About AIM House – Boulder
AIM House is a transitional living facility in Boulder, Colorado that provides substance abuse and mental health treatment for young adults. It’s the main arm of AIM Health, which also offers intensive outpatient (IOP and PHP) programs as well as a general outpatient program (OP).
The center, which has served the community for more than 25 years, has earned accreditation from the Joint Commission and National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and belongs to the Young Adult Transition Association (YATA). AIM House is in network with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield but also works with insurers out of network.
At AIM House, you’ll live independently in a structured environment with others in a residential neighborhood near the University of Boulder. The house is designed to help people bridge the gap between residential drug rehab centers, primary treatment and similar facilities and life in the outside world. They welcome everyone but say they aim specifically to provide a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ people.
When you arrive, a professional will give you an assessment to determine your specific challenges, including behavioral and mental health concerns (dual-diagnosis). You’ll then receive individualized, holistic treatment to help you identify and meet your goals. The multifaceted program involves group, individual, and family therapy, peer support, and health and wellness instruction.
Additionally, you’ll have access to services that can pave the way for sustainable recovery and long-term success. That includes executive functioning and life skills training, vocational coaching and internships, academic mentoring, relapse prevention and support and creative accelerator programs.
They have many elements you’d expect from a drug rehab program like case management, addiction medicine specialists and drug testing and monitoring. But they also have some distinct features, like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, psychedelic therapy and experiential therapies such as music and art therapy and equine therapy.
Although they’re not for everyone, some research suggests ketamine and psychedelics may benefit some people with substance use disorders, depression and anxiety disorders in ways that traditional therapy and medication can’t. The same goes for experiential treatments.