Region Six Alcohol and Drug Abuse (RESADA)

RESADA's residential treatment program provides 30-day intensive programming specifically designed for young adults recovering from substance abuse and addiction. The recovery center maintains a structured residential environment where participants can focus entirely on building recovery skills without external distractions. Licensed by Colorado's Office of Behavioral Health, the facility ensures clinical quality while fostering the peer connections essential for long-term recovery success.

The residential setting includes meals prepared by staff and served cafeteria-style, creating natural opportunities for community building among residents. This approach helps young adults develop healthy social connections with peers who understand the recovery process, establishing relationships that often extend well beyond the initial treatment period.

The recovery center combines clinical therapeutic methods with specialized DUI education and therapy, making it particularly valuable for young adults dealing with legal consequences of substance use. This dual approach addresses both the underlying addiction issues and the practical challenges many participants face in meeting court requirements or rebuilding their driving privileges.

RESADA's treatment methodology focuses on skill-building and accountability, preparing young adults for successful community reintegration. The combination of clinical treatment with educational components helps participants understand both the personal and legal dimensions of their recovery journey.

RESADA extends its support beyond the residential treatment period through comprehensive aftercare services including case management and peer support specialists. These aftercare components help bridge the transition from residential treatment back to independent living, providing ongoing guidance and accountability during the critical early months of recovery.

The recovery center's peer support specialists, many of whom have personal recovery experience, offer unique insight and mentorship to program graduates. This peer-driven approach strengthens the recovery community connections that prove essential for maintaining long-term sobriety among young adults.

Located in Las Animas, RESADA serves young adults across six counties in Southeast Colorado, including Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers Counties throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley region. The recovery center accepts Medicaid and offers sliding fee scale options to increase treatment accessibility for young adults who might otherwise face financial barriers to residential care.

For Colorado residents, the sliding fee structure makes residential treatment more attainable, though the center notes that non-residents are responsible for full treatment costs. Payment options include cash, credit cards, money orders, and cashier's checks, providing flexibility for families supporting their young adult's recovery journey.