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Substance Abuse Treatment in Denver for LGBTQIA+ Adults

Personalized Addiction Treatment for LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Denver, CO

Chroma Wellness Center offers substance abuse treatment for LGBTQIA+ adults in Denver, delivered within our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Substance use rarely shows up alone. It often arrives alongside trauma, anxiety, depression, or identity-related stress, which is exactly the kind of layered care we provide.

You will not be shamed, lectured, or asked to leave your queerness at the door to get well. Our team understands recovery as something built around your full life, not something done to you.

Call: 720-410-5569
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Substances and Patterns We Treat

Treatment at Chroma covers a wide range of substance use concerns.

Common areas of care:

  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Methamphetamine and stimulant use
  • Cocaine
  • Opioids, including fentanyl
  • Benzodiazepines and prescription misuse
  • Polysubstance use
  • Chemsex and sex-linked substance use
  • Substance use that started as a coping tool for trauma or mental health

Care is layered with mental health treatment when substance use is tied to anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other concerns.

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“In my clinical tenure working with queer and trans clients, I’ve seen how substance use, especially around sex, can become a way to manage trauma, loneliness, or shame. That’s why our approach is never punitive, it’s relational.”

Stephen Sbanotto, LPC, CAST-S, CMAT, RAE, therapist

A Different Approach to Substance Use

Most addiction programs were not built for queer adults. We were.

What that means in practice:

  • LGBTQIA+ affirming clinicians, many with lived experience
  • Substance use is treated as a response to something, not a moral failure
  • Trauma and mental health are addressed alongside use, not after
  • Harm reduction is respected as a valid entry point into care
  • No 12-step requirement, though community support is available
  • Identity, recovery, and mental health held together in one plan

We believe care should adapt to you. Not the other way around.

Our Approach

Support for Chemsex and Sex-Linked Substance Use

For clients whose substance use is tied to sex and intimacy, our PHP and IOP programs include a weekly sex, intimacy, and healthy relationships group, alongside clinical support from Stephen Sbanotto, LPC, CSAT, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist with over 15 years of experience in addiction, trauma, and sexual compulsivity.

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Insurance and Paying For Treatment

Chroma works with most major insurance plans. Our team will complete the insurance verification process for you and walk you through what to expect for out-of-pocket costs before you begin treatment, so there are no surprises.

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Start Where You Are

You don’t have to wait for a crisis. If you’re questioning your use, or if substances have started to interfere with your life, we’re here to help.

Call 720-897-5987 or verify your insurance to take the first step.

Healing is possible, and you deserve care that sees the full picture of who you are.

Call: 720-410-5569

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I have to be sober before starting treatment?

No. You can reach out at any point in your substance use. What matters is that you are ready to talk. Our admissions team will help you figure out whether Chroma is the right next step.

In some instances, yes. Chroma does not provide medical detox, but our admissions team will help you find a detox provider if needed, and you can move directly into our PHP once you are medically cleared. 

Alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, opioids including fentanyl, benzodiazepines, prescription misuse, chemsex-related use, and polysubstance use. We also treat substance use that is tied to trauma, mental health, or identity-related stress.

Whenever possible, yes. Our team includes licensed LGBTQIA+ clinicians who understand the cultural and emotional context of your experience.

Yes. Your care is protected by HIPAA and Chroma’s own confidentiality policies. We do not share information without your written consent except in narrow circumstances required by law.

Relapse is part of many people’s recovery, not a disqualifier. Coming back to treatment after a setback takes courage, and we will meet you where you are.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or concerned about your relationship with substances, it’s worth reaching out. You don’t need a crisis to benefit from support.

Start Where You Are

You don’t have to wait for a crisis. If you’re questioning your use, or if substances have started to interfere with your life, we’re here to help. Many of our clients come to us unsure, but leave feeling more grounded, clear, and connected.

Call 720-410-5569 or verify your insurance to take the first step.

Healing is possible, and you deserve care that sees the full picture of who you are.

Call 720-915-5890