Arapahoe House offers a variety of outpatient services that range in intensity and frequency depending on the needs of the client. Compared to inpatient/residential treatment, clients who are assessed at a level of outpatient care are able to live at home and continue work or school.
If, through an Arapahoe House assessment, the outpatient level of care is determined to be appropriate, one of the following group treatment options may be recommended:
INSIGHT
The Insight group assists clients in gaining knowledge about addiction and the effects of substances on the mind and body. This service is best suited for individuals who have not had treatment previously.
Duration of Treatment: Two hour group therapy sessions once per week for 16 weeks.
RELAPSE PREVENTION
The Relapse Prevention group is for individuals who struggle with relapse. The objective is to aid the individual in minimizing the risk of relapse by examining and developing an improved foundation for sobriety.
Duration of Treatment: Two hour group therapy sessions once per week for 12 weeks.
MULTI‑FAMILY
The Multi‑Family group is designed to educate families on substance use/abuse and its effects on the family. This service is intended to lay a foundation to aid both the family and client in healing as a family unit. Families must be willing to participate in treatment with the client. Objectives include helping the client gain awareness into how their substance use has affected the family, and assisting the family in communicating how substance abuse has impacted their lives.
Duration of Treatment: Two hour group therapy sessions once per week for 12 weeks.
TRANSITION
Similar to Continuing Care, the Transition group is meant to transition the individual from an intensive level of treatment (residential/inpatient, DUI, or intensive outpatient treatment) back into the community. This treatment option is specifically designed for clients who have an outstanding requirement determined by the judicial system or social services.
Duration of Treatment: Clients begin attending a 90 minute group therapy session weekly, reduced to every other week for 12–20 weeks or longer depending on their needs.
CONTINUING CARE
The Continuing Care group is designed to transition the individual from an intensive level of treatment (residential/inpatient, DUI, or intensive outpatient treatment) back into the community. It utilizes the group therapy approach and focuses on topic‑based group needs. Clients appropriate for Continuing Care feel they need ongoing support in their recovery.
Duration of Treatment: 90 minute group therapy sessions once per week (for up to one year) with a four week commitment.
GRIEF GROUP
The Grief group is for individuals who have experienced a profound loss which may be contributing to their substance use and/or mood instability. The goal is to aid clients in understanding how grief works and develop ways to cope in a more healthy fashion.
Duration of Treatment: Two hour group therapy sessions once per week for eight weeks.
SKILLS BUILDING
The Skills Building group aids clients in developing skills to stabilize mood and strengthen recovery. Skills include: communication skills, conflict skills, anger management skills, relationship skills, and identifying triggers/high‑risk situations to avoid relapse.
Duration of Treatment: Clients may attend all 20 weeks or modules containing skills they need.
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COUPLES THERAPY
We offer a variety of therapies for clients needing an enhancement to their group therapy experience and for those who prefer a more private setting.
Hours
Services are available Monday through Saturday, days and evenings.
Locations
Aurora, Commerce City, Denver, Lakewood, Thornton and Wheat Ridge
For referral or admission to any of our programs, please contact the Information and Access Team 303.657.3700 or info@ahinc.org. Phone lines are open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
