood or online
- Ascent sober livingLakewood
Detox is the first step, removing your body's physical dependence. Our medically supervised detox helps you through withdrawal as comfortably as possible, so you can focus on healing.
Residential treatment usually comes next: you stay on campus and take part in evidence-based and holistic therapies, surrounded by supportive peers and staff in a safe, secure setting.
Medical detox ResidentialA highly structured program after inpatient care, typically two to four weeks, Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.
It includes individual, group and family therapy, support groups and holistic care. Medication-assisted treatment is available for clients in the program, which can help, especially with opioid use.
PHP MATIOP gives you a supportive community and the same quality of care while you live at home, a flexible option if you work full time or are a parent.
Ascent sober living usually lasts two to four months and helps you move back into your routines, or on to other long-term care. If another outpatient program fits your schedule better, we'll refer you.
IOP Ascent sober livingEvidence-based therapies for dual diagnosis recovery
Our medication management team evaluates you early in treatment and manages medications for mood, anxiety or sleep as your body adjusts to life without substances.
Therapy carries the rest of the work. In individual counseling you explore your addiction, mental health and behaviors on a deeper level, using CBT for the thinking patterns behind both conditions and DBT for intense emotions and cravings. In group therapy you build a community with people who share similar goals, to heal together and find new purpose in sober life.
Healing from the past is part of recovery. Trauma-informed care builds a safe, trustworthy setting, listens to what you need and helps you trust your own ability to heal. It also helps uncover the causes underneath your addiction and understand conditions such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Trauma and PTSD treatment
Treatment goes beyond talk therapy to healthy coping skills for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Yoga and mindfulness help you reduce stress, explore your inner self and strengthen the mind-body connection. All our therapies
Why choose Red Rock for dual diagnosis treatment near Denver?
Our program is built for substance use with the mental health conditions that come with it. If there's no substance use and mental health is the main need, we'll point you to the right program, such as our sister organization, Colorado Mental Health Services.
Getting started with dual diagnosis care
An assessment, an insurance check and a start date. Tell us about both your substance use and your mental health on the call, so we can plan for both.
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 dual diagnosis care
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 dual diagnosis care happens
Medical detox and residential treatment are on our Morrison campus. PHP and IOP are in Lakewood.
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 dual diagnosis
Here at Red Rock, your needs, from addiction to mental health to everyday habits, are met with quality care. Call us to learn more about our programs and how to build a recovery that lasts.
What is dual diagnosis treatment?
Dual diagnosis treatment is care for a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, by one team, so each is addressed with the other in mind. At Red Rock it is built into every one of our levels of care, from medical detox through residential treatment, PHP and IOP.
Can you treat my anxiety or depression too?
Yes, alongside your substance use. Depression and anxiety are among the most common conditions we see with addiction. Your plan combines individual and group therapy with medication management, so a provider can review medications while your therapist works on the patterns that connect your mood and your drinking or drug use.
Do you have a psychiatrist?
Our psychiatric providers, including our medical director and a psychiatric nurse practitioner, evaluate clients and manage medications during treatment. You meet with them as part of your plan rather than as a separate appointment elsewhere. Read more about psychiatric care and medication management at Red Rock and how it fits with therapy.
What if my main concern is mental health, not substances?
Our program is built for substance use with co-occurring conditions. If mental health is the main need and substance use isn't part of the picture, admissions will tell you honestly and point you to a better-fit program, such as our sister organization's mental health services. You can start admissions by phone to talk it through.
Do you treat PTSD and trauma?
Yes. Trauma often sits under addiction, and our clinicians use trauma-informed care at every level, which means safety and your own pace come first. Groups and individual sessions help you work through it alongside your recovery. Read about our trauma and PTSD treatment and how it connects with this program.
Which therapies do you use?
We use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), individual and group therapy, family sessions and 12-step meetings, plus outdoor and holistic options such as hiking and yoga. Your therapist chooses the mix with you based on both conditions. See all the therapies we use and what each involves.
Is dual diagnosis treatment inpatient or outpatient?
Both. Integrated mental health care runs through medical detox, residential treatment on our Morrison campus, and PHP and IOP in Lakewood. Many people start inpatient for the most structure, then continue the same work as outpatients, with the same approach and psychiatric support as they step down.
Does insurance cover dual diagnosis care?
Our in-network plans, including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR and TRICARE, cover mental health care as part of addiction treatment. Exact benefits depend on your plan and the level of care, so admissions verifies them before you start. See the insurance we accept.