Documents & Essentials

• Photo ID
• Physical Insurance card if possible
• Method of payment for any incidentals
• Current medications in original, labeled pharmacy bottles (see medication note below)

Personal Items

• Toiletries (shampoo, face wash, nail clippers). Must be alcohol-free. Electric razor.
• Notebook / journal + pens
• Prescription glasses or contacts + solution (plus a backup pair if you have one)
• Basic MP3 player with no Wi-Fi capability (e.g., SanDisk Clip) and headphones – air pods work with most models.
• Musical instruments (e.g., guitar or bassoon)
• Photos of loved ones
• Personal pillow (not needed but allowed)
• Spill-proof cup with closable lid for use in group room and common areas

Outdoor / Adventure Gear

• Hiking boots
• Backpack
• Reusable water bottle (a Choice House Nalgene is provided)
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat / ball cap and warm beanie

Clothing (pack for layering — Boulder runs cold and dry in winter, sunny and warm in summer)

• 4–5 pairs of pants
• 4–5 pairs of shorts
• One week supply of underwear and socks
• 7–10 shirts
• Shoes — everyday wear, gym shoes, flip-flops, shower sandals
• Fitness / workout wear
• Swim trunks
• Warm insulated jacket (winter months)
• Rain jacket / shell

Bring, but hand to staff at intake

• All medications (prescription and OTC) in original sealed/labeled containers, with a written list of what you take and doses. Every medication is counted and stored by staff
• Vitamins or supplements — must be factory-sealed and will be subject to Choice House approval
• Unopened: (cigarette packs / nicotine vapes / smokeless tobacco)

LEAVE AT HOME / TYPICALLY PROHIBITED

• Anything containing alcohol: cologne/aftershave, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, perfume, aerosol deodorants — pack alcohol-free and non-aerosol versions.
• Aerosols of any kind
• Creatine and pre-workout
• Cameras and recording devices
• Clothing referencing drugs, alcohol, or with offensive graphics
• Outside food, drinks, or open packages
• Candles, incense, or anything with a flame
• Valuables

Choice House in Boulder offers variable lengths of stay through our extended primary treatment and structured sober living programs, with a minimum 90-day commitment.

The Choice House Boulder sober living rehab center treats those with substance abuse or a primary chemical dependency diagnosis. We work with men who have addictions to alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, benzodiazepines, and other drugs.

Yes, visitation is allowed – typically on Sundays and visitor days. However, other arrangements can be made in special situations or to accommodate visitors’ schedules.

We encourage communication with friends and families; however, during the beginning of our programs we do not allow personal devices. Clients eventually have access to phones and computers during their stay; accessibility is something that’s decided with each individual’s best interests in mind.

The Choice House program is a community-oriented approach to helping individuals thrive. We focus on brotherhood, community, and forming deep, meaningful connections with our clients. This isn’t an expansive, 100-bed program that focuses on numbers. We offer a massive support system, delivered through an authentic experience that’s meant to help support our clients on their lifelong journey with sobriety.

Choice House works with individuals to taper them off of suboxone and it is our ultimate goal to help our clients achieve abstinence based sobriety. The length of a taper is decided between our medical team and each client. Whenever possible, We transition clients to Vivotrol, a safer non-controlled alternative to suboxone.

Yes, Choice House clients enjoy movies on the weekends, hiking, going to the gym, disc golf, pool days, and more.

The process is simple, fast, and relatively painless. Most admissions can be streamlined and a client can admit on the very day as their first call to us. Decisions regarding each potential client are made quickly after consultation with clinical staff.

STEP 1 – Introductory call
STEP 2 – Clinical talks
STEP 3 – Resident interview
STEP 4 – Financials and logistics

To learn more, visit the Boulder rehab center Admissions page.

Choice House do not provide drug detox services. However, we partner with and can make recommendations for detox services to ensure our clients get the medical care they need.

Yes, we have found that gender-specific treatment is most effective for recovery. Our programs are for men only.