A Phased Approach to Lifelong Recovery
Jaywalker Lodge’s continuum of care is a deliberately phased journey designed to build a durable foundation for recovery. Each stage introduces greater independence while maintaining a high level of clinical and community support, guiding men from intensive residential care to self-sufficient sober living.
Program Length: 3 – 21 Days
Before full admission, new clients enter "The Landing," a crucial orientation period. Here, they undergo a comprehensive assessment, stabilize, and begin to acclimate to the 12-Step community and the Jaywalker culture, ensuring they are ready for the intensive work ahead.
Program Length: Minimum 90 Days
This is the core residential phase, featuring intensive clinical therapy, deep 12-Step work, adventure-based experiential learning, and community living. The focus is on addressing the root causes of addiction and building a powerful peer support network.
Program Length: 90+ Days
After The Lodge, men move to the Solutions program to practice sober living skills in the real world. This phase emphasizes employment, volunteering, and continued clinical support, helping clients apply their recovery tools with greater autonomy.
Held every six weeks, this intensive, four-day program brings families into the recovery process. Through education, multi-family group therapy, and individual sessions, families learn about addiction, heal communication breakdowns, and become an effective part of their loved one's support system.
Environment & Housing
Jaywalker Lodge's campus is integrated into the vibrant mountain town of Carbondale, Colorado. Clients reside in comfortable, well-maintained, home-like houses, not institutional dorms. This setting promotes real-world accountability and a profound sense of community. The living situation involves shared rooms, a key component in fostering the brotherhood and peer support that is central to the Jaywalker model. With an occupancy of 16-30 men, the environment is intimate yet diverse, creating a powerful dynamic for growth and recovery.
Clients live in comfortable houses within the Carbondale community, fostering accountability and real-world sober living skills.
The program is voluntary and operates on an open campus, built on a foundation of trust, personal responsibility, and commitment.
Rooms are shared with a roommate, which is a deliberate part of the program designed to build fellowship and peer accountability.
Policies & Requirements
Clients must be medically cleared and fully detoxed prior to admission. Jaywalker does not provide on-site detox services.
Clients on Medication-Assisted Treatment (e.g., Suboxone) are evaluated on a case-by-case basis for admission.
To accommodate clients, smoking and vaping are permitted, but only in designated outdoor areas on campus.
Personal phones and laptops are prohibited during the residential Lodge phase. Access is restored during the Solutions program.
Full and active engagement in all scheduled therapies, 12-Step meetings, community activities, and expeditions is required.
Family participation in the scheduled Family Week program and bi-weekly support calls is a core component of treatment.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
Jaywalker stands out for its long-term, men-only extended-care model. The unique combination of deep 12-Step immersion, rigorous clinical therapy, transformative adventure-based experiences in the Rockies, and a powerful peer and alumni community creates a comprehensive environment for profound, lasting change.
Jaywalker offers extended-care programs for adult men with substance use disorders, including addiction to alcohol, opiates, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs.
Yes, Jaywalker provides an integrated approach to treatment. Clinical and psychiatric services address co-occurring mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders alongside substance use treatment.
The therapeutic model is robust and varied, including 12-Step facilitation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, trauma-informed care, experiential/adventure therapy, family programming, and fitness/wellness integration.
The program is fundamentally based on 12-Step immersion. There is no mention of SMART Recovery or Celebrate Recovery. The focus is on a deep, practical application of the 12-Step principles.
No, Jaywalker Lodge is not a faith-based program. However, it offers spiritual care to support clients in exploring their own spirituality as a component of recovery, which aligns with the principles of the 12-Steps.
Jaywalker Lodge was founded and has been helping men find recovery since 2005.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs depend on the length of stay and the specific phase of treatment. The estimated self-pay cost for the initial 90-day Lodge program is a minimum of $45,000. Jaywalker works with out-of-network insurance providers, which can significantly offset the cost.
Yes, Jaywalker accepts most major PPO insurance plans on an out-of-network basis. They are not in-network with any provider and do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
No, Jaywalker does not provide detox services. All clients must be medically cleared and fully sober before arriving to begin their assessment at "The Landing." The admissions team can provide referrals for detox if needed.
Yes, clients on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), such as Suboxone or Vivitrol, are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Admission depends on an individual clinical and medical assessment.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
Jaywalker is an extended-care program. The initial residential phase at The Lodge has a minimum 90-day commitment. Many men stay for the full continuum of care, which can last from six months to a year, including transitional and outpatient phases.
Clients live in comfortable, home-like residences in the Carbondale community. Private rooms are not available; clients share a room with a roommate. This is an intentional part of the program designed to build community, accountability, and prevent isolation.
No, Jaywalker operates as an open campus. The program is voluntary, and doors are not locked. Success relies on the client's personal commitment to their recovery and the strong accountability within the community.
During the residential Lodge phase, personal electronics like phones and laptops are not permitted to ensure full focus on recovery. Access is granted in later phases (e.g., the Solutions program). Smoking and vaping are allowed in designated outdoor areas.
Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing for Colorado's seasons (including outdoor/ski gear), personal toiletries (alcohol-free), prescriptions in original bottles, and personal identification.
Leave at Home: All electronic devices (phones, laptops), drugs/alcohol, weapons, valuable items, and inappropriate or offensive clothing.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of licensed clinical staff, including therapists and addiction counselors. The team also includes consulting psychiatrists for medication management and dual diagnosis care, as well as fitness, wellness, and spiritual care professionals.
You will be in treatment with a community of adult men who are serious about their recovery. The program is cohort-based, creating a strong sense of brotherhood. The clientele is typically a regular population of privately insured individuals committed to a long-term recovery process.
Family involvement is a cornerstone of the program. Jaywalker hosts an intensive four-day Family Week every six weeks. Additionally, bi-weekly family support groups are held via Zoom. Informal weekend visits are generally not part of the structured program.
Jaywalker is known for its exceptionally strong and active alumni community. After completing the primary programs, men have access to ongoing support, alumni events, and a vast network of peers dedicated to maintaining sobriety and supporting one another.
Payment & Cost Information
Out-of-Network Insurance
Jaywalker Lodge is an out-of-network provider for most PPO insurance plans. Their admissions team is skilled at working with insurance companies to maximize your benefits and explain your financial responsibility. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, please call for the most accurate pricing. The following is an estimate for the initial residential phase.
- Residential Program (90 Days):$45,000+
- (Other programs vary)Call for pricing
Accepted Out-of-Network Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Anthem
United Healthcare
UMR
GEHA
And Other PPO Plans
