Group Therapy for Addiction in Denver
Small, clinician-led groups with people who get it
- Led by licensed clinicians
- Co-ed and LGBTQ+ affirming
- Every day in residential, continuing in 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.
A supportive community, every day
Recovery can feel lonely. In group therapy you build a community that motivates you and eases the stress of early recovery: you share experiences, learn from each other's coping skills and find solidarity. Groups are part of every program, alongside your individual sessions; see how therapy works here.
- Motivation and accountability. Growing alongside peers keeps you moving, and you hold yourself accountable knowing they're doing the same.
- Communication skills. You practice listening and sharing clearly, then use those skills to heal relationships at home, work or school.
- Less isolation. Addiction can make you feel alone. Group shows you that others share your experiences and feelings.
- Self-esteem and confidence. Seeing your own progress, and your peers', builds belief that you can stay sober.
- Learning from others. Hearing other people's journeys helps you discover coping skills and learn more about yourself.
Types of group therapy at Red Rock
Each group has its own focus. Your schedule mixes them across the week.
Adults in the same level of care as you, working through similar things. Groups are co-ed, bedrooms in residential care are shared only with the same sex, and our groups welcome LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients. Read more about who we help.
Groups at every level of care
- MorrisonResidentialEvery dayGroups every day on our Morrison campus, plus evening meetings.Residential treatment
- LakewoodPHP30 hours a weekFull treatment days in Lakewood, built around groups.Partial hospitalization
- Lakewood or onlineIOP9–12 hours a weekGroups three or four days a week, in person or through Virtual IOP.Intensive outpatient
Therapy groups are led by clinicians. AA and NA meetings are peer-led and held separately. Read about our 12-step program.
What comes up in group carries into your sessions with your own therapist, and back again. See individual therapy.
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 group therapy
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 groups happen
Residential groups meet on our Morrison campus in the foothills. PHP and IOP groups meet at our Lakewood center.
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 group therapy
We heal, grow and recover together. Group therapy is just the beginning of a lifelong community of supportive peers.
What happens in group therapy?
A clinician leads a small group through a topic such as triggers, coping skills or relapse prevention, and members share as much as they're comfortable with. You learn from each other's experiences and practice new skills together. Groups run alongside your individual sessions; see how therapy works here.
Are groups mixed-gender?
Yes. Groups are co-ed, so you'll be with men and women in the same level of care, and the setting is LGBTQ+ affirming. In residential treatment, bedrooms are shared only with clients of the same sex. Read more about life on campus in residential treatment.
Do I have to talk in group?
No. You can listen first, and nobody is pushed to share before they're ready. Most people start talking once they feel safe and see others doing the same. Anything you'd rather work through privately can go to your individual therapy sessions with your own therapist.
Is group therapy the same as AA or NA?
No. Therapy groups are led by licensed clinicians and focus on skills, patterns and recovery topics. AA and NA meetings are peer-led and held separately. Many clients do both. Read about our 12-step program and how meetings fit into treatment.
Is what I say in group confidential?
Group members agree to keep what's shared in the room, and our clinicians follow privacy law, so what you say isn't passed on outside your care team without your consent. Your clinician goes over the ground rules in your first group. Our what to expect page covers your first days.
Are there groups for families?
Families take part through family therapy sessions with your therapist and through family resources and education while you're in treatment. Admissions can explain what's available for your family before you start. Read about family therapy and how loved ones are involved.
Do I keep going to groups after residential?
Yes. Groups continue in PHP and IOP as you step down, with fewer hours each week, so you keep the same skills and support while you return to daily life. Many clients stay with peers they met earlier in treatment. See our intensive outpatient program for the outpatient schedule.
Can I join groups online?
Yes, through our Virtual IOP for adults anywhere in Colorado. Groups run live on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, led by the same clinicians as our in-person groups, so you can keep up with work or family. Read about Virtual IOP and who it suits.
Is group therapy covered by insurance?
Group therapy is part of your level of care, so coverage follows that level under your plan rather than each session. UnitedHealthcare, Optum and UMR plans cover every level of care here. Admissions confirms your benefits before you start. See the insurance we accept.
