Compassionate Recovery Carefor Colorado Communities
Getting back on solid ground can take time. Some days feel steady, some do not, and that is part of the picture for a lot of people. Mountain West supports individuals across Colorado with outpatient care, access to sober living, peer support, and practical guidance that helps recovery feel more manageable.
The focus is simple, helping people build stability, reconnect with purpose, and keep moving forward with real support around them.
Who We Are
Mountain West serves people who need more than a handoff and a phone number. Some are stepping down from detox or residential treatment. Some are coming back to the community and trying to get steady again. Others are picking themselves up after a relapse or looking for a more structured recovery environment that actually feels supportive.
This is a Colorado based recovery program offering outpatient recovery services, supportive sober living, peer navigation, and individualized care. Support is shaped around the person, not the other way around. That matters, because no two recovery stories look the same.
Mountain West works with individuals across Aurora, the Denver Metro, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. No matter where someone is starting from, the focus stays the same, helping them build stability, reconnect with purpose, and keep moving forward.
Our Approach to Recovery
Support shouldn’t feel like a copy-and-paste job because no two recovery stories are alike. Mountain West works with individuals at various stages of the process, such as ending treatment, recovering from a setback, or attempting to establish more order in daily life.
For some, outpatient treatments are the first step toward that help. For others, it might involve recovery mentorship, peer navigation, or sober living. Finding a setup that works for the individual is important, not making them fit the setup.
There is also a practical side to recovery that cannot be ignored. Stable housing, better routines, work goals, accountability, and community all play a part. That is why Mountain West looks at the bigger picture too, not only treatment, but the everyday pieces that help someone keep going when life gets real.
Our Story and Values
Mountain West was built by people who understand recovery from more than one angle. That includes professional experience, lived experience, and a clear view of the gaps that can make early recovery harder than it needs to be.
Too often, people leave treatment and run straight into the same instability that made progress hard in the first place. Housing may be uncertain. Support may be inconsistent. Community can feel far away right when it matters most. Mountain West was created to help bridge that gap between treatment, sober living, and long term support in the community.
The heart behind the program is simple. Recovery support should be thoughtful, steady, and built around real people living real lives. It should give people a better shot at stability, not hand them a plan that falls apart the second life gets complicated.
That belief shows up in the values that guide the work every day.
Compassion
Empathy, comprehension, and respect are the foundations of care. Instead of being treated like a case file or a setback, people deserve to be treated like human beings.
Integrity
Here, trust is important. When it comes to providing help and fostering connections, Mountain West prioritizes integrity, openness, and responsibility.
Quality
Good intentions are not enough on their own. Quality means structured programs, professional guidance, and support that has real depth behind it.
Innovation
Real life can be unpredictable, and recovery is a personal process. In order to meet individuals in ways that are beneficial, relevant, and practical, Mountain West continues to modify its strategy.
Collaboration
Recovery is stronger when people are not trying to do it alone. Mountain West works alongside clients, families, providers, and community partners to create support that feels connected rather than pieced together.
Mountain West’s first house, Xenia House, for men, opens in Denver Tech Center.
Partnering with OneMH, to begin running recovery groups within our houses.
Partnering with a Clinical Director & staff, Mountain West homes upgraded to CARR Level 3 Sober Living homes.
First full time employee, Housing Director is added to staff.
First Women’s house, Oakland House, opens on February 1st.
Mountain West begins operations of our Mental Health/Dual-Diagnosis/Competency program.
Mountain West’s Colorado HQ opens in Aurora.
Mountain West-Launch Program begins accepting residents. This program is designed to allow those with the least amount of resources, to still get quality treatment.
Mountain West-Launch Program expands operations to accept women residents.
Mountain West’s Holly House opens in Denver.
Expansion into bigger office space.
Meet Our Team
Mountain West is made up of licensed clinicians, peer navigators, and recovery support professionals who stay closely involved with clients throughout recovery.
Many bring professional training, and some also bring lived recovery experience, which adds another layer of understanding and trust. That mix matters. It helps create support that feels personal, grounded, and connected to real life.
Kyle Errington
Kyle Errington is a leader at Mountain West with a background spanning military service, engineering, and business consulting. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served in aviation with multiple deployments to the Middle East and participated in humanitarian missions. As someone in long-term recovery, Kyle brings both professional expertise and personal experience to his work, driven by a commitment to service, growth, and creating meaningful impact in the recovery community.
Matt Hickcox
Matt Hickcox serves as Chief Financial Officer at Mountain West, bringing both financial expertise and lived experience to his role. With a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face when transitioning from the Department of Corrections, Matt is passionate about creating pathways to support and stability. His work is driven by a commitment to helping individuals rebuild their lives and access meaningful opportunities in recovery.
Drew Errington
Drew Errington is committed to the mission of ensuring those with the least have access to the best in recovery care. With a background in Accounting, Human Resources, and Risk Management, he brings a strong operational and strategic foundation to Mountain West. Drew holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Northern Colorado and serves on the Dean’s Leadership Committee for the Monfort College of Business. His passion for the work is rooted in personal experiences with addiction within his family and close relationships, motivating him to help build high-quality, supportive environments for recovery.
Tino Romero
Tino Romero brings over 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field, having served in roles ranging from residential counselor to executive director. He holds a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential and a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from CSU Global. With 23 years of personal recovery, Tino’s work is rooted in the belief that recovery is a transformative and life-changing process that should be accessible to all who struggle with addiction.
Chris Seaman
Chris Seaman has over seven years of experience in addiction treatment and recovery housing. He is dedicated to expanding access to recovery housing and outpatient support, with a focus on ensuring that anyone seeking change has the resources and support to achieve it. Chris is driven by a strong belief in the power of recovery and the importance of accessible, high-quality care.
Megan Cortez
Megan Cortez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience in mental health and addiction services. She has spent more than a decade working in a hospital emergency department and currently teaches at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. Megan holds an LCSW, an MBA in Health Care Management, and a Master’s degree in Sociology. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders, bringing both clinical expertise and compassion to her work.
Community Impact and Partnerships
Recovery tends to work better when support is connected instead of scattered. That is one reason Mountain West works with healthcare providers, treatment centers, referral organizations, and other community resources across Colorado.
These partnerships help create a more coordinated experience for clients and families. A person may come to Mountain West through a treatment provider, a healthcare system, a community organization, or a correctional reentry program. Wherever the referral starts, the goal is the same, helping people stay connected to the care, housing, and support they need as they move through recovery.
This kind of collaboration also helps strengthen the recovery community in a broader sense. It creates more continuity, fewer dead ends, and a better chance for people to move forward with support that actually lines up.
Why Choose Mountain West
Picking a recovery program is a personal decision. A lot of programs can look alike at first glance, but the real question is whether the support feels solid, honest, and practical in day to day life.
At Mountain West, care is built around the person. A person can require peer assistance and outpatient care. Someone else might be seeking more structure, sobriety, or assistance in determining what to do following treatment. The goal is to create a strategy that makes sense for the person’s current situation rather than where others believe they ought to go.
Another part of it is the people. Mountain West brings together experienced clinicians and peer recovery professionals who understand how recovery can look in real life, not only in theory. With locations across Colorado, clients can stay connected to care while also staying closer to the support systems and communities around them.
Start Your Recovery Journey Today
Reaching out can be the most difficult aspect at times. It’s not that people don’t want assistance, but rather that it can be difficult to take the initial step. Things can feel more obvious after a little discussion.
Mountain West is available to discuss your options and assist you in finding a route that works, whether you are seeking support for yourself or attempting to assist someone you care about. It’s not necessary to start recovery with a major breakthrough. Sometimes it starts with a call, a question, or a quiet decision that it is time for something better.
Mountain West’s first house, Xenia House, for men, opens in Denver Tech Center.
Partnering with OneMH, to begin running recovery groups within our houses.
Partnering with a Clinical Director & staff, Mountain West homes upgraded to CARR Level 3 Sober Living homes.
Mountain West begins operations of our Mental Health/Dual-Diagnosis/Competency program.
First Women’s house, Oakland House, opens on February 1st.
First full time employee, Housing Director is added to staff.
Mountain West’s Colorado HQ opens in Aurora.
Mountain West-Launch Program begins accepting residents. This program is designed to allow those with the least amount of resources, to still get quality treatment.
Mountain West-Launch Program expands operations to accept women residents.
Mountain West’s Holly House opens in Denver.
Expansion into bigger office space.
Our Locations Across Colorado
Mountain West provides recovery services across several Colorado communities, making it easier for individuals to stay connected to treatment, sober living, and the support systems around them. Access matters. So does staying close to the people, providers, and resources that help recovery feel sustainable over time.
Services are available in:
- Aurora, Main Campus
- Denver Metro
- Fort Collins
- Colorado Springs
Each location is part of a larger network of support, giving clients a place to continue their recovery with structure, consistency, and local connection.