Correctional Psychology Associates

Correctional Psychology Associates fills a specific gap in Denver's addiction treatment landscape: outpatient substance use care built for people whose recovery is also tied to the criminal-legal system. Many recovery centers offer court-ordered programming as an add-on. Here, supporting clients involved in the legal system is the core of the practice.

The outpatient program runs weekday evenings — Monday through Thursday until 9:00 PM — so that treatment fits around the realities of life in recovery, including work schedules, family responsibilities, and court appearances. Located at 420 East 58th Avenue in Denver, the center is positioned to serve residents of Denver County without requiring the life disruption of residential or inpatient placement.

The therapeutic backbone of the program is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured method that helps clients examine and change the thinking patterns connected to substance use. For individuals navigating recovery alongside legal obligations, CBT provides practical tools that translate directly into daily decision-making — not just during sessions, but throughout the week.

The program also treats co-occurring disorders, acknowledging that substance use and mental health conditions frequently overlap — particularly among justice-involved populations. Treating both together, rather than sequentially, is central to how the center approaches long-term recovery rather than short-term stabilization.

Correctional Psychology Associates serves men and women, with a defined specialty in court-ordered clients — people referred through probation, diversion programs, drug courts, or other legal pathways. That focus shapes how the center understands its clients and what it expects the recovery process to look like, including the documentation and compliance needs that often accompany legal referrals.

The program accepts Medicaid and self-pay, which broadens access for individuals who may face financial barriers after or during involvement with the legal system. To connect with the center directly, call (720) 854-0262 or email [email protected]. The center's website is available at correctionalpsychologyassociates.com for additional information.

Selecting the right outpatient program matters especially when legal compliance is part of the picture. A general substance abuse treatment program may not be familiar with the reporting structures, timeline expectations, or documentation that drug courts and probation departments require. Correctional Psychology Associates operates specifically within that world, which can make a meaningful difference for clients and their legal advocates.

For families supporting a loved one through court-ordered treatment, knowing that the outpatient program understands the full context — not just the clinical side of recovery — provides a different kind of confidence. The center's dual focus on substance use treatment and the psychological dimensions of legal-system involvement positions it as a long-term recovery partner for a population that often struggles to find specialized, accessible care in a single setting.