Sandstone Care Denver

Sandstone Care in Denver, CO, treats substance use disorders and mental health concerns in adolescents ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-30. They use evidence-based, age-specific care to address unique issues certain age groups face. Their levels of care include day treatment and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) conveniently located near Cherry Creek State Park.
Sandstone Care has a 1:8 therapist-to-client ratio to provide personalized care for clients and their families. Their addiction and co-occurring mental health outpatient programs treat conditions like depression, trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Treatment in each level of care includes 1:1 therapy, group therapy, group activities, and psychoeducation. Clients engage in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Holistic healing methods include mindfulness, art and music therapy, and nutritional counseling.
Sandstone Care’s day treatment program includes 5 hours of daily therapy, 5 days a week. It typically lasts 4 weeks, depending on each client’s needs. After day treatment, clients are encouraged to attend their intensive outpatient program (IOP), which includes around 12 hours of weekly treatment, 3-4 days a week. Adolescents and young adults receive academic and vocational support from a dedicated advisor who helps them with school, job pursuits, and career discovery. Sandstone Care uses medication-assisted treatment as needed.
Sandstone Care’s licensed clinicians, medical providers, therapists, and academic support staff collaborate with parents and loved ones throughout treatment. Families can engage in weekly multi-family groups to support and learn from others. Biweekly individual family therapy helps families learn more about addiction and mental health disorders, recovery, setting boundaries, and emotional expression. After treatment, clients join a strong alumni community that meets regularly and offers connections to community resources.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.