Specialized Teen Treatment for Denver Families with Colorado Access

Guardian Recovery’s Montville Adolescent Center: Detox & Residential Care for Ages 13-17

When your teenager is facing mental health or substance use challenges, finding quality treatment shouldn’t add to your stress. CuraWest, Denver’s premier behavioral health provider, has partnered with Colorado Access to offer Denver-area families access to Guardian Recovery’s renowned Montville Adolescent Center in New Jersey—at no additional cost to you.

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  • Ages 13-17
  • Detoxification & Residential Treatment
  • Fully covered by Colorado Access Medicaid
  • Your case manager coordinates everything
  • Licensed clinicians with teen expertise
  • Safe, 24/7 supervised environment
  • Family involvement & support

Why Denver Teens Need More Treatment Options

The Denver area faces a critical shortage of adolescent behavioral health treatment facilities. When teens are in crisis, families often face:

  • Long waitlists at local facilities
  • Limited specialized teen programming
  • No available detox beds for adolescents
  • Lack of comprehensive dual-diagnosis treatment

Your teenager can’t wait.

That’s why we created this solution.

Through our established relationship with Colorado Access—a trusted Medicaid provider serving Denver families—CuraWest is proud to extend our treatment network to include Guardian Recovery’s premier adolescent facility.

World-Class Care at Guardian’s Montville Adolescent Center

Located in Montville, New Jersey, the Montville Adolescent Center is Guardian Recovery’s dedicated facility for teenagers ages 13-17 struggling with:

Substance Use Disorders

alcohol, marijuana, opioids, stimulants, etc.

Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders

depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Help with transportation to our New Jersey facility included

Behavioral Health Challenges

Help with transportation to our New Jersey facility included

What Makes Montville Different

Adolescent-Specific Programming

Our curriculum is designed exclusively for teens ages 13-17, addressing developmental needs, peer dynamics, academic concerns, and family relationships.

Evidence-Based Treatment

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • 12-Step Integration

Experienced Clinical Team

Licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and counselors specializing in adolescent behavioral health

Safe, Structured Environment 24/7

supervised care in a secure, comfortable setting designed specifically for teenagers.

Academic Support

Educational programming to keep your teen on track academically during treatment.

Family Involvement

Regular family therapy sessions, progress updates, and discharge planning to ensure lasting success.

Take a Virtual Tour of Montville Adolescent Center

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A safe, comfortable environment where teens ages 13-17 can focus on healing and growth

Your Health Coverage with Colorado Access Covers Treatment at Montville

For Denver-Area Families:

If you or your teenager has Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) with Colorado Access, you already have coverage for treatment at Guardian’s Montville Adolescent Center. Here’s how it works:

Contact Your Colorado Access Care Coordinator

Your Colorado Access care coordinator works collaboratively with you and your care team to coordinate your care. They partner with your care team to ensure that all documentation required for admission is provided to our utilization management team for review. We will verify Medicaid eligibility and may ask about other insurance you may have. If you are already working with a Colorado Access care coordinator, you can email or call them directly, if you are not working with Colorado Access yet, call their care coordinator team at (866) 833-5717

Complete Clinical Assessment

Our clinical team conducts a comprehensive assessment to determine the appropriate level of care (detox and/or residential).

Care Coordinator Arranges Travel

Your Colorado Access care coordinator will work closely with your care team to help arrange and coordinate travel to the Montville facility.

Seamless Admission Process

Your care coordinator will work directly with the admissions team and your care team to ensure a smooth transition and admission.

Begin Treatment

Your teen receives specialized detox and residential care in a supportive, structured environment.

Family Support & Aftercare

Throughout treatment and after discharge, we provide family support and comprehensive aftercare planning with your care coordinator.

Your Care Coordinator Is Your Partner

Don’t navigate this alone. Your Colorado Access care coordinator helps families access the care they need. They work closely with you and the care team to help navigate logistics, help you navigate the system, paperwork and coordination, so you can focus on supporting your teen.

No Out-of-Pocket Costs

Treatment is fully covered as part of your coverage with Colorado Access. Don’t let cost be a barrier to getting your teen the help they need.

Comprehensive Adolescent Treatment Programs

Medical Detoxification

Safe, medically supervised withdrawal management for teens with substance dependence. Our medical team provides 24/7 monitoring and comfort medications to ensure a safe detox process. Detox is the critical first step in recovery, preparing teens for residential treatment.

Key Features:

  • 24/7 medical monitoring

  • Licensed nursing staff

  • Physician oversight
  • Comfort medications when appropriate
  • Smooth transition to residential care

Residential Treatment

Intensive, 24/7 structured care in a therapeutic environment. Teens live on-site and participate in comprehensive programming including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, psychiatric care, and academic support.

Key Features:

  • Structured daily schedule
  • Individual & group therapy
  • Family therapy sessions
  • Psychiatric evaluation & medication management
  • Evidence-based treatment modalities
  • Educational programming
  • Recreational activities
  • Life skills development
  • Discharge planning & aftercare coordination

Our clinical team will assess your teen’s needs and recommend whether they require detox before residential treatment or can enter residential care directly.

The Guardian Recovery Difference

Proven Track Record

Guardian Recovery has successfully treated thousands of individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.

Specialized Teen Focus

Our Montville facility is dedicated exclusively to adolescent care for ages 13-17, ensuring age-appropriate treatment.

Comprehensive Approach

We treat the whole person—addressing mental health, substance use, family dynamics, and academic needs.

Medical Detox Expertise

Safe, compassionate withdrawal management with experienced medical staff.

Accredited & Licensed

Fully accredited and licensed, meeting the highest standards of behavioral health care.

Colorado Access Partnership

Our established relationship with Colorado Access ensures seamless coverage, travel coordination, and care.

Is Montville Adolescent Center Right for Your Teen?

We provide detoxification and residential treatment for adolescents ages 13-17 struggling with:

Substance Use

  • Alcohol abuse
  • Marijuana dependence
  • Prescription drug misuse
  • Opioid use
  • Stimulant abuse
  • Polysubstance use
  • Substance withdrawal requiring medical supervision

Mental Health Disorders

  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Self-harm behaviors
  • Suicidal ideation

Co-Occurring Disorders

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Specialized dual-diagnosis treatment for teens with both substance use and mental health challenges.

Supporting Your Family Through Treatment

Seamless Coordination

Your Colorado Access care coordinator works collaboratively with the care team to support logistics, helping with travel arrangements, admission paperwork, and discharge planning.

Open Communication

Regular updates from the clinical team and scheduled family therapy sessions (virtual options available for Denver families).

Discharge Planning

Comprehensive aftercare planning beginning on day one, coordinated with your care coordinator to ensure continuity of care when your teen returns home.

Denver-Area Resources

Connection to CuraWest’s Denver services for continued outpatient support after residential treatment.

24/7 Support

Access to our crisis line and support team whenever you need guidance.

Your Care Coordinator Makes the Process Easy

What Your Care Coordinator Does:

Travel Coordination

Your care coordinator works collaboratively with the care team to help arrange flights or ground transportation to New Jersey and coordinate return travel after treatment.

Admission Support

Your care coordinator works collaboratively with you and your care team to coordinate your care. They partner with your care team and admissions team to ensure all required documentation and authorizations for your facility are complete and submitted to our utilization management team for review. We will verify Medicaid eligibility and may ask about other insurance you have.

Family Support

Care coordinators provide resources and support for families throughout the treatment process.

Aftercare Planning

They help coordinate follow-up care in Denver after your teen completes residential treatment.

Don’t Have a Care Coordinator Yet?

If you’re new to Colorado Access or do not have an assigned care coordinator, call them at (866) 833-5717. The Colorado Access team will assign a care coordinator to support you.

You can also call our admissions team directly, and we’ll help you connect with Colorado Access to get a care coordinator.

Stories of Hope & Healing

When our 15-year-old was in crisis, we couldn’t find help in Denver. Our Colorado Access case manager told us about Guardian’s Montville program. It saved our son’s life.

— Parent, Denver

The staff at Montville understood teenagers in a way that other programs didn’t. They helped our daughter address both her anxiety and substance use together. We have our child back.

— Parent, Denver

The coordination through Colorado Access was seamless. We didn’t have to worry about logistics or costs – just supporting our son through recovery. The family therapy sessions helped us heal together.

— Parent, Denver

Common Questions About Teen Treatment at Montville

What ages do you treat?

We serve adolescents ages 13-17.

We offer medical detoxification and residential treatment. Our clinical team will assess your teen’s needs.

Length of stay varies based on individual needs, typically ranging from 30-90 days for residential treatment. Detox length varies based on substances used.

Your Colorado Access case manager can help arrange and coordinate travel to our Montville, New Jersey facility.

Yes, family visitation is encouraged and scheduled based on treatment phase and clinical recommendations. Virtual family therapy is available for families in Denver.

We provide educational programming to keep teens current with coursework during treatment.

Yes, detox and residential treatment at Montville Adolescent Center is fully covered for Colorado Access members in the Denver area.

We develop comprehensive aftercare plans and can connect families to CuraWest’s Denver services for continued outpatient support. Your case manager helps coordinate this transition.

Contact your Colorado Access case manager first—they can help coordinate everything. You can also call our 24/7 admissions line, and we’ll help you connect with your case manager.

We offer medical detoxification for teens who require withdrawal management before entering residential treatment. Our medical team ensures this process is safe and comfortable.

Denver’s Premier Behavioral Health Provider

Denver’s Premier Behavioral Health Provider

CuraWest is the leading substance use and mental health treatment provider in the Denver area, serving adults and adolescents. As a main provider of treatment services for Colorado Access, we’re committed to ensuring all Denver residents have access to quality care.

Guardian Recovery operates multiple treatment facilities nationwide, with specialized programs for adolescents, adults, and families. Our Montville Adolescent Center represents the gold standard in teen behavioral health treatment, offering both medical detoxification and residential care for ages 13-17.

Together, we’re bridging the treatment gap for Denver’s youth.