A Reimagined Approach to Adolescent Recovery
Originally established in 1987, the Youth Recovery Center (YRC) at Valley View has been thoughtfully reimagined to reflect decades of advances in addiction science and adolescent behavioral health treatment. Reopening in 2026 as a highly structured ASAM Level 3.5 residential program, the YRC provides specialized treatment for adolescents inside Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. For thousands of years, the Native Ute people came to this unique area for its immense healing potential, calling the thermal mineral springs "Yampah"—or "Big Medicine." Today, the YRC honors that legacy by combining nationally recognized clinical expertise with compassionate, individualized care in a supported healing environment.
We specialize in treating co-occurring substance use and behavioral health disorders, recognizing that true healing requires addressing both conditions together.
We combine nationally recognized clinical expertise with compassionate care to help young people heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery.
Located within Valley View in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, YRC combines nationally recognized clinical expertise with compassionate, individualized care in a supportive healing environment. Our team helps young people heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting recovery.
Our Approach
Treating the Whole Person
Recovery is more than addressing substance use. Our approach is rooted in understanding, not judgment. We look beneath the surface to explore the life experiences and trauma that may have led to these challenges, or other behavioral health conditions that may impact substance use.
Our evidence-based, trauma-focused program looks beyond symptoms to understand the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to a young person’s struggles. We partner closely with patients to design individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique strengths and goals. Because lasting recovery relies on a strong support system, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with patients, families, schools, and referral partners to ensure success during treatment and far beyond.
At YRC, we believe lasting recovery is built through a combination of clinical care, supportive relationships, meaningful experiences, and strong family engagement. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively with patients, families, schools, and referral partners to support successful outcomes during treatment and beyond.
