About VA Western Colorado Healthcare System
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Outpatient detoxification; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Federal Government; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
License/Certification/Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Veterans; Active duty military; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
