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Boulder, Colorado, United States
Sandstone Care Residential at the Alps
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Shows young adults ages 18-30 the way to live their best lives through a transformative age-specific program for mental health in the foothills of the Rockies.
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Therapeutic Location
Customized Treatment Plans
Holistic Approach
About Sandstone Care Residential at the Alps
Sandstone Care Residential in the Alps is a behavioral health facility specializing in treating young adults aged 18 to 30 who are grappling with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring substance use disorders. They provide personalized, age-specific care and treatment plans designed specifically to guide young adults through their challenges while building a foundation for an independent, fulfilling future.
Receive Individual, Social, and Family Support
Sandstone Care helps young adults understand their mental health condition, grow in self-compassion, and build community. They blend 1-on-1 therapy, daily support groups, and family sessions to explore clients’ values, strengths, passions, and connections. Through evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), clients learn to shift unhelpful thought patterns, regulate intense emotions, and develop healthier ways to navigate life’s challenges.
Experience Peaceful Daily Living
Sandstone Care’s residential facility offers a distraction-free space for healing in Boulder’s peaceful foothills, surrounded by nature. Clients share rooms in a supportive environment that encourages focus and connection. In-house chefs provide nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to dietary needs, helping support both physical and mental wellness.
Continue Healing Long After Treatment
After residential treatment, Sandstone Care’s dedicated aftercare team ensures clients stay supported with ongoing resources and connections. Their discharge planners offer personalized aftercare planning, including seamless transitions into day treatment, intensive outpatient, or transitional living programs. These step-down options provide continued support without the hassle of starting over elsewhere, helping clients maintain momentum and stability.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:We accept all major insurances, and will make sure you have a simple and clear understanding of your benefits before you decide next steps with treatment.
Kaiser Permanente
One of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans, serving 12.7 million members.
Humana
With roots in the health field dating back to 1961, Humana is a trusted insurance provider that proudly serves over 20 million Americans.
Optum
Part of UnitedHealth Group, providing care to over 165,000 people worldwide.
Cigna
Cigna's unique history traces back to 1792, but today they offer services to 190 million customers in 30 different countries across the globe.
Receive Care Designed for Young Adulthood
Sandstone Care provides age-specific treatment tailored to the unique circumstances of young adults. Recognizing the distinct challenges early adulthood brings, they ensure clients receive relevant care. Age-based programming also promotes peer support in group therapy, creating space for clients to navigate similar life stages and challenges together.
Learn Strategies for Academic & Career Success
Sandstone Care empowers clients to move forward in their academic and career ambitions while in treatment. Their licensed educators offer tailored support, connect clients with helpful resources, and make sure no one falls behind. They help clients discover strengths, explore interests, and set meaningful goals in ways that fit how they learn best.
Heal & Empower the Whole Family
Family connection is key to recovery, so Sandstone Care supports the entire family with accountability and guidance. Through family therapy, loved ones heal together while learning to communicate effectively, offer support, build healthy coping skills, and create safe spaces for meaningful conversations — all essential to lasting change.
Unlock Growth with Personalized Support
Sandstone Care keeps group sizes small and maintains a high staff-to-client ratio, ensuring each client receives personal, focused attention. They tailor every treatment plan to meet unique needs and create an intimate setting where clients are more than a number and every voice is heard and valued.
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Center Overview
Founded
30-45 days
Occupancy
16-30
Insurance
Accepted
Languages
English
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
30+ days
$36,000-$72,000
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
If you are not using insurance, the cost listed above, $36,000-$72,000 - 30+ days, is an estimate of the 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.
Who We Treat
Men
Women
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
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.
Address
38619 Boulder Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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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.
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Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
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Trauma Informed
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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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.
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Treatment Services
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.
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Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Narrative Therapy
Through narrative therapy, patients rewrite past events with a positive focus. They separate themselves from the problem to see their purpose and capabilities.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Stress Management
Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Conditions We Treat
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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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.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Aftercare
Relapse Prevention Planning
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Outpatient Treatment
Medication Assistance
Experience
Personal Amenities
Internet Access
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms
Amenities
Access to Nature
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Internet Access
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Space
Recreation Room
View
Walking Trails
Designated Smoking Area
Special Considerations
Dietary Accommodations
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Wheelchair Accessible
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
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Activities
Adventure Outings
Games
Movies
Reading
Off-Site Activities
Hiking
Sightseeing
Skiing
Snowboarding
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