Intensive Outpatient Program Denver, Colorado
Medically reviewed by Jasmine Aranda, LPC, LAC, Chief Clinical Officer · Last reviewed August 2026
Get real treatment without putting your life on hold. Foundry Outpatient Denver’s Intensive Outpatient Program helps adults recover from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions while you keep working, living at home, and caring for the people who count on you.
Choose in-person care at our Denver location on Larimer Street or secure virtual IOP from home, with evening sessions built around your schedule. Our licensed Colorado clinicians use evidence-based, trauma-integrated care to treat the whole picture: addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the family patterns underneath.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’re in-network with most major insurance and accept Colorado Medicaid.
IOP at a Glance
- Who it’s for: adults 18+ who are medically stable, have somewhere safe to sleep, and need more support than weekly therapy
- Time commitment: 9 to 19 hours of treatment per week, delivered in three-hour evening groups plus individual sessions
- Where: in person at 3254 Larimer St. in Denver, or by secure telehealth from home
- What’s included: group therapy, individual counseling, recovery coaching, family programming, and psychiatric prescribing where clinically indicated
- Coverage: in-network with major commercial plans and accepts RAE 1 and RAE 2 Medicaid
Foundry Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Location
Our outpatient services take place at our Larimer Street location in Denver. You can find us at:
Foundry Outpatient Denver
3254 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80205
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An admissions specialist is available to listen and assist you any time you’re ready.
Get excellent IOP treatment in-person or from the comfort and convenience of home!
Our Intensive Outpatient Program gives clients the flexibility to attend treatment in person at our Denver-area location or participate remotely via telehealth, whichever works best for their lifestyle and circumstances.
Accessing high-quality treatment in both formats makes it easier and more accessible to adults balancing the necessities of busy lives and responsibilities, including those who live farther from our facility or prefer the privacy of home-based care.
Many Coloradans across Denver and surrounding communities benefit from the flexibility of choosing how they engage with treatment, making Foundry Outpatient Denver a practical and effective solution for a wide range of individuals.
What is an IOP?
IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program.
IOP is a level of behavioral healthcare where clients live at home or in a recovery-supportive environment while engaging in 9 – 19 hours of treatment per week. IOP clients typically attend several hours of treatment daily for between 3 and 5 days per week. IOP schedules vary by provider and, in some cases, according to client needs.
Foundry Outpatient Denver offers both in-person IOP at our Larimer Street location in Denver and virtual IOP via telehealth, which is digital technology-assisted healthcare delivery. Virtual clients use laptops or mobile devices and free, secure telehealth software to engage in programming from anywhere with internet access, personal security, and privacy.
Our licensed and experienced clinicians conduct sessions from private offices just as they would in person. Group therapy is available both on-site and via telehealth.
Who Our Denver IOP Is For
Intensive outpatient care fits adults who need structured, frequent clinical contact but do not need 24-hour medical supervision. In clinical terms this is ASAM Level 2.1, the level defined by 9 to 19 hours of outpatient services per week.
Our IOP is usually the right starting point if you are medically stable, have somewhere safe and reasonably substance-free to sleep, and can get to sessions in person or by video. It is also the natural step down after medically supervised detox or residential treatment, when you are ready to rebuild a routine with clinical support still in place.
When a Higher Level of Care Is Safer
Some symptoms need round-the-clock medical oversight, and outpatient care is not the safe choice. Talk with our admissions team about medically supervised detox or residential treatment if any of the following apply:
- Withdrawal symptoms such as severe tremor, vomiting, rapid heart rate, confusion, or seizures, particularly when stopping alcohol or benzodiazepines
- Thoughts of suicide, a plan, or recent self-injury
- Hallucinations, disorganized thinking, or mania that affects decision-making
- Repeated overdoses, or returning to use within days despite attending outpatient treatment
- No safe place to sleep, or a home where others are actively using
A clinical screening sorts this out quickly. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
Explore Our Levels of Care
What Makes Our IOP a Good Fit for You or a Loved One?
We are an experienced provider ideal for adults experiencing addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders, and trauma.
Experience
Our licensed clinicians are experienced and have extensive training in working with individuals and families to assess and comprehensively treat dual-diagnosis conditions.
Expertise
Our clinicians can tailor treatment plans to the needs of individuals because they have many therapeutic tools at their disposal. Through training, continuing education, and collaboration, our team is able to deliver a broad range of therapies, connect clients with specialized medical providers when needed, and recommend alternate levels or types of care. Our therapeutic modalities include DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, schema work, numerous trauma therapies, and Gestalt approaches.
Effectiveness
All NRT Behavioral Health programs use measurement-based care, which means symptoms, skills, and daily functioning are tracked with validated clinical tools throughout treatment. Progress is measured for each client and the treatment plan is adjusted when the data calls for it.
Unique Care Model
The Trauma-Integrated Care model developed by our Chief Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Barnes, is designed to make treatment more effective by addressing unresolved trauma, helping individuals learn to lead a full and balanced recovery-supportive lifestyle, focusing on home safety, and educating loved ones and family members.
Integrated Family Programming
Addiction is a family disease that can have resounding negative effects on family members and relationships. We include family programming that focuses on educating clients and their family members about the disease of addiction, how members can get their own care, and how to create recovery-supportive home environments.
Strong Alumni Community
Our alumni community is growing and thriving. Connecting with other people in recovery is extremely helpful and can be the source of long-term support and camaraderie. Our alumni program organizes events and reunions and offers regular virtual meetings.
We’re locals.
Our treatment staff lives, works, and plays in Colorado. We understand the lifestyles of the individuals in our care and are familiar with local and regional treatment and community resources. Being part of the Colorado community helps us relate to our clients and recommend specific and practical continuing care services.
We Are In-Network with Most Insurance!
Our IOP is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Rocky Mountain Health, UnitedHealthcare, and proudly accepts RAE 1 & RAE 2 Medicaid. We can work with most major insurance plans or on an out-of-network basis. An admissions representative can help you verify your insurance benefits to determine any out-of-pocket costs of attending this program.
IOP Features
- Care available in person at our Larimer Street location in Denver or via secure telehealth platforms
- Evening therapy sessions offer client convenience
- Process and psychoeducation with experiential components
- Especially intensive family programming is included
- Our Trauma-Integrated Care model is used to address and resolve trauma
- Gender-responsive programming makes treatment comfortable and relevant
- Compassionate and expert caregivers who build a strong alliance with each client
- Highly individualized care that addresses your specific needs
- Coordinating with other specialized care providers to help clients access integrated care
Conditions Treated
We are a licensed behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for adult substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Alcohol Use Disorder (Alcoholism)
Alcohol claims the lives of more people annually than any other substance. We are experts at helping people safely stop drinking alcohol and engaging in a comprehensive program of therapies to achieve sobriety and recovery.
Heroin Addiction & Opioid Use Disorder
Heroin, fentanyl, and other opioid addictions remain at epidemic levels. We offer comprehensive therapy, psychiatric prescribing, and anti-craving medication.
Dual-Diagnosis Disorders
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders are also known as Dual-Diagnosis Disorders. It is very common for addiction to involve anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and other mental health disorders. Treating both conditions effectively is vital.
Methamphetamine Addiction & Stimulant Use Disorder
Stimulant overdose is a growing problem, especially as the supply is adulterated with fentanyl or other opioids. We offer extensive experience helping people experiencing methamphetamine and stimulant use disorder.
Benzodiazepine Addiction
Benzodiazepines like Alprazolam (Xanax®), Clonazepam (Klonopin®), Diazepam (Valium®), and Lorazepam (Ativan®) are medications typically used to treat anxiety but are often misused. Because suddenly stopping the use of benzodiazepines can be fatal, carefully supervised detoxification is needed.
Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is a growing problem nationwide. Studies indicate increasing rates of cannabis use disorder following the legalization and commercialization of cannabis in recent years. Cannabis Use Disorder poses unique health challenges, including hyperemesis, psychosis, paranoia, and heart-health risks. A significant stabilization period may be required before clients with CUD are stable enough to engage in treatment programming. Foundry has specialized expertise in treating Cannabis Use Disorder.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
Substance Use Disorders are very often accompanied by mental health disorders (so-called co-occurring mental health disorders). Clients may have mental health disorders before developing a substance use disorder, or they may develop mental illness resulting from substance use disorders. Some common co-occurring mental health disorders include anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, oppositional defiance, anger, and guilt and shame. Individuals may also experience cognitive or thought disorders, which can be diagnosed through specialized screening.
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma and addictive disorders are inextricably linked. Whether someone has experienced an adverse childhood event (ACE) or traumatizing life events during adulthood, the symptoms of trauma can create a perceived need to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. In most cases, trauma must be resolved or processed before clients are able to benefit from addiction treatment and achieve recovery.
Family System Dysfunction
Families are complex social units that may be sources of beliefs, stresses, and other factors that can lead to the development of addiction and mental health disorders. Studies also indicate that genetic inheritance can predispose individuals to addiction or mental illness. For this reason, getting a thorough family history can be helpful in assessing client needs.
Substance-Specific Treatment Pages
IOP Schedule
Intensive Outpatient treatment requires a significant time commitment for good reason. We strive to provide high-quality and quantity of treatment to address our clients’ wide range of needs. Substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders are complex, chronic medical conditions that require comprehensive and personalized treatment plans. We understand that our clients often need to balance their treatment with work, family care, and other responsibilities. Our scheduling attempts to make treatment as convenient as possible for clients, whether attending in person or via telehealth.
- Three, three-hour structured group sessions per week (6:00–9:00PM)
- Individual counseling sessions with an LPC/LCSW
- Individual recovery coaching sessions with a certified addiction specialist
- Clients typically receive individual sessions with a counselor or recovery coach once weekly
What to Expect in Your First Week
Starting treatment is mostly paperwork and one honest conversation. Here is the whole sequence.
- Call admissions or request a benefits check. We confirm what your plan covers and what your out-of-pocket costs would be. Have your insurance or Medicaid card nearby.
- Complete a clinical screening. A brief conversation about current use, recent treatment, medications, and your living situation. The screening determines whether IOP is the right level of care or whether detox or residential treatment should come first.
- Finish intake paperwork. Treatment consent, health history, privacy notices, and any medication releases. Most of this can be done before you arrive.
- Meet your treatment team. You are assigned a licensed counselor and a recovery coach, and your individualized treatment plan is built with you rather than handed to you.
- Start groups. Your first three-hour evening group, with individual sessions scheduled around it.
What to Bring on Your First Day
- Photo ID
- Insurance or Medicaid card
- A current medication list with doses and prescribing clinician
- A discharge summary, if you recently completed detox or residential treatment
- An emergency contact name and phone number
Next Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours a week is your IOP?
Our Intensive Outpatient Program runs three structured group sessions per week, three hours each, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, plus individual counseling and recovery coaching sessions. That places the program within the 9 to 19 hours per week that defines intensive outpatient care.
Can I keep working while I attend IOP?
That is the point of this level of care. Our groups run in the evening specifically so clients can hold a job, attend school, or manage childcare during the day. If evening attendance in Denver is still difficult, our virtual IOP delivers the same programming by secure telehealth.
Do you take my insurance?
Our IOP is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Rocky Mountain Health, and UnitedHealthcare, and we proudly accept RAE 1 and RAE 2 Medicaid. We work with most major insurance plans and can also work on an out-of-network basis. An admissions representative can verify your benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs before you commit.
Does Colorado Medicaid cover intensive outpatient treatment?
Health First Colorado covers substance use treatment across the continuum of care, including intensive outpatient services. Coverage existing and coverage being approved for your situation are different questions, since each regional organization applies its own review requirements. Our admissions team can check your specific benefits.
How is IOP different from residential treatment?
In IOP you live at home and attend scheduled sessions several times a week. In residential treatment you stay on site with staff present around the clock. The right choice depends on your medical stability, your psychiatric symptoms, and whether your living situation supports recovery. A clinical screening determines which level of care fits.
Do you treat mental health conditions alongside addiction?
Yes. Most people entering treatment for a substance use disorder are also managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, or another co-occurring condition. Our clinicians are trained to assess and treat both together rather than sending you between two providers, using the Trauma-Integrated Care model developed by Dr. Michael Barnes.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Speak with a qualified healthcare provider about your situation. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
