North Star Residential Palmer Campus
2960 N Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
Key Facts About North Star Residential Palmer Campus
- Location: Denver, CO — Joint Commission accredited
- Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About North Star Residential Palmer Campus
The center uses therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused CBT. Youth also take part in group therapy, family sessions, and activity-based learning. The team uses fun, hands-on approaches—like biofeedback, conflict resolution, and adventure-based models—to help youth understand their emotions, improve behavior, and gain healthy life skills.
At Palmer Campus, youth live in a structured, supportive setting with both personal and shared spaces. They enjoy healthy meals, recreation therapy, and daily activities that build independence and social skills. From group time to wilderness-based learning, every part of the program helps youth feel safe, supported, and ready for a successful return home.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like North Star Residential Palmer Campus provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
Who This Center Serves
Services Offered
What to Expect at North Star Residential Palmer Campus
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.
North Star Residential Palmer Campus offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.
The facility utilizes 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. North Star Residential Palmer Campus works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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Quick Facts
| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | This center treats mental heal... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
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