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Substance Use Treatment · Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sandstone Care

Medical Detox Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
5731 North Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Available
24/7 admissions

About

About Sandstone Care

Sandstone Care operates a substance use treatment center at 5731 North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, offering one of the few medical detox programs in the El Paso County area specifically structured for adolescents and young adults. The facility is Joint Commission (JCAHO) accredited and accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay. For individuals or families facing a withdrawal crisis and looking for a medically supervised detox program in the Colorado Springs area, Sandstone Care provides a clinically grounded starting point.

The center’s levels of care span from medical detox through outpatient programming. Medical detox — the highest level of care offered — provides withdrawal management under clinical supervision. From there, clients can step down into an Outpatient Program or an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), allowing for continued treatment after the acute detox phase without requiring ongoing residential placement.

Clinical treatment at Sandstone Care incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions alongside substance use. The facility also treats trauma and PTSD, recognizing that these conditions frequently overlap with substance dependence. Services are delivered in English, and the center operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Sandstone Care specifically serves adolescents and young adults ages 18–25, populations that are often underserved by general adult detox and treatment programs. Families and individuals seeking a medically supervised detox center in Colorado Springs that has Joint Commission accreditation, accepts TRICARE for military-connected clients, and offers a clear step-down pathway through IOP will find Sandstone Care a structured, credentialed option in the region.

  • One of the few JCAHO-accredited medical detox programs in Colorado Springs focused exclusively on adolescents and young adults
  • Accepts TRICARE, making medically supervised detox accessible to military families in the El Paso County area
  • Structured step-down pathway from medical detox directly into IOP and outpatient programming within the same facility
  • Dual diagnosis and trauma/PTSD treatment integrated into the detox and outpatient continuum
  • Extended weekday hours (8:30 AM–8:30 PM) for outpatient and intake access

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Adolescents Young Adults (18-25)
Languages
English

Location

Where it is

5731 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 Get directions

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Medical Detox & Withdrawal Management in Colorado Springs

Sandstone Care's Colorado Springs location provides medical detox as its highest level of clinical care, offering withdrawal management for individuals who need supervised support before transitioning into outpatient treatment. The program is Joint Commission accredited, which reflects an independently verified standard of clinical quality that many detox programs in Colorado do not hold.

For families or individuals making a same-day decision about detox placement in the Colorado Springs area, Sandstone Care can be reached at (719) 445-3260 or by email at MedRec@sandstonecare.com. The center accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay, and operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Levels of Care: From Detox to Intensive Outpatient

Sandstone Care structures treatment across three levels of care: medical detox, a standard Outpatient Program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This step-down model allows clients who complete medically supervised detox to continue treatment at a clinically appropriate level without gaps in care — a meaningful advantage over facilities that offer detox without downstream programming.

The IOP level is particularly relevant for young adults and adolescents who need structured programming but do not require or are transitioning out of inpatient detox. All three levels are offered at the 5731 North Academy Boulevard location in Colorado Springs.

Co-Occurring Disorders & Trauma Treatment

Sandstone Care addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions alongside substance use, which is clinically significant for a population — adolescents and young adults — that frequently presents with trauma, PTSD, or undiagnosed mental health conditions at the time of a detox admission. Treatment incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a confirmed therapeutic method.

For clients and families evaluating detox programs that can manage more than physical withdrawal, Sandstone Care's capacity to treat trauma and PTSD concurrently within its continuum of care sets it apart from detox-only facilities in the Colorado Springs region.

Who Sandstone Care Serves

Sandstone Care Colorado Springs specifically serves adolescents and young adults (ages 18–25). This population-specific focus means clinical programming, staffing, and therapeutic methods are oriented toward younger clients — a departure from most general adult detox centers in the area. Military families should note that the facility accepts TRICARE, which is uncommon among Colorado Springs detox providers.

Families seeking a medically supervised detox center for a teenager or young adult in El Paso County can contact Sandstone Care directly at (719) 445-3260. The center's website also lists intake contact via MedRec@sandstonecare.com for those who prefer to initiate the process in writing.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Private Insurance TRICARE Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Common questions

FAQs About Sandstone Care

Does Sandstone Care Colorado Springs offer medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is one of the confirmed levels of care at Sandstone Care's Colorado Springs location on North Academy Boulevard. The facility provides medically supervised withdrawal management as its highest level of clinical care, with step-down options into outpatient and intensive outpatient programming available on the same campus.
What levels of care are available at Sandstone Care in Colorado Springs? +
Sandstone Care Colorado Springs offers three levels of care: medical detox, an Outpatient Program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This continuum allows clients to move from withdrawal management directly into structured outpatient treatment without changing facilities.
Is Sandstone Care Colorado Springs accredited? +
Yes. Sandstone Care holds accreditation from The Joint Commission (JCAHO), one of the most widely recognized independent accrediting bodies for behavioral health and substance use treatment programs in the United States. This accreditation applies to the Colorado Springs location.
Does Sandstone Care accept TRICARE for detox treatment? +
Yes. Sandstone Care Colorado Springs accepts TRICARE as a payment method, which makes the facility a relevant option for active-duty military, veterans, and their dependents in the El Paso County area seeking medical detox or outpatient treatment.
What age groups does Sandstone Care Colorado Springs serve? +
The facility specifically serves adolescents and young adults ages 18–25. This population focus distinguishes Sandstone Care from general adult detox programs and means that clinical programming is structured with younger clients in mind.
Does Sandstone Care treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside detox? +
Yes. Sandstone Care Colorado Springs treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions, as well as trauma and PTSD. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the confirmed therapeutic methods used at the facility.
What are Sandstone Care Colorado Springs's hours of operation? +
The center operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. For detox admissions or intake inquiries, the facility can be reached at (719) 445-3260 or by email at MedRec@sandstonecare.com.
What payment options does Sandstone Care Colorado Springs accept? +
Sandstone Care accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay or cash. Prospective clients should contact the facility directly to confirm coverage for specific insurance plans before admission.
Where is Sandstone Care located in Colorado Springs? +
Sandstone Care's Colorado Springs rehab and detox center is located at 5731 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, in El Paso County.
How do I contact Sandstone Care Colorado Springs to start the detox intake process? +
You can call Sandstone Care Colorado Springs at (719) 445-3260 during operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Intake inquiries can also be sent by email to MedRec@sandstonecare.com.
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