Mile High Recovery Center

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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.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

They are an out-of-network provider that works with most insurance companies.

Mile High Recovery Center helps people rebuild their lives with support that lasts. No matter the substance, clients receive personalized care that meets them exactly where they are. Whether clients need medical detox, structure in early sobriety, or support as they rebuild their lives, Mile High offers a flexible range of care designed to evolve as clients progress in sobriety. And while the clinical program is strong, it’s the people who make this place different.

Get Support that Lasts as Long as Needed

Mile High Recovery was built from the ground up with one goal: to walk with people through every stage of recovery for as long as it takes. What started in 2016 as one sober living house has grown into a full menu of treatment options, including detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living. The team is made up of skilled professionals—many in recovery themselves—who bring empathy and lived experience to the work. Their strong connection to Denver’s LGBTQ recovery population and robust alumni program further create a network of support for all clients.

Walk In and Feel the Difference

When clients walk into Mile High, it doesn’t feel clinical—it feels like a community. Exposed brick walls, warm, natural light, and thoughtful touches like a pride flag and alumni milestones on display create an atmosphere of hope. Set right in the city center, clients experience the energy of the city while being surrounded by a tight-knit recovery family.

Stay Connected and Strong after Treatment

Support after treatment doesn’t end, it evolves. Through their alumni app, clients stay connected with peers and staff right from their phones. Alumni return weekly to stay grounded, while monthly and quarterly events bring everyone back together to share stories and celebrate progress.

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Highlights from the Center

Highlights

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

  • 1-on-1 Counseling

  • Customized Treatment Plans

  • Holistic Approach

  • Certified Professionals

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
1633 Fillmore St #212, Denver, CO 80206 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
30+ days
Founded in 2016
10 years in business
Occupancy
6-15 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Chronic Pain Management
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +10 More
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(303) 872-5069

Testimonial
Mile High is an amazing program. I have had numerous treatment experiences and Mile High is far and away the greatest and most impactful one I have had. The clinic team truly cares about their clients and their long term success and the community that Mile High has in the Denver metro area is unparalleled.
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Alec Unzueta
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem
Tricare
Optum
Carelon Behavioral Health
Provider's Policy: They are an out-of-network provider that works with most insurance companies.
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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.

If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
30+ days
$18,000-$24,000/30+ days
(303) 872-5069
Receive Daily Care that Supports Body, Mind, and Spirit
Receive Daily Care that Supports Body, Mind, and Spirit
At Mile High Recovery Center, each morning begins with a nourishing meal prepared by an on-site chef, fueling both body and mind for the work ahead. As the Denver sun rises, clients center themselves in small-group meditation or 12-Step meetings. Throughout the day, powerful group sessions and one-on-one therapy offer space to be heard, challenged, and supported. Afternoons bring creative expression in art therapy or physical renewal in the gym, helping clients reconnect with themselves on every level.
Feel the Power of Shared Experience
Feel the Power of Shared Experience
Group therapy is where clients stop feeling like they’re the only one. In honest, unfiltered conversations, clients sit with peers who have walked through the same struggles—sharing stories, challenges, and breakthroughs. When shame is met with empathy, change becomes possible, and knowing they’re not alone can bring strength to carry them into a new life.
Build Lasting Roots in Denver’s Sober Community
Build Lasting Roots in Denver’s Sober Community
Mile High Recovery sits at the heart of one of the country’s strongest recovery communities, where clients have access to 12-step meetings, thriving sober living options, and a network of people who understand long-term sobriety. Public transportation makes it easy to stay connected, while friendships, softball teams, and shared experiences carry clients forward long after treatment ends.
Heal through Relationships, Not Just Treatment
Heal through Relationships, Not Just Treatment
At Mile High Recovery, healing is built on real, trusting relationships. Their therapists and staff aren’t distant or clinical; they’re warm, invested, and genuinely care about the people they’re helping. Clients work with experienced professionals who take time to listen and get to know them. The environment is healthy, supportive, and filled with staff and peers who show up for each other daily.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Colorado

Licensed by Colorado

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Brice Hancock

Brice Hancock

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. James Shuler

Dr. James Shuler

Medical Director

DO, MS, FACOEP, FAWM, FASAM

Osvaldo Cabral

Osvaldo Cabral

Clinical Director

MA, LPC, LAC

Holly E. Vause

Holly E. Vause

Nurse Practitioner

DNP, PMHNP-BC

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

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.

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.

Heroin

Heroin

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

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Executives

Executives

Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Veterans

Veterans

Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.

Neurodivergent

Treatment Services

Day Treatment

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

Intensive Outpatient Program

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Transitional Living

Transitional Living

After rehab, some people stay in a transitional living situation before returning home. These programs offer structure, education, and community support.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

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.

Trauma Informed

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.

Acupuncture
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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

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

Anxiety

Anxiety

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

Chronic Pain Management

Chronic Pain Management

Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.

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

Drug Screening
Support Meetings
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Recovery Retreats
Relapse Prevention Planning
Aftercare App
Return Visits
Ability to Call a Counselor
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials
Coffee Maker and Tea
Outdoor Space (connected to room)
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
Snacks
TV

Amenities

Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Fitness Center
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Lounge
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

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.

COVID-19 Measures
Healthy Meals are provided

Healthy Meals are provided

Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.

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.

Activities

Rock Climbing
Museums
Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Adventure Outings
Alternative Meetings
Games
Hiking
Volleyball

Off-Site Activities

Horseback Riding
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $18,000-$24,000/30+ days.
The following therapies are included: acupuncture, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and more.
Denver, Colorado, United States.
They are an out-of-network provider that works with most insurance companies.
The typical length is 30+ days.
Mile High Recovery Center provides residential, day treatment and more.