Editorial & data policy
Who we are, where our information comes from, and how we keep it honest.
Who runs Step One
Step One Recovery Resources is an independent Colorado organization founded by Andrew Swenson, who has been in recovery from alcohol addiction since 2019. Step One does not provide treatment, and it isn’t owned by or affiliated with any treatment provider listed here.
Where listing information comes from
- Verified listings are managed by the business itself, which keeps its own details (phone, services, insurance, prices, openings) up to date.
- Other listings are added by Step One from public sources: the provider’s own website and public state and federal provider lists. They’re labelled “Not verified by the business”, may be out of date, and show only basic details.
- Every new listing is reviewed by a person before it appears, including a check that the provider operates in Colorado and is listed under the right type of care.
How we keep it current
- We automatically check every listing’s website and contact details for problems, and follow up on anything that breaks.
- Verified providers are asked to confirm their details regularly. Each listing shows when it was last updated.
- Badges such as Colorado certified reflect what the provider tells us; where a public registry exists, we check it.
- Counts and figures on our guide pages (for example, how many detox programs list Medicaid) are calculated from our listings each time the site updates, so they change as listings change.
How results are ordered
Verified listings appear first, A to Z, then other listings, A to Z. No one can pay to rank higher, and we don’t run ads. Read more in How listings work.
How we write articles
- Articles on our blog are written for people in or seeking recovery and their families, in plain language.
- Facts about treatment, insurance and Colorado programs are checked against public health and government sources, which we list at the end of the article.
- When an article has been reviewed by a licensed clinician, it says so, with their name and the date.
- Articles show the date they were published and, when changed later, the date they were updated.
- Personal stories on Sobriety Stories are shared by the people who lived them, with their permission.
Not medical advice
Everything on Step One is general information to help you find care. It isn’t medical advice and doesn’t replace a conversation with a qualified provider. In a crisis, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
Corrections
If something on Step One is wrong or out of date, please tell us: use “Report a problem” on any listing or meeting, or contact us. We fix errors as quickly as we can, and providers can correct their own Verified listings at any time.
