Jaywalker

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Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

4.8
(106)
Insurance

Provider's Policy

Jaywalker Lodge accepts out of network health insurance and would be happy to better understand your needs.

Jaywalker is designed specifically for men with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Their 90-day inpatient program provides the time and structure needed to create meaningful change—something shorter programs rarely allow. Their full continuum of care carries clients seamlessly from residential treatment into outpatient programs to aftercare and long-term accountability. Jaywalkers are an active group, using the Roaring Fork Valley to extend their therapeutic experience beyond the confines of clinical settings.

Build a Foundation for Lasting Recovery

Specializing in chronic relapse, Jaywalker empowers men to build lasting change by deepening their personal connection to Step One of the 12 Steps. Clients examine the impact of drugs and alcohol in all aspects of their lives, revealing the underlying truth about their struggles with recovery. They combine evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with holistic methods, wilderness expeditions, and service opportunities.

Enjoy Comfortable Lodging & Outdoor Adventure

Inpatient clients stay in an upscale lodge with comfortable, modern interiors and shared rooms. Nightly family-style dinners, prepared by a talented chef, are a beloved tradition. Clients can communicate with family and friends who are supportive of the recovery process through the provided phones and computer. Clients spend as much time outside Jaywalker’s walls as inside, engaging in “meditation in motion” through activities including fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, and more.

Access Support for Every Stage of Recovery

Jaywalker’s transitional living program bridges the gap between intensive treatment and independent living. Their offerings include 90-day intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, a sober living home with 24/7 staff support, and independent living residences across the street from their primary care facility. Jaywalker also has a strong alumni community that offers numerous ways to stay involved, including networking opportunities, three weekly meetings, events, expeditions, and volunteer opportunities.

Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Nature Lovers

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Master's and Doctoral Level Therapists

  • Men Only

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
Carbondale, CO 81623, USA View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
3-12 months
Founded in 2005
21 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +8 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +10 More
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(888) 839-0985

How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Jaywalker Lodge accepts out of network health insurance and would be happy to better understand your needs.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

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3 months
$45,000+
(888) 839-0985
Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Dr. Craig Bushong

Dr. Craig Bushong

Medical Doctor

MD

Gail Mathieson

Gail Mathieson

Licensed Nurse Practioner

MS, PMHNP

Marny Nedlin

Marny Nedlin

Psychotherapist

PhD

Natalie Bassett

Natalie Bassett

Aftercare Program Supervisor

MA, LPC, LAC

Transform as a Family Through Therapy
Transform as a Family Through Therapy
Jaywalker offers families a transformative experience through “Family Week,” a 4-day program held every 6 weeks. Families explore complex dynamics, embrace change, and work together to support their loved one’s recovery. To further strengthen family involvement, Jaywalker also offers biweekly workshops and support groups designed to benefit all family members.
Embrace All the Rockies Have to Offer
Embrace All the Rockies Have to Offer
Jaywalker combines the therapeutic benefits of nature, physical activity, adventure, camaraderie, and skill-building to foster personal transformation. The expedition program offers a range of weekly activities, from river fishing and hot yoga to mountain biking and rock climbing. Clients are encouraged to embrace new experiences, whether rafting rapids, scaling cliffs, or skiing Colorado’s iconic slopes.
Address Underlying Issues Driving Chronic Relapse
Address Underlying Issues Driving Chronic Relapse
Jaywalker’s 90-day treatment program is ideal for men struggling with chronic relapse, addressing the co-occurring conditions that often accompany this cycle. They assess dual diagnoses from all possible angles to get deeper insight and determine the best course of action for clients with complex mental health, psychiatric, and trauma disorders.
Reclaim Purpose Through Service & Giving Back
Reclaim Purpose Through Service & Giving Back
Service is a cornerstone of Jaywalker’s recovery model, offering clients the opportunity to step outside themselves and become a positive force in their community. By volunteering with local groups such as Habitat for Humanity and Colorado Animal Rescue, Jaywalkers combat the isolation of addiction, providing reassurance that life has purpose and recovery is possible.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Intensive Inpatient
The highest level of care, medically managed with 24-hour nursing and physician care in a residential or medically-based setting, and can include any combination of medication, counseling and therapy.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Men
Family Program
Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Who We Treat

Men
Men Only

Approaches

Experiential

Experiential

Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Spiritual Emphasis

Spiritual Emphasis

Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Attachment-Based Family Therapy

Attachment-Based Family Therapy

ABFT is a trauma-focused therapy that teaches you to form healthy relationships by rebuilding trust and healing attachment issues formed in childhood.

Body Image Therapy

Body Image Therapy

Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Didactic Group Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Gaming

Gaming

Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana

Aftercare

Outpatient Treatment
Alumni Reunions
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Professional Re-entry Support
Medication Assistance
Aftercare Home Support
Support Meetings
Relapse Prevention Planning
Return Visits
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Desk
Personal Chef
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
Welcome Package

Amenities

Internet Access
Airport Transfers
Basketball Court
Wellness Center
Gardens
Library
Walking Trails
Bowling Alley
Chef-prepared Meals

Special Considerations

Family Program
Vegetarian
Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

Vegan
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)

Activities

Ropes Course
Waterfalls
Ziplining
Pilates
Hot Springs
Biking
Games
Martial Arts
Movies

Off-Site Activities

Swimming
Biking
Volleyball
Sightseeing
Tennis
Skiing
Adventure Outings
Hiking
Reviews

What people are saying

4.8
Average of 106 reviews

Treatment

4.2

Accommodations

4.5

Food & Nutrition

4.7

Value

4.4

S

Stephen

Reviewed 05/18/24

3.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Pros. Staff are excellent. Except for therapists who have confidentiality issues. Cons. For young men only. You’ll be out of place if you’r over 35. Medication dispersal is careless. No coherent cell phone policy. Patients all have burners
J

Jon

Reviewed 09/29/25

2.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Went here in 2015. Management was terrible and only made getting clean harder. It’s usually a referral point for folks that are Intervionists and Therapists.treatment referrals of this nature put their ethics and legal integrity into serious question
A

Anonymous

Reviewed 09/21/25

5.0

Referring Professional

Amazing community, location and model. I can’t say enough.
A

Anonymous

Reviewed 09/21/25

5.0

Referring Professional

Amazing organization! Love what y’all do
SW

Steve W

Reviewed 06/16/14

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

I found the emphasis on physical activity and service work to be quite effective in my case. It has been essential in my recovery to once again feel good about myself physically. When I got to Jaywalker I could barely walk. Within two months, I was rock climbing! The mental determination to achieve this has served me well on the road to becoming emotionally fit. I found the sharing and feedback of group therapy enlightening. It allowed me to begin to discover me and showed me the value and benefit of honesty. I went through the Lodge, Solutions, and IOP programs and became physically and mentally "weller" each step of the way. Through the service work opportunities provided, I was able to start grasping the true value of giving when not done merely as an empty gesture. Except for the price of living being way high for those starting from scratch, and no ocean/beach anywhere near, the location is great! And so is the.food at the lodge!

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Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $45,000+ for 3 months.
The following therapies are included: spiritual care, group therapy and more.
Carbondale, Colorado, United States.
Jaywalker Lodge accepts out of network health insurance and would be happy to better understand your needs.
The typical length is 3-12 months.
Jaywalker provides residential, day treatment and more.

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