Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What operators miss in Colorado
- Certified residences must apply for a BHA license at least 60 days before their current certification expires.
- Oxford House residences with an active charter on June 30, 2027 receive a BHA license effective July 1, 2027.
Does Colorado license behavioral health and addiction treatment programs?
The BHA licenses and designates behavioral health agencies through a Behavioral Health Entity base license with endorsements, and audits and inspects them. Its provider rules are 2 CCR 502-1.
- One license with service components
- Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) license with endorsements
- Issued by Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)
Citation: 2 CCR 502-1 (BHA licensing page)
What does an opioid treatment program need in Colorado?
- State opioid treatment authority: No agency named on SAMHSA list (Denver contact at state.co.us)
- 34 opioid treatment programs in 2024 (N-SUMHSS)
How does Colorado treat recovery residences?
Under SB 26-113, recovery residences must be licensed by the BHA by July 1, 2027. Applications open on or after May 1, 2027. Certified residences notify the BHA by July 1, 2027, and have until July 1, 2028 to finish moving to a license.
- State license
- NARR affiliate: Colorado Agency for Recovery Residences
Citation: SB 26-113 (BHA licensing page)
Opening or expanding a program in Colorado?
We confirm what Colorado requires for your services and levels of care, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. An outpatient program license is $1,995 per site. Every fee is flat and never depends on admissions or census.