Men and Women Seeking Empowerment

Men and Women Seeking Empowerment provides Outpatient Program and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services from its Lafayette, Colorado clinic — giving residents of Boulder County a structured, community-based option for substance abuse treatment and recovery. Unlike residential programs, outpatient care here allows individuals to remain connected to their daily lives while receiving consistent clinical support across the week.

The IOP level is designed for people who need more frequent contact and structure than a standard outpatient schedule provides — often a strong fit for those stepping down from a higher level of care, or those managing co-occurring disorders alongside substance use. Both levels are supported by a formal relapse prevention component, which helps clients build the skills and plans they need to sustain recovery long after their program ends.

The clinical toolkit at Men and Women Seeking Empowerment is notably broad for an outpatient clinic. Therapists draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, EMDR Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Thought Field Therapy — methods that address not just substance use patterns but the underlying emotional and psychological factors that can drive them. The Seeking Safety group is offered as a dedicated space for clients whose substance use is intertwined with trauma or PTSD experiences.

Conditions treated span Trauma/PTSD, Complex PTSD, Depression, Bi-polar disorder, and co-occurring disorders — acknowledging that many people entering an outpatient addiction treatment program are carrying more than one clinical challenge at once. This dual diagnosis orientation means the center does not treat substance abuse in isolation, which is a meaningful distinction for individuals whose recovery depends on addressing the full picture of their mental health.

The center's name points to one of its defining features: it is built to serve both men and women, across a wide range of ages and life circumstances. Populations explicitly served include adolescents, young adults (18–25), seniors, veterans, pregnant women, court-ordered individuals, and same-sex partners. This breadth reflects a deliberate effort to make outpatient substance abuse treatment accessible across the Boulder County community rather than narrowing to a single demographic.

Veterans and active-duty families will note that TRICARE is accepted as a payment method — a specific and practical consideration for military-connected individuals seeking an outpatient program. Court-ordered clients, including those completing DUI-related education and assessment requirements, are also accommodated, with transparent per-session and intake pricing available to help individuals plan for the cost of treatment.

Men and Women Seeking Empowerment accepts a range of payment options designed to serve people across income levels. Insurance carriers include Medicaid, Aetna (Cofinity), Cigna Behavioral Health, Magellan Health Services, TRICARE, United Behavioral Health Value Options, Colorado Access, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, Great West, and Horizon. Self-pay is also accepted, and a sliding scale fee structure adjusts individual session costs based on income.

For those navigating court requirements or DUI assessments, the center publishes specific pricing for intake, group sessions, evaluations, and assessments — a level of cost transparency that helps people plan ahead. Substance abuse evaluations, mental health evaluations, anger management assessments, and relapse prevention groups each have listed fees. The clinic can be reached at (303) 665-7037 or by email at [email protected], with in-person appointments available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.