Medicaid Behavioral Health Services in Aurora, CO
Finding quality behavioral health care in Aurora, Colorado shouldn't feel impossible — especially when you're relying on Medicaid. At The Don't Look Back Center (DLBC), we believe that your insurance coverage should never be a barrier to getting the help you deserve.
We proudly accept Medicaid and serve individuals and families across Aurora and the greater Denver metro area who are navigating substance use recovery, trauma, and mental health challenges.
What Is Behavioral Health Care?
Behavioral health is an umbrella term that covers both mental health and substance use disorders. It includes therapy, counseling, peer support, case management, and life skills programming — all of which are available at DLBC.
Unlike traditional clinical settings, our approach is rooted in lived experience. Many of our staff members are themselves in recovery, which means they bring both professional credentials and personal understanding to every interaction.
Why Medicaid Acceptance Matters in Aurora
Aurora and the surrounding Denver metro area are home to thousands of individuals who rely on Medicaid (Health First Colorado) for their healthcare coverage. Yet many behavioral health providers have limited availability, long waitlists, or don't accept Medicaid at all.
At DLBC, we've made it a priority to remain accessible. We believe that peer-led, trauma-informed care should be available to everyone — regardless of income or insurance status.
Services We Offer
Our behavioral health programming in Aurora includes:
- Peer-led recovery groups for men and women
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) — evidence-based cognitive behavioral programming
- Seeking Safety — trauma-informed group therapy
- H.E.R. / H.E.A.T. groups — healing and empowerment for women
- T.O.P. (Transgender Outreach Program) — affirming support for transgender individuals
- DUI Education and Therapy — state-approved programs
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Workforce Development and Life Skills
- Budgeting and Life Skills groups
- Case management and care coordination
Wraparound Support That Goes Beyond Therapy
What sets DLBC apart from many behavioral health providers in Aurora is our commitment to wraparound support. Recovery doesn't happen in a vacuum — it requires stable housing, employment, community connection, and ongoing peer support.
That's why we offer:
- Affordable transitional housing for mothers and children after sober living through our RAHAB Mommy & Me program
- Re-entry and forensic peer support for individuals transitioning from incarceration
- Volunteer and community engagement opportunities that give clients a sense of purpose and belonging
Serving Aurora and the Denver Metro Area
DLBC is located in Aurora, Colorado, and serves clients from across the Denver metro area. Whether you're in Aurora, Denver, Commerce City, or the surrounding communities, we welcome you.
Our peer-led model means you'll be supported by people who truly understand what you're going through — not just clinicians who have read about it in textbooks.
How to Get Started
If you or someone you love is looking for Medicaid-accepted behavioral health services in Aurora, CO, we encourage you to reach out. Our intake team is here to answer your questions, walk you through the process, and connect you with the right programs.
You don't have to navigate recovery alone. The Don't Look Back Center is here — and we're accepting new clients.
Ready to take the first step? Complete our intake form or contact us directly at info@thedontlookbackcenter.org. Recovery is possible, and it starts here.