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When someone is looking for help with addiction or mental health issues, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of options available. There are large, corporate-run facilities with big marketing budgets and glossy brochures. Then there are smaller, family-run programs that may not be as flashy but offer something much more important —…

At Choice House in Boulder, Colorado, we treat men with complex needs and overlapping challenges. We are dually licensed to treat both mental health and substance use disorders, which allows us to support the full range of what each client is going through. And one thing we have learned time and again is this: when…

When it comes to addiction and mental health treatment, the traditional model has relied on structured clinical settings. White walls, overhead lights, and group therapy rooms have long been the backdrop for getting help. But what if real healing begins by stepping outside? At Choice House in Boulder, Colorado, we believe that true recovery often…

When someone is struggling with addiction, the focus naturally centers on them. The person using. The person in crisis. The person who needs help. But what is often overlooked is the pain, confusion, and emotional weight carried by the people who love them most. That is why every family affected by SUD should have their…

Community as the Foundation of Young Adult Treatment Models. Young adults entering treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges face a unique crossroads. They are not children, but they are still developing into the adults they will become. For many, addiction has disrupted school, relationships, work, and identity. Recovery at this stage requires…

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone When a loved one is struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, it is easy for families to feel like they are supposed to fix it on their own. Many try. They search online for answers, read books, talk to friends, or rely on their own instincts.…

Real Recovery Takes Time – Why Choose 90 Days of Residential Treatment  In a fast-paced world that thrives on quick fixes, staying in residential treatment for 90 days can be a big commitment. For some families, even 30 days sounds like a lot. But when it comes to healing from addiction and co-occurring mental health…

When Love Alone Isn’t Enough We often get ask when to hire an interventionist for your loved one. Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction or mental health issues can be heartbreaking. You may feel like you have tried everything — talking, pleading, setting boundaries, giving second chances, or offering support. Maybe you have…

It’s Not What You See on TV For many families, the word “intervention” brings up anxiety. It might conjure images of emotional ambushes, uncomfortable confrontations, or even scenes from reality television where a struggling loved one is surprised by a group of concerned people. It is often dramatized and rarely explained in a safe or…