High Intensity Outpatient Program (Formerly PHP) for Addiction in Grand Junction, CO
Structured Recovery Support Without Stepping Away from Life
You don’t need to step away from your life to begin meaningful recovery.
Ava Health’s High Intensity Outpatient Program (formerly PHP) in Grand Junction, Colorado provides structured, daytime addiction treatment for individuals working to stabilize substance use while remaining connected to their daily responsibilities.
Whether you’re stepping down from detox or residential treatment, trying to avoid relapse, or simply need more support than traditional outpatient care can provide, our program offers daily clinical structure, recovery-focused therapy, and practical life support without requiring full residential treatment.
Our program is designed primarily for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, while also treating co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or bipolar disorder as part of integrated care.
- Trauma-informed addiction treatment and recovery support
- Daily therapy, recovery skills, psychiatric care, and medication support
- Life stabilization support including housing, employment, legal coordination, and community reintegration
- Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans accepted
At this stage of recovery, healing isn’t just emotional – it’s practical. Our High Intensity Outpatient Program in Grand Junction provides tools to stabilize both recovery and daily life, including job readiness, legal navigation, housing support, and education planning.
Recovery works best when life outside treatment becomes manageable. Our team helps make that possible.
At this stage, healing isn’t just emotional, it’s practical. Our high intensity outpatient program in Grand Junction, Colorado includes tools and support to help you stabilize your nervous system and your daily life, including access to legal help, job readiness, school reentry, and housing support. Care only works when your life outside of treatment becomes manageable, and we are here to make that possible.
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An inside look at how our daytime care model supports healing while keeping your life intact.
Quick Service Summary
Ava Health’s High Intensity Outpatient Program (formerly PHP) in Grand Junction, CO is designed to provide structured addiction treatment while allowing individuals to remain connected to work, family, and community.
- Type of Care: High Intensity Outpatient Program (day treatment for addiction recovery)
- Location: Crossroads at Ava Health
2784 Crossroads Blvd
Grand Junction, CO 81506 - Schedule: 5 days per week | Approximately 6 hours per day
- Duration: Typically 2–4 weeks depending on progress and recovery goals
- Insurance Accepted: Medicaid and most commercial plans
- Ideal For: Individuals stepping down from detox or residential treatment, needing relapse stabilization, or requiring structured recovery support
- Next Step: Transition to Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Therapy (OP), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Transitional Living or Recovery Residence, or Independent Living
What High Intensity Outpatient Really Is - and Why It Works
High Intensity Outpatient treatment is often misunderstood.
It is not simply a step down in care. It is a critical phase of addiction recovery where individuals strengthen sobriety while rebuilding daily life.
Our High Intensity Outpatient Program in Grand Junction provides:
- Daily clinical therapy
- Peer recovery support
- Medication and psychiatric care when needed
- Structured relapse prevention planning
- Practical support for rebuilding stability
Clients participate in treatment during the day while living at home or in supportive housing such as recovery residences or transitional living.
This level of care bridges the gap between intensive treatment and sustainable independence, helping individuals move from early stabilization toward long-term recovery.
What We Offer and Why It’s Different
Ava Health’s High Intensity Outpatient Program focuses on the whole person, not just substance use symptoms. Recovery requires both clinical care and practical support that helps individuals rebuild their lives.
“I wasn’t just treated — I was seen. That changed everything.”
Former Client
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Individual and Group Therapy
Evidence-based addiction therapy focused on relapse prevention, trauma recovery, and recovery skill development. -
Family Therapy and Systemic Support
Healing relationships and strengthening family support systems. -
Medication Management and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medical support for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. -
Holistic and Experiential Programming
Movement, mindfulness, outdoor experiences, and stress regulation. -
Case Management and Peer Recovery Support
Support with housing, employment, education, and community resources -
Real-World Recovery Skills
From job readiness and legal coordination to rebuilding daily structure and accountability. -
Lunch, Snacks and Beverages During Care
Thoughtfully prepared lunches, snacks, and beverages are available throughout the day to support nourishment and daily stability.
What You’ll Experience at Crossroads at Ava Health
Treatment takes place at Crossroads at Ava Health, our Grand Junction recovery campus designed to support both treatment and real-life reintegration.
“It didn’t feel like a facility. It felt like somewhere I belonged — even after treatment ended.”
Clients have access to:
- A centrally located recovery campus
- Comfortable community lounge areas
- Access to computers and workspaces for job search or schoolwork
- Peer recovery meetings available during and after programming
- A recovery community you can return to even after discharge
Crossroads was built to support recovery not only during treatment, but long after.
Is High Intensity Outpatient Right for You?
Ava Health’s High Intensity Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who need
Our team can help determine whether this level of care is right for you.
You may benefit from this program if you
- Recently completed detox or residential addiction treatment
- Are experiencing relapse risk or early recovery instability
- Need more support than weekly therapy or IOP provides
- Want structured treatment while remaining connected to work, family, or community
This level of care may not be appropriate if you:
- Require 24-hour medical or psychiatric supervision
- Are unable to participate in structured treatment for approximately six hours per day
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Conditions Commonly Treated in Our High Intensity Outpatient Program
Our High Intensity Outpatient Program focuses primarily on substance use disorders, while also addressing co-occurring mental health conditions.
Substance Use Disorders including:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Stimulant Use Disorder
- Benzodiazepine
- Dependence
- Polysubstance Use
Co-occurring mental health conditions may include:
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Trauma-related conditions
Treating both conditions together improves long-term recovery outcomes.
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What You’ll Work On in High Intensity Outpatient
Recovery is not only about stopping substance use — it is about rebuilding stability and direction in daily life.
Clients in our program work on:
- Relapse prevention and recovery planning
- Emotional regulation and coping skills
- Strengthening family and social support systems
- Rebuilding daily routines and accountability
- Planning for work, school, or career goals
- Developing long-term recovery strategies
Why High Intensity Outpatient Matters
Most addiction programs focus primarily on stopping substance use.
At Ava Health, we focus on helping individuals rebuild a life that supports lasting recovery.
Recovery requires more than treatment sessions. It requires stability, structure, and community.
“I could work, show up for my kid, and still do real recovery work every day. I didn’t think that was possible.”
Former Client
How We Track Progress
Progress in recovery is measured by more than abstinence alone.
We track indicators that support long-term stability and recovery success:
- Housing stability
- Employment readiness and income support
- Education or vocational engagement
- Legal navigation and court coordination
- Access to food and transportation
- Substance use recovery progress and cravings
- Mental health stability
- Participation in treatment and personal goals
- Strength of recovery support networks
- Readiness for the next level of care
Progress at Ava means leaving treatment with traction, not just insight.
Our Core Values in Action
The heart of our High Intensity Outpatient Program is grounded in the beliefs that guide every interaction at Ava Health. These values shape how we deliver care, how we support your decisions, and how we walk with you as you rebuild stability and direction in your life. This isn’t just a level of care. It’s where our values become lived experience.
Agency
You are the expert on yourself. Your care is built with you.
Service
Care delivered with consistency, respect, and clinical integrity.
Purpose
Treatment focuses on recovery that supports real life.
Cost and Insurance
Ava Health accepts Medicaid and most major commercial insurance plans.
What Comes Next
As recovery stabilizes, individuals typically transition into the next appropriate level of care.
High Intensity Outpatient → Intensive Outpatient (IOP) → Outpatient Therapy → Medication Management → Transitional Living or Recovery Residence → Independent Living + Ava Always
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a structured daytime program, but our team works with you to balance treatment and outside responsibilities whenever possible.
Transportation may be available for eligible clients in the Grand Junction area.
No. Clients may attend while living at home or in recovery housing.
That is common. Our program provides integrated treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Many people enter recovery after multiple attempts. Our program focuses on rebuilding stability and learning from past experiences rather than starting over.
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