NorthStar Transitions: Navigating Real-Life Recovery in Boulder, Colorado
NorthStar Transitions, located at 3004 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, Colorado, offers a clinically excellent approach to alcohol and substance abuse treatment. Situated in the serene and majestic setting of Boulder, the facility emphasizes personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapeutic modalities to empower individuals seeking lasting recovery.
Comprehensive Levels of Care
Understanding that recovery is a complex and highly personal journey, NorthStar Transitions provides a full continuum of care designed to meet clients wherever they are in the process. Their dedicated team is committed to demystifying recovery, offering support and guidance from initial detoxification through long-term aftercare.
- Hospital Inpatient Treatment
- Residential Detoxification
- Short-term and Long-term Residential Treatment
- Day Treatment (Partial Hospitalization Program – PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), including a Virtual IOP option
- Outpatient Program
Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities
The core of the NorthStar difference lies in its commitment to clinical excellence, employing a variety of proven therapeutic approaches to address both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders (Dual Diagnosis). Specialized programs are available for young adults, professionals, and military/veterans, ensuring targeted and effective care.
Treatment is delivered through various modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Matrix Model
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Contingency Management/Motivational Incentives
Additionally, NorthStar offers specific opioid treatments such as Buprenorphine and Naltrexone maintenance services, as well as detoxification protocols using Lofexidine or Clonidine.
Insurance and Admissions
NorthStar Transitions strives to make recovery accessible by being an in-network provider with most major insurances. They offer a simple admissions process starting with a call to their admissions counselor, followed by verification of insurance benefits and a pre-admission assessment. Payment options include insurance coverage and cash or self-payment, including Federal military insurance (TRICARE). For more information, prospective clients are encouraged to call (303) 558-6400.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups does NorthStar Transitions accept?
The facility accepts both Young Adults and Seniors or older adults into their programs.
Does NorthStar Transitions offer virtual treatment options?
Yes, NorthStar Transitions offers a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), allowing clients to participate in high-quality treatment from home.
What types of accreditations does NorthStar Transitions hold?
NorthStar Transitions is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health.

