Compassion
Supporting your healing journey
A safe and nurturing environment where negative beliefs are dismantled, and every person is met with kindness, empathy and understanding.
About · Our Approach
Care That Sees the Whole Person
We believe people heal through compassion, connection and community. For over 25 years, AIM has focused on what is right with each person, and built care around their strengths.
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Who We Are
Supporting young adults in Boulder for over 25 years
AIM has supported young adults in Boulder since 1999, first as a mentoring and aftercare community, and since 2018 as a clinical treatment program. Today our team is made up of highly trained, credentialed professionals who are passionate about recovery and about helping young adults lead fulfilling lives.
We stand out with evidence-based, individualized treatment plans that focus on your life as a whole. Traditional and innovative therapies work side by side, so you have the best chance at lasting results.
Meet our team Our Core Values
What guides everything we do
Connection
Building meaningful relationships
Trust and open communication between clients and our team. Together, we navigate your path to healing.
Community
Discovering your purpose
A supportive network of peers that helps you discover your purpose and builds a strong foundation for long-term success.
Our Approach
What makes AIM different
Every plan is built around the person, not just the diagnosis.
Evidence-based & individualized
Treatment grounded in proven methods, tailored to your history, needs and goals.
Strengths-based
We focus on what is right with each person and build care around their strengths.
Mental health + substance use
Co-occurring conditions treated together, by one team with one plan.
Experiential programming
Equine and animal-assisted therapy, yoga, art and music therapy.
Built for young adults
Academic, career and life skills support for the stage between adolescence and independence.
Families stay involved
Family sessions, Family Recovery and a Family Support Group that carry progress home.
Our Story
Rooted in Boulder since 1999
What began in 1999 as a mentoring and aftercare community has grown into a clinical program and a continuum of care for young adults, with the same heart for mentoring and community.
- 1999
AIM opens in Boulder
AIM is founded as a mentoring and aftercare community, helping young men in transition connect to their hopes and dreams.
- 2005
Growing the program
AIM expands to serve young women, responding to the needs of more young adults in Boulder.
- 2018
Clinical treatment begins
AIM adds clinical care, offering Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs for young adults.
- 2026
Ignitus Recovery enhances the clinical program
AIM becomes a program of Ignitus Recovery, building a strong continuum of care and evidence-based treatment that carries forward its legacy of support for young adults.
Accredited Care
Held to the highest standards
The Joint CommissionGold Seal of Approval® for behavioral health care.
LegitScript CertifiedIndependently verified for transparency and compliance. 25+Years in BoulderLocally rooted, with decades of experience helping young adults.
AIM Health is where I found my second chance at life. The team there not only provided expert treatment but also showed me immense kindness and compassion. They believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself. Thanks to AIM, I now have the tools to navigate life's challenges and thrive. I am eternally grateful.
What truly set AIM apart was their approach to involving parents in the journey. They understood the importance of family support and actively included us in the treatment process. They provided us with valuable resources, regular updates on progress, and offered guidance on how we could continue to support our child’s recovery even after leaving the program.
AIM Health is an oasis of compassion and understanding. The therapists and staff genuinely care about your well-being and take the time to connect with you on a personal level. Their individualized treatment plans and unwavering support gave me the confidence to overcome my mental health and substance use challenges. AIM feels like a second family to me.
Let's talk about what comes next
Our admissions team will listen, answer your questions and help you find the right level of care.
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