Addiction help for veterans and military in Colorado
Programs for veterans, plus TRICARE and VA community care (updated November 2026).
Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Short answer: veterans and service members in Colorado can use VA care, TRICARE, or VA community care with providers outside the VA. Step One lists 18 programs with services for veterans and 147 that take TRICARE.
Programs for veterans and military
Programs that take TRICARE
Programs that work with TriWest (VA community care)
Common questions
Does TRICARE cover addiction treatment in Colorado?
TRICARE covers substance use treatment, including detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and counseling, when it’s medically needed. On Step One, 147 Colorado listings say they accept TRICARE. Confirm with the program and TRICARE before you start.
Can veterans get treatment outside the VA?
Often, yes. Through VA community care, an eligible veteran can be referred to a community provider; TriWest manages that network in Colorado. 21 listings on Step One say they work with TriWest. Ask your VA care team about a community care referral.
Is there crisis support for veterans?
Yes. Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, text 838255, or chat online. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7 to veterans, service members and their families.
Counts come from each listing on Step One. Confirm coverage and eligibility with the program, TRICARE or the VA. Editorial policy.
