DENVER, February 24th, 2020- Urban Peaks Rehab opened their doors on the corner of Colfax Avenue and Lafayette Street in October of 2018 offering medication assisted treatment and therapy to patients struggling with substance use disorders. The clinic immediately stood out as a unique option for addicts seeking treatment because it is staffed by people who are in recovery themselves.
Fast forward to present day and Urban Peaks Rehab stands out for a new reason. In addition to being an addiction clinic staffed by addicts in recovery, they are now the only 5 star rated addiction clinic in Denver. With 25 reviews and counting, all of them 5 stars, the quality of care being provided is clear.
“I had never had the pleasure of attending a rehab program totally employed by recovering addicts, until I came to ‘Urban Peaks’. You know they know what you’re going through and that they have your best interests at heart.” said one patient.
“It’s hard to even articulate how different these people are as providers and a support system than other ‘typical’ facilities.” said another patient. The additional reviews by patients and their family members sing the same praises of a staff that treats you like family, and support from people who understand.
The clinics newest staff member Robert Thoensen says he jumped at the opportunity to work for the people who helped save his life. “I was homeless on Colfax when I started to get clean. Now I am an honors student in college, using my experience to show other people that they can turn things around. I owe a lot to this clinic.”
The sentiment is echoed by Brittany Kitchens, another employee in recovery. “Working at Urban Peaks Rehab gave my struggle with addiction meaning. It has given me the purpose I was searching for when I started my recovery.”
“I felt most programs for treating addiction were missing the empathy component.” Physician Owner Chad Johnston stated. “We have the same strict guidelines here. The difference is in how it is delivered. I feel very grateful to have the chance to help people in this way.”
Therapy Program Director Diana Gonzalez says “It has been so inspirational to watch our clients’ transformation from having little and being in active addiction to truly turning their lives around.”
“It means the world to me to have made a difference in the lives of our patients, and my employees.” said Kristin Barbieri, the clinic’s Operations Director “This clinic shows that the stigma around addicts in recovery is just stigma.”
For additional information about Urban Peaks Rehab please call 303-955-5131.
Kristin Barbieri, Operations Director, Media Contact
