1st Choice Counseling
1st Choice Counseling is a premier addiction treatment facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The staff at 1st Choice focuses on providing holistic, client-centered services to individuals seeking help for addiction and substance abuse. Their individualized treatment plans include both counseling and support services in order to ensure long-term recovery. 1st Choice offers a wide range of services in both inpatient and outpatient programs, including individual, couples and family therapy sessions, nutrition and exercise guidance, educational resources, vocational and life skills training, as well as sober living homes.
At 1st Choice Counseling, they provide evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques and trauma-informed care to help individuals manage symptoms of addiction, develop coping strategies, and improve overall well-being. These treatments are tailored to each individual's needs and history, in order to provide the best chance of sustained recovery. The staff also work to create an environment of acceptance and respect by providing group therapy, as well as one-on-one sessions with experienced professionals.
1st Choice Counseling is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The facility holds awards for their services, such as the CARF accreditation for excellent customer service. Additionally, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technological advancements, such as client portals and individualized monitoring systems, which allow them to continually assess and evaluate their clients' progress.
- 1 Conditions Treated
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 10 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. If you are taking more of your prescription, or earlier than the prescribed time interval between doses than is directed you may be abusing that medication. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally in or near Colorado Springs, CO, you may be suffering from substance abuse.
Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use and lead rapidly to substance abuse. The professionals at 1st Choice Counseling are here to help.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
To assist with alcohol or opioid abuse, or a co-occurring condition, 1st Choice Counseling offers an outpatient treatment program. For their rehabilitation and other services, the Colorado patient will go to the treatment center, yet return home every night. After most of the program is completed, the level of mandatory participation reduces.
Aftercare comprises services that help recovering addicts readjust to normal day-to-day Colorado activities. It can last a year or even longer. Services include individual and family counseling, medications to reduce cravings, and treatment of psychiatric and other medical conditions. Aftercare support begins once you have completed earlier stages of treatment.
Therapies & Programs
Payment Options
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Location & Contact

2616 West Colorado Avenue Suite 7
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone Number
(719) 424-7024
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Colorado Springs, Colorado Addiction and Treatment
The Centennial State has slipped to a ranking of 12th in the country for drug abuse. Each year around 24% of the state's population uses illegal drugs while nearly 5% of its population abuses alcohol. Substance-related deaths in Colorado were responsible for 15.12% between 2008 and 2017. Fortunately, Colorado drug and alcohol addiction treatment are available to help a person overcome addiction.
Colorado Springs boasts an outdoor playground with over 9,000 acres of parks, trails, and geological wonders like Garden of the Gods. Its vibrant arts scene includes the acclaimed Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. In 2020, fentanyl-related deaths more than doubled in El Paso County, with drug-related deaths increasing 43% from 2019 to 2020.
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