Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment in Denver
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Recovery That Respects Your Story
At Colorado Medication Assisted Recovery (CMAR), we recognize that many individuals struggling with substance use disorders have also experienced trauma, whether from childhood, relationships, military service, loss, or systemic injustice.
Our trauma-informed care model creates a safe, respectful space for healing, with individualized treatment plans designed to address both addiction and the complex emotional experiences that often drive it.
- Trauma-integrated MAT, therapy, and case management
- Delivered in an outpatient setting with flexible scheduling
- Covered by most major insurance plans
We accept most major insurance plans and offer affordable cash-pay options.
Why Choose Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment?
Addiction doesn’t occur in a vacuum, and treatment shouldn’t either. Many clients at CMAR have experienced traumatic events or prolonged emotional pain that directly contribute to substance use.
Trauma-informed care doesn’t force disclosure. Instead, it ensures that every aspect of treatment, from medical decisions to therapy interactions, is guided by safety, trust, choice, and empowerment.
With trauma-informed care, you can:
- Build trust and feel safe in treatment
- Heal without judgment, shame, or pressure
- Understand the connection between trauma and substance use
- Learn coping skills that don’t rely on substances
- Engage with therapy at your own pace
- Be treated as a whole person, not just a diagnosis
What Makes CMAR’s Approach Trauma-Informed?
We don’t treat trauma as an afterthought, we build recovery around it.
Core elements of our model include:
- Trained, compassionate clinical staff who understand how trauma shapes behavior and emotions
- Collaborative treatment planning with shared decision-making
- Non-coercive, supportive medication management
- Therapy styles like CBT, and trauma-focused approaches
- Attention to emotional triggers during MAT, group work, and psychiatric care
- Stigma-free environment that welcomes all identities and experiences
Is Trauma-Informed Care Right for You?
You may benefit from trauma-informed addiction care if you:
- Use substances to cope with anxiety, stress, fear, or emotional pain
- Have experienced abuse, neglect, sexual trauma, domestic violence, or medical trauma
- Feel easily overwhelmed or unsafe in traditional treatment environments
- Struggle with trust, emotional regulation, or past misdiagnoses
- Want to recover without feeling judged, rushed, or retraumatized
HOW IT WORKS
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Verify Insurance
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Complete a personalized assessment
Answer a few quetions and tell us your story
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Start Treatment
Your healing journey and new life starts now
Theodore Flaherty
16:52 08 Nov 25
Picking up the phone and trying to find help for the first time was daunting. I knew I needed to change my relationship with alcohol, but I didn’t know where to start. After making multiple calls, I came across CMAR (Colorado Medicated Assisted Recovery). The first person I spoke to on the phone made me feel welcome and helped me begin my recovery journey.
I started in August 2024 and was guided to IOP, which included three sessions a week. I’ll never forget the first time I walked in—I was welcomed right away. James Jackman was the group therapist that day and made me feel comfortable from day one. He would later become my personal therapist, and I owe a lot to him for helping me through my recovery.
I came in wanting to change my relationship with alcohol, but I ended up working through so much more—my anxiety, childhood trauma, and the reasons behind my substance use. I learned more about myself and grew as a person in ways I never imagined.
After graduating IOP in three months, I decided to continue in OP for another year. Through CMAR, I’ve built a strong sober community and made many close friends. If you’re looking for help, this place is truly amazing.
I started in August 2024 and was guided to IOP, which included three sessions a week. I’ll never forget the first time I walked in—I was welcomed right away. James Jackman was the group therapist that day and made me feel comfortable from day one. He would later become my personal therapist, and I owe a lot to him for helping me through my recovery.
I came in wanting to change my relationship with alcohol, but I ended up working through so much more—my anxiety, childhood trauma, and the reasons behind my substance use. I learned more about myself and grew as a person in ways I never imagined.
After graduating IOP in three months, I decided to continue in OP for another year. Through CMAR, I’ve built a strong sober community and made many close friends. If you’re looking for help, this place is truly amazing.
Dick Ottobre
22:46 05 Nov 25
Tremendous Agency that saved my family —
Clients feel valued not judged —highest respect and recommendation for their services.
Clients feel valued not judged —highest respect and recommendation for their services.
Ozz Harrison
20:22 29 Mar 25
Highly recommend this place if you are looking for an outpatient program. The staff is very knowledgeable and experienced. I gained a lot of knowledge from IOP that I will carry with me on my life’s journey.
Alisha Chavez-Sanchez
19:08 19 Mar 25
I want to thank the CMAR staff most especially Kirstin for helping arrange inpatient care for my brother at the life or death juncture in his life. Kirstin made this happen literally in hours; as we all know time is if the essence in these critical situations. If you or a loved one are in need of addiction support, care, guidance, or in patient treatment….L👀K NO FURTHER; I promise you connecting with this office will change the rest of your life into the ones that have previously just been unattainable dreams❣️Accept the gifts this provider has to offer……#MAKETHECALL
Weston Flowers
18:36 28 Feb 25
Love working with CMAR. I refer to them whenever possible. Phenomenal staff who care about the client experience. Would absolutely recommend CMAR.
Mark Blakeley
16:10 28 Feb 25
As another addiction treatment provider, we work with CMAR and have never been disappointed in the professional communication and care that they give to clients. They have a warm and professional staff that make people feel welcome and cared for.
Alex Hernandez
00:41 25 Dec 23
Like so many others… unfortunately, after having 13 years clean I had a hand surgery and opened up the doorway to a relapse… Luckily, it was only a couple months before making the decision to change my life once again…I found my way in to CMAR, which is medication assisted recovery… but beyond that, they do so much more after getting past that, the level of professionalism that you receive from the counselors, and everybody on staff is amazing! I was in multiple programs years ago…. Nothing compares to this one! CMAR has saved my life!
Scott Lister
15:59 12 Oct 23
CMAR is a top notch program with an excellent staff. High integrity, clinical excellence, and solid core values. Everything you want for mental healthcare for your loved ones. As a mental health professional myself, I have sent many people their way and trust in the care they provide. Great work CMAR.
Chris Sherman
14:12 09 Oct 23
So grateful to this place
tara garcia
00:17 20 Apr 23
I have been to other iop programs and this is the only program that keeps my interest and is NOT boring. On Fridays we engage in art/music therapy or watch a movie, for example pixar's Inside Out. I truly look forward to going and I am going to miss the staff and clients when I graduate. CMAR makes recovery fun!!
Jeremiah White
21:58 16 Feb 23
In order for me to live a genuine life, I must be abstinent from alcohol. The pleasures of substance use disorder had left me with a DWAI, DUI, and many years of court ordered programs. This includes years of probation, ordered UA screenings, and countless hours of community service. Also, a handful of destroyed relationships, countless moments of remorse, and thousands, if not, hundreds of thousands of dollars. Who knows...
Nothing would stand in my way of a drink. My actions revolved around minimizing consequences to decisions that would reap the best benefit of this disorder. This disease manipulates you and as a result, you manipulate everyone around you just to fulfill a falsely created ritual.
After spending another round in rehab, I started an intensive outpatient program at CMAR. I recently graduated and started in their regular outpatient program. I get to see a certified counselor every week in addition to fixed flexible courses. This place saved my life. I don't take that lightly and I'm not exercising my freedom of speech just to say it. I mean it, CMAR's professional staff and programs saved my life.
I just hit the 7 month mark of my sobriety. I'm happy, in every sense of the word, in a way that I haven't been in many years. For anyone out there struggling, please recognize, I know exactly what you're going through. I'm not unique in any way. I just decided that my life is worth living without substances.
I believe that taking your first step to accepting this truth is going to be the hardest. Please consider allowing CMAR to help you ground this decision. It's the most important choice you'll ever make. The road to recovery is not an easy one. The greatest part of all the difficulty is that we're not alone. CMAR develops serious relationships with others through intense attributable work.
Since this is working for me, I have no doubt in my heart that it will work for you. Please take action because it's already too late. For a lot of people, they never got to this realization. I hope to see you soon in one of the classes.
Peace and grace be with you,
Jeremiah White
Nothing would stand in my way of a drink. My actions revolved around minimizing consequences to decisions that would reap the best benefit of this disorder. This disease manipulates you and as a result, you manipulate everyone around you just to fulfill a falsely created ritual.
After spending another round in rehab, I started an intensive outpatient program at CMAR. I recently graduated and started in their regular outpatient program. I get to see a certified counselor every week in addition to fixed flexible courses. This place saved my life. I don't take that lightly and I'm not exercising my freedom of speech just to say it. I mean it, CMAR's professional staff and programs saved my life.
I just hit the 7 month mark of my sobriety. I'm happy, in every sense of the word, in a way that I haven't been in many years. For anyone out there struggling, please recognize, I know exactly what you're going through. I'm not unique in any way. I just decided that my life is worth living without substances.
I believe that taking your first step to accepting this truth is going to be the hardest. Please consider allowing CMAR to help you ground this decision. It's the most important choice you'll ever make. The road to recovery is not an easy one. The greatest part of all the difficulty is that we're not alone. CMAR develops serious relationships with others through intense attributable work.
Since this is working for me, I have no doubt in my heart that it will work for you. Please take action because it's already too late. For a lot of people, they never got to this realization. I hope to see you soon in one of the classes.
Peace and grace be with you,
Jeremiah White
Kori Riley
02:34 16 Dec 22
I can’t say enough about CMAR. Their responsiveness in a time of need made all the difference in the world. The groups are scheduled so that outpatient therapy is convenient. The group therapy is invaluable. The staff is approachable, and relates exceptionally well to their clients. Highly recommend.
Chrisna Prom
04:37 24 Aug 22
I Highly recommend this program (CMAR) if you’re struggling with an addiction great staff overall from the medical group , Case Management and all the therapist Also the people I met there are awesome Ive been here one month already and I’m so glad I found them it was the best thing to ever happen to me they actually care and want to help you! Don’t hesitate to contact them if you need the help!
Kandice Eakes
17:32 15 Jan 21
I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Michael and his team at CMAR. They provide exceptional, patient-centered care and are a wonderful community resource when it comes to state-of-the-art addiction treatment. They provide an integrative and evidenced based approach to addiction treatment; above all, they truly care about each individual patient. You can't go wrong putting your trust in CMAR. I highly recommend!!
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There’s hope for a better, drug and alcohol-free life. If you or a loved one is seeking help for an opioid, benzo, or alcohol detox, CMAR can provide the support and resources needed to get you on the path to recovery.
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