Sandstone Care

Sandstone Care's Colorado Springs location offers a care continuum that begins with medical detox and extends through outpatient and intensive outpatient programming. For adolescents and young adults entering treatment, having access to all three levels at one provider means transitions between phases of care are smoother and clinical relationships carry forward — an important factor for populations where trust and consistency directly affect outcomes.

The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is particularly well-suited for young adults who have completed a higher level of care and are ready to re-engage with school, work, or family life while maintaining structured treatment. Outpatient programming at Sandstone Care Colorado Springs supports that next phase, offering ongoing clinical engagement as clients build their recovery community and long-term coping skills.

Among the most significant features of Sandstone Care Colorado Springs is its treatment of co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis. For many adolescents and young adults, substance use does not exist in isolation — trauma and PTSD frequently run alongside it. The center's clinical programming addresses both, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core therapeutic method to help clients understand the connection between thought patterns, emotional responses, and substance use behaviors.

This dual diagnosis approach matters for families evaluating long-term recovery partners. A program that treats only substance use while leaving underlying trauma unaddressed can leave clients vulnerable to relapse. Sandstone Care's framework at the Colorado Springs site is designed to work with the full picture of a young person's mental health alongside their recovery goals.

Sandstone Care Colorado Springs focuses its addiction treatment and recovery services on two specific populations: adolescents and young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. This age-specific model shapes everything from group dynamics to clinical language, reflecting an understanding that recovery at 19 looks and feels different from recovery at 45.

Families supporting a young person through substance abuse treatment will find the center's specialized focus reassuring. The center accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay, which expands access for the significant military-connected population in the Colorado Springs area. For questions about placement or insurance coverage, the center can be contacted directly at (719) 445-3260 or by email at [email protected].

Sandstone Care Colorado Springs holds accreditation from the Joint Commission (JCAHO), one of the most widely recognized standards bodies in behavioral health and addiction treatment. For families and individuals evaluating a long-term recovery partner, Joint Commission accreditation signals that the center meets rigorous standards for clinical care, safety, and program quality — standards reviewed and renewed through a formal accreditation process.

The center's NPI number (1922698232) is publicly registered, and its facility type is classified as Substance Use Treatment. It operates five days a week with extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, making it accessible to clients and families navigating school schedules, work obligations, and other real-life demands during recovery.