We treat all types of chemical and process addictions, including alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, illicit drugs, as well as behavioral addictions like gambling, shopping, porn, and gaming.

Yes. We can provide all major MAT options, as well any other prescription medication you need on your path to recovery.

We have one of the leading integrative mental health and wellness teams in Denver. Our staff includes psychiatric practitioners, medication management prescribers, licensed addiction counselors, psychotherapists, integrative wellness specialists, and RNs. Despite the associations some have with words like “holistic,” our team is highly experienced and has worked in a variety of settings such as emergency care. We have several prescribers on the team (nurse practitioners) as well as an MD (Dr. Ballen). For more on the certifications and education of each team member, please visit here.

We aim to make starting the recovery process as quick and seamless as possible and will do our best to accommodate your schedule and needs to the extent we can. Although it depends on various factors, many of our clients are able to begin our outpatient treatment programs within 1-3 days of their initial consultation.

Our programs utilize traditional interventions like licensed addiction counseling and medication-assisted treatment as well as holistic alternatives like NAD+ therapy, ketamine treatment, and nutrient optimization. We customize treatment plans with options that best fit each client’s needs and preferences. You can choose to make your treatment more holistic or more traditional at any time.

Yes, we have a 10-day NAD+ outpatient detox program that allow clients to safely withdraw from substances like alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines as comfortably and safely as possible. Treatment is monitored by our expert nursing team and includes comfort meds as needed, as well as supporting therapies like nutritional optimization and ketamine treatment, and licensed addiction counseling.

Absolutely. After care is essential to maintain sobriety. We provide licensed addiction counseling, psychotherapy, CBT, relapse prevention education and more.

Ballen Medical & Wellness is a self-pay clinic and does not accept insurance, but superbills for potential re-imbursement are available upon request.

We realize the costs of healthcare can be a hardship, but unfortunately working with insurance companies prevents us from providing the level of care the majority of our patients seek from us.

Additionally, many of our patients appreciate the added levels of privacy and discretion that come from using self-pay rehab options.

Here are some of the primary reasons we have chosen to be a private cash-pay clinic:

• Many of our patients have already tried options through their insurance plans but still need help feeling better.
• Insurance companies take control out of your hands and ours. We work together with you to decide the plan of care that’s right for your needs. Under insurance, they might refuse that plan, or make us try alternatives for weeks or even months before we can do the treatments we believe are best for you. We prioritize what we think will work best — they prioritize what is most cost effective for them.
• Insurance companies are rarely up-to-date on the latest advances in mental health care and wellness. For example, we treated depression with ketamine for years before insurance companies began to consider ketamine treatment.
• Working with insurance companies takes a lot of time away from our patients. The time spent on insurance paperwork and dealing with denied claims adds up to hours per week that our practitioners can’t see patients. 
• Most insurance companies dictate a lower standard of care than we believe in. For example, they would reduce many of our 30-minute follow-up appointments to 15-minutes.
• Insurance companies have to juggle multiple factors, such as their entire coverage pool of patients, when determining your care. Because we don’t accept insurance, we can focus on one patient at a time and do what’s in your best interest.

We can provide packaged addiction recovery plans as well as a la carte pricing. We’ll put together a personalized plan based on your input after your complimentary consultation. In general though, doing outpatient recovery like ours is a significantly smaller financial commitment than residential and IOP programs. You can view pricing for some of our individual services here.

We take client privacy extremely seriously and follow all HIPAA laws. We never disclose the reason someone is seeking treatment with us. Also, because we provide many different services for mental health and wellness, you will have a high level of discretion. There are no signs mentioning addiction at our facility, and other patients will not know whether you’re coming in for a wellness infusion or something more serious.

Yes, many of our clients have co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety and PTSD in addition to addiction. Our psychiatric providers can treat both conditions together through integrated counseling, medication management, and more holistic options as desired.

Our integrative approach combines traditional and holistic therapies for more customized and comprehensive treatment. We also offer flexible outpatient programs as an alternative to rigid inpatient rehab. We’re known for success in even challenging and difficult cases, and we will work tirelessly to make sure you have the care you need. Additionally, our programs are significantly more affordable and flexible than residential programs and IOPs. If you don’t need around-the-clock care and wish to be treated like an adult without judgment or shame, we are a great choice for your addiction recovery care. Last but not least, you have a strong voice in your care — we do not have a one-size-fits-all approach, and ultimately you are in charge of what services you would like your plan to include.

A specialist will contact you to learn about your history and goals. There is no commitment, enrollment fee, or obligation through this free consultation. We simply aim to determine if our programs are a good fit, and if not, we can make trusted referrals to help you get the care you need as soon as possible.