Momenta Recovery

The team at Momenta saved my daughter's life. They have a well thought-out therapeutic framework that allowed her to progress toward sobriety with graduated phases designed to give her the appropriate support as her needs evolved. At the same time they set expectations for her that also changed as she progressed. During her time as a resident she worked with a mix of medical and therapeutic staff until she was ready to move to a sober living situation. It was not always easy for her as she examined some root-cause issues and faced both ancient and recent trauma. She almost gave up on the program but stuck with it and we are all extremely grateful that she did. Throughout the process Momenta was also working to integrate my daughter with the Glenwood Springs sober community, and they drew on their relationships with local businesses to line up transitional employment. After several months my daughter was able to stand on her own and contribute back to the sober community, supporting others following a similar path.

On week 2 of treatment, the therapists decided it would be a good idea to have every staff member (even without proper credentials) to write one positive and one negative about every client. I had two really nasty ones written about me that were anonymous, calling me delusional and other things - and the only positive thing is that i was “staying here” (this was when i just arrived, my mind was not in the right place to hear anything like this) they realized this lesson was awful, other clients received hurtful and unhelpful anonymous notes. they ended the activity early, and promised that i could have a sit down conversation with the people who wrote the things about me for clarity. they never told me, i never got closure. i’m still convinced it was the owner. they also lied about many things. empty promises. treated you like a criminal. and they wanted to force agnostic/atheists into believing in god, they wanted me to believe that i couldn’t quit without faith. there was another woman struggling and possibly using while in rehab, they used me to try to get her to talk about how she’s using. it felt inappropriate, I’m not a professional and i barely knew this woman. the food was filled with oil and fat, and everyone gained weight, while they tried to search for a different chef. by the time they did i was leaving. i gained 25 pounds. i truly believe that i could have been treated in another facility easily. i wanted to quit, i had my rock bottom, and i was determined. however this company saw me as $$$ and they convinced my mom that i needed an extra month in rehab. if i was to say, “i don’t need a that” well, that doesn’t sound that convincing from an addict… so my mom spent more money than she needed to. and i spent another month, repeating the same lessons i had done already, very under-stimulated with very little entertainment (they had a small small bookshelf, and only let us watch tv 15-20 minutes a week) and became severely depressed to where i needed 10 hours of sleep. looking back 5 years later, i can say that this place doesn’t have the best intentions. there are a few good people that work there, but overall the management and organization is sub par, and there is something sketchy about it, and exploitative and experimental. i can’t explain it completely. i was very addicted to cigarettes and they tried to hypnotize me, it didn’t work, unfortunately. but, about a year after i left, i saw a tiktok talking about a book- and i was able to quit. it’s called Easy way to quit smoking cigarettes by allen carr. but- they wont tell you about the easy way for things, they wouldn’t make enough money that way. i recommend picking somewhere they doesn’t have so many 1 star reviews, best of luck 💕 recovery is possible 👍

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Momenta Recovery. The level of care, compassion, and genuine support I’ve received here has been life-changing. The staff consistently go above and beyond, creating a space that feels safe, supportive, and empowering. From the day to day techs, th operations team, and even the chefs — everyone employed by momenta will love you until you learn to love yourself. In particular, my therapist Courtney has been instrumental in my recovery. Because of her dedication, insight, and unwavering support, I am achieving sobriety milestones I have never been able to reach before. She meets me with empathy, honesty, and encouragement every step of the way, and I’m incredibly grateful for her. Momenta has given me tools, confidence, and hope for a future I once struggled to imagine. While some of their rules are stricter than other treatment centers I’ve been to, the rules are clearly there for a reason and work! If you’re looking for a recovery program that truly cares about the whole person and can guide the individual through ALL the stages of early recovery, I cannot recommend Momenta Recovery enough. It was a wonderfully safe place to recover (and not to mention absolutely beautiful!!!).

A dear friend’s daughter was a patient at this facility for nearly 3 months. I spent time with her following her discharge , and was seriously concerned by the care she received . I have a long history with family members with mental health issues including inpatient mental health as well as an Hazelden facility in Chicago and my own work as a guidance counselor. The therapists who treated her as well as her case manager all sounded like amateurs, with insufficient training to treat a person with comorbidities like trauma, addiction, and depression. The astronomical cost of this program relative to its quality and effectiveness is ridiculous . She was treated rudely and without any oversight by a psychiatrist or even a psychologist . LCSW s with the minimum of credentials are not qualified to manage complex issues. I wouldn’t hire them as babysitters. Although this place may meet the minimum standards to open its doors, the actual quality of care is far below a minimum . This woman was released feeling more distraught, lonely, and anxious. I heartily recommend you look elsewhere for your loved ones. One star feels like too much. My friends daughter had to be moved to another facility and her condition improved noticeably within the first 2 weeks. Old reviews may not take into account the present staff- it seems there is a lot of turnover.

They don’t even deserve 1 star! Disappointed and disgusted with the care of my daughter after many years of addiction and abuse she suffered a severe domestic violence event. We sent her to Momenta to heal and they provided low class therapy, a smelly room over the kitchen with potentially harmful exhaust, alienation from her family , and poor decisions related to her care , health and well being. Do not send anyone you care for to this facility. Absentee owner, Dan Johnson, of Danco builders is apathetic and unapologetic. Seriously, not only worthless but also dangerous to the wellness of its clients

My (adult) kid was failing to move forward in life due to addiction and emotional control challenges. Momenta came highly recommended from two professionals in the addiction treatment field. While my kid went voluntarily, from my perspective as parent addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment is a rollercoaster ride. My kid wavered between wanting treatment and hating treatment because it is hard being away and it is hard being sober. Everyone at Momenta knew my kid, and tried hard to walk that fine line between helping my kid continue to stick with treatment and realizing treatment is not working (because of fighting treatment) and avoid wasting everyone's time and money. My kid got sober and although my kid left treatment before the important 90 day mark, my kid hopefully is on the right path. Thank you Dirk and others at Momenta.

As a therapist and the owner of another treatment center in Colorado, I would have no hesitation sending clients or loved ones to Momenta. The holistic, trauma-focused approach they take to care helps clients address the root cause of their behavior, which is so crucial to instilling lasting change. The space is warm and inviting, and the staff goes above and beyond to support the women in the program. I am so glad we have Momenta as a trusted gender-specific resource in Colorado!

The people leaving one star reviews are likely those who have had no prior experience with treatment or simply could not commit themselves to the sacrifices that residential treatment requires. I would like to preface this by saying I am in no way connected to this facility by family relationship or paid testimonial, and completed a full 90 days here. I have experienced truly horrible treatment at other facilities and was incredibly hesitant to come to residential treatment here. I came in incredibly skeptical and vocal of my skepticism. From the very first time I spoke to Madison, the admissions director, I was immediately put at ease. Though I experienced challenges throughout my time here, the staff has handled them professionally and ensured my comfort and safety throughout. The administrative staff handles feedback very well and are willing to make reasonable changes to programming as appropriate. I came in largely not wanting to get sober for the long run, and am leaving both inspired and hopeful in my recovery. Before attending Momenta, I could not imagine a future for myself, and I could not be more grateful to the staff here for their help in ensuring I felt confident in my life and recovery before discharge. Alumni are a huge part of the program here. We frequently had past clients speak at Friday meetings, or come by for dinner. This in itself is a huge testament to Momenta's commitment to support not only while clients are in the program, but as they progress to other living situations and stages of their recovery. I have made connections here that I feel confident will last a lifetime, and I know that should I ever struggle in the future, Momenta will continue to be a resource for me. I am incredibly grateful for this program, the staff, and fellow clients. I would recommend this program to anyone struggling with trauma or addiction.