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CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation)

Aurora, Colorado · Part of UCHealth (University of Colorado Hospital Authority)

Level of care
Detox, Residential, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient
Ages
18+
Insurance
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Cofinity and 12 more

Listed as operating. 9 sources, newest retrieved Jun 19, 2026. Record researched Jun 19, 2026.

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Published program summary

CeDAR is Colorado's only addiction treatment center embedded within an academic health system (UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital / Anschutz Medical Campus), allowing it to admit medically complex patients (e.g., pregnancy, organ-transplant history, cirrhosis, insulin-dependent diabetes). Every patient enters treatment through the Assessment and Detox Unit (ADU) before stepping into residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care.

Services and populations

Specialties
Substance use disorders (alcohol, opioids, and other addictions), Co-occurring / dual-diagnosis mental health conditions, Medically complex addiction patients (e.g., pregnancy, organ-transplant history, cirrhosis, heart failure, insulin-dependent diabetes), Family program / family support, Alumni and long-term recovery support
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Community Recovery Groups (12-Step, SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma), Group therapy, Individual counseling, Family support group, Medication-Assisted Treatment / addiction medicine, Psychiatric care, Fitness / wellness, Spiritual care

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Detox/withdrawal: recommended ~5 days (5- to 10-day medically supervised withdrawal and assessment). Residential: 30-day intensive residential treatment stepping down to 60- to 90-day residential extended care.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Cofinity, Colorado Access Medicaid (RAE 3 and 5), Colorado Community Health Alliance (Colorado Medicaid RAE 6 and 7), Coventry Health Care, Denver Health Medical Plan, Health Colorado Inc Medicaid (RAE 4), Health First Colorado (Medicaid - outpatient doctor visits only), Mines and Associates, MultiPlan PHCS, North East Health Partners Medicaid (RAE 2), Rocky Mountain Health Plan HMO, Rocky Mountain Health Plan Medicaid (RAE 1), UCHealth
Payment notes
CeDAR lists named in-network carriers and several Colorado Medicaid Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs 1-7). Health First Colorado (Medicaid) is noted as covering outpatient doctor visits only. Verify benefits at admission via the insurance utilization team.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Public record
Not yet checked
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Colorado Behavioral Health Administration provider directory. The state runs or links this lookup. It may not list every program type.

Location

Address
1693 Quentin St., Aurora, CO 80045
County
Adams County

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