Group therapy
Process and skills groups led by experienced clinicians.
Who We Help · Substance Use
Substance Use Treatment Built Around You
Alcohol or drug use rarely shows up alone. We help young adults understand why they use, learn new ways to cope, and build a life they do not want to escape from.
We are not broken. We need to connect with others to recover who we truly are.
Insurance Accepted
We currently accept Aetna and Blue Cross / Blue Shield plans.
Verify Your Insurance
We check your benefits with you before you start.
Understanding Substance Use
Recovery is about connection
Our approach is not that you are broken, but that you need connection to recover who you truly are.
For many young adults, substance use starts as a way to manage stress, anxiety, pain or boredom. Over time it takes more than it gives. Treatment works best when it addresses the reasons behind the use, not just the use itself.
At AIM Health you work with licensed therapists and certified addiction counselors in a community of peers. Together you build skills, structure and relationships that support long-term recovery.
We are an All Pathways recovery program. There are many mutual-support groups for people in early recovery, and we follow your lead on the support you want after you leave. Your recovery coach starts working with you while you are in treatment, building your relapse prevention plan, life skills and peer support, and stays with you after you finish programming.
Accredited Care
Licensed, accredited and trusted in Boulder for over 25 years.
The Joint CommissionGold Seal of Approval®
LegitScriptCertified- 25+Yearsin Boulder
- Licensed cliniciansMaster's level or higher
Signs & Symptoms
Signs it may be time for help
If a few of these sound familiar, a confidential conversation is a good next step.
How admissions works- Using more, or more often, than you meant to
- Trying to cut back and not being able to
- Needing more to feel the same effect
- Feeling sick, anxious or irritable when you stop
- Missing class, work or commitments because of use
- Hiding use from friends or family
- Risky situations while using, like driving
- Losing interest in things you used to love
Recognize some of these? A confidential call is a good first step.
(720) 739-3332 Our Approach
How we treat substance use
Clinical care, real-life skills and a community that keeps you connected.
Individual therapy
One-on-one work on triggers, patterns and goals.
Co-occurring treatment
Mental health and substance use treated together.
Recovery coaching
A coach who starts with you in treatment, builds your relapse prevention plan and life skills, and supports you after you leave.
All Pathways
SMART Recovery, 12-step and other mutual-support groups: we connect you with the community that fits you.
Case management
Help with school, work, legal or financial issues that come with use.
AIM Health saved my life. The staff was always available to talk, when I needed someone to sit with me. If you're looking for a safe and compassionate place to start your recovery process, this is the place.
Programs
Care for substance use at every level
Your assessment helps us recommend where to start, and your plan adjusts as you build independence.
Coming soon Day Treatment (PHP)
Opening December 2026. Daily structure and intensive support
Learn More about Day Treatment (PHP)
~10 hrs / week Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Evening groups while you keep school or work
Learn More about Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Flexible schedule Direct Admission
No step-down required. Start directly in IOP after a confidential assessment, or in Day Treatment once it opens in December. Supportive housing is optional: live at home, or with us at The Castle or our Carriage Houses.
Call (720) 739-3332Coming from outside Boulder? You can live with us at The Castle or our Carriage Houses while you are in treatment. About supportive housing
Admissions
How to Get Started
A simple, confidential process. We guide you through every step.
- 1
Call Us
Share what is going on with our admissions team.
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Verify Insurance
We check your benefits with you before you start.
- 3
Assessment
We learn about your needs, history and goals.
- 4
Your Plan
We recommend a level of care and build your treatment plan.
Who We Help
Other ways we help
FAQ 
Substance Use FAQ
Not seeing your question? Our admissions team is glad to walk you through your options.
Talk with admissions (720) 739-3332
Do you offer detox?
We do not provide detox or medical withdrawal care on site. Clients need to be fully detoxed and medically stable before starting Day Treatment or IOP. If you need detox first, our admissions team can help you find a program and plan your move to AIM.
What substances do you treat?
We work with young adults struggling with alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and other substances. Call us to talk through your situation.
Do I have to go to 12-step meetings?
No. We are an All Pathways recovery program. 12-step is one option, alongside SMART Recovery and other mutual-support groups, and we build a plan around the support you want.
What does a recovery coach do?
Your recovery coach starts working with you while you are in treatment. Together you build a recovery and relapse prevention plan, work on life skills, and connect with peer support. Coaching continues after you leave programming, so you have support as you settle into your new lifestyle.
Contact
Take the First Step Today
Talk to our team. We will listen, answer your questions and help you find the right level of care.
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Boulder, CO 80304 - Call admissions(720) 739-3332