IDEA Thornton - Thornton, Colorado

Antonio A.

Caught 2 DUI’s went here for treatment, had a great experience! Paul Padilla is really nice and cares about his work and helping people succeed through their addictions/recovery. Also had the pleasure of having his wife Crystal Padilla as my counselor as well, She was very relatable and opened up with her experiences and allowed us to feel safe and really grasp the treatments to better ourselves and have success. The commitment and dedication of the staff and counselors is beyond amazing. Thank you Paul, Crystal and IDEA for all that you do and continue changing lives and helping people find sobriety!

Raymond C.

It is beneficial to engage in a conversation with them about the positive and supportive nature of the community. Maintain a positive outlook, persist in your efforts, and continue to strive for success. Remember that you will achieve your goals and accomplish everything you set out to do. Refrain from dwelling on past mistakes or failures. My first experience with DUI treatment was with Paul. He’s an amazing example of someone who takes care of everything they can. He was help with the me and student of all things and has been doing great!

Mario C.

When I first started treatment at IDEA. I didn't know what to expect and was reluctant on, if I should continue going and give up on attending Paul Padilla was and is a great teacher. His lesson plan and energy is second to none. I give thanks to him for helping me realize what I was worth not only to the people around me. But to MYSELF. I would recommend anyone who needed to do classes and to find themselves at IDEA with Paul Padilla. If I can complete this course and education, anyone can. I can't thank him and the program enough.. 💯

Martin Q.

If you’re going through tough times and are looking for help such as substance abuse groups, I highly recommend coming to IDEA. Aside from having multiple recourses the councilors there make you feel heard. Paul Padilla stood out the most from my treatment, sharing his background and telling us about what he’s been through has shown me he isn’t there for a paycheck but genuinely cares that people better their life’s and make smarter decisions. Even though I am no longer in treatment I would go back just to listen to him crack jokes and give some of the best life advice I have heard throughout my years.

Daniel S.

I worked with Paul Padilla and it was an experience that I not only needed, but felt like I deserved.

Paul had such a welcoming environment and such an openness to his groups that I did not expect. I spent about 38 weeks working with Paul not once did I feel embarrassed or ashamed to go to Idea BECAUSE of the support I received.

If you find yourself in a position to be attending this facility, I would strongly recommend trying to work with Paul if you can because change is definitely possible here.

Cody P.

Terrible- staff is rude and try to make you pay for parenting classes through them when the probation offers them for free. Their counselor gives everyone a sheet of paper and leaves to teach another class scheduled at the same time and says you have to sit in the room for at least an hour before you can get credit. Shows they are all about money if they double book classrooms and just state you need to sit there for an hour while they are gone

Alex F.

WARNING: DO NOT COME HERE!! This place has a tendency to reschedule appointments and take your money without proper justification. If you try to defend yourself, you’ll be branded as having an attitude. Standing up for yourself will only work against you here! Remember, the owner is also your evaluator, which means complaints won’t go anywhere. Save your money and look elsewhere!

Pablo R.

I want to go ahead and share my experience with you all. I caught my first DUI, and going into IDEA I was so worried, nervous and confused. Everything sucked. Until I met Paul Padilla, he sat with me and explained how things were gonna work out throughout the classes, help me understand the process with UA’s, probation etc.
Going into my first class online and in person, he made everyone in his classroom feel , respected, and made sure to let us know it was a safe place to share, good days bad days and essentially help us go through this course of Level 2 education. Mr. Padilla made the classes not feel like classes at all. Time flew because he’s passionate about teaching. Thanks to him I learned to open up , and he made me realize that when you’re willing, change is possible! I will forever be greatful!