Agency Mission  

Cortez Addictions Recovery Services, Inc., is a not-for-profit outpatient treatment program comprised of highly skilled staff using proven techniques in a safe environment providing personalized, quality, therapeutic care to substance-abusing adults and adolescents in group and individual settings. Our purpose is to reduce the negative effects of substance abuse and dependence on individuals, families, and the community in collaboration with other local resources.

Treatment Philosophy  

Our treatment philosophy acknowledges that clients often have multi-systemic issues that drive their drug and alcohol abuse and dependence.  We address client concerns by using a multi-dimensional treatment approach, individualized to specific client issues. Treatment is designed provide safe, effective, concise skills and boundaries which assist the client in making the changes necessary to achieve recovery. CARS consistently seeks to improve its menu of treatment options by encouraging ongoing counselor training and supervision, and by encouraging active feedback from clients regarding their treatment experiences.

The Division of Behavioral Health of the Colorado Department of Human Services licenses and funds Cortez Addictions Recovery Services, Inc. and its Outpatient Programs.