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NorthStar Transitions

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3004 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO, Colorado 80303
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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.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
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
Outpatient
Intensive outpatient treatment
Regular outpatient treatment
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults
Adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Cocaine Detoxification
Methamphetamines detoxification
Opioids detoxification
Medication routinely used during detoxification
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine detoxification
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
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
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
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
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Outreach to persons in the community
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Motivational interviewing
Matrix Model
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
12-step facilitation
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups
Housing services
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Facility Operation
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
The Joint Commission
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults
Adult women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Veterans
Active duty military
Members of military families
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Services
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
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