Trauma and PTSD Treatment in Denver
Trauma-informed care for the experiences that often sit under addiction
- Safety, choice and your own pace
- Licensed clinicians, CBT, DBT and ACT
- 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.
How trauma and addiction connect
Many people in addiction treatment have lived through something overwhelming: an accident, violence, loss, or years of feeling unsafe. Afterward, alcohol or drugs can seem like the only thing that quiets the memories, the nightmares or the constant alertness.
The relief is short, and the trauma is still there when it wears off. Treating both together breaks that loop. Trauma can look different from person to person; our guide to PTSD vs complex PTSD explains one common difference.
- You started drinking or using to get through memories, nightmares or panic
- Sleep, anger or feeling on edge make staying sober harder
- You've tried treatment before, but the trauma underneath was never addressed
- You're a family member who sees both the trauma and the substance use
A trauma-informed PTSD treatment program
Trauma-informed care shapes everything from how staff greet you to how therapy is paced. Read more about trauma-informed care in addiction treatment. For people looking for PTSD or trauma rehab in Colorado, our residential and outpatient programs treat trauma and substance use together.
Common signs of PTSD
- Flashbacks, nightmares or unwanted memories
- Avoiding people, places or conversations that bring it back
- Feeling on edge, easily startled or always on guard (hypervigilance)
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Anger, irritability or feeling numb
- Guilt, shame or losing interest in things you used to enjoy
Kinds of trauma we help with
- Childhood abuse or neglect
- Sexual assault
- Intimate partner violence
- Accidents, injuries or medical trauma
- Violence or the sudden loss of someone close
- Occupational trauma (first responders, military)
- Race-based trauma and discrimination
Veterans and first responders
Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers and veterans often carry trauma that comes with the job, and many use alcohol or drugs to get through it. Our trauma-informed treatment takes that into account, in residential care and in outpatient groups. Many first responders have coverage through an employer plan; check your coverage.
We don't offer EMDR. Our trauma work uses CBT, DBT and ACT, in individual and group therapy.
Inpatient PTSD and trauma treatment, plus outpatient options
Residential treatment in Morrison allows the most intensive trauma work; partial hospitalization and IOP in Lakewood continue it as you step down. See all our levels of care.
- Medical detoxMorrison
- ResidentialMorrison
- PHPLakewood
- IOPLakewood or online
- Ascent sober livingLakewood
Getting started with trauma treatment
An assessment and an insurance check, all by phone. You don't have to share details of your trauma on the call. Calling for someone else? Our help for families walks you through it.
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 trauma treatment
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 trauma treatment happens
Residential treatment is 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 trauma and PTSD
Do you treat PTSD and addiction together?
Yes. Trauma work is part of treatment at every level, alongside care for substance use, because the two so often feed each other. Your therapist builds one plan for both, and psychiatric care can help with sleep or anxiety. Trauma is one of the conditions we treat through dual diagnosis care.
Is trauma treatment inpatient?
It can be. Residential treatment on our Morrison campus allows the most intensive work, with therapy every day and staff around the clock. The same trauma-informed work continues in PHP and IOP in Lakewood as you step down, so you don't start over with a new approach.
Which therapies do you use for trauma?
Our clinicians use trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), in individual and group sessions. Outdoor time, yoga and mindfulness support the work. Your therapist chooses the mix with you. See all the therapies we use and what each involves.
Do you offer EMDR?
No, we don't offer EMDR. Our trauma work uses other evidence-based approaches, mainly CBT, DBT and ACT, alongside treatment for substance use. If EMDR is important to you, tell admissions on the call and they will talk through whether our program fits. You can start admissions by phone or online.
Do I have to talk about my trauma right away?
No. Trauma-informed care means you set the pace and safety comes first. Early on, the focus is on stability, sleep and coping skills; deeper work happens only when you're ready. Read more about how trauma-informed care builds safety and trust in treatment.
What is the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD?
PTSD usually follows a single event, while complex PTSD grows from repeated or long-term trauma; read our guide to PTSD vs complex PTSD.
Do you treat PTSD without a substance use problem?
Our program is built for trauma alongside substance use, so it is not the right fit for PTSD on its own. If there's no drinking or drug use involved, admissions can point you to a program that fits your needs. See who we help for more on who our program is designed for.
Does insurance cover trauma treatment?
Yes, as part of covered addiction treatment with our in-network plans, including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR and TRICARE. Exact benefits depend on your plan and level of care, so admissions verifies them before you start. See the insurance we accept.
