Instruction in independent living skills, such as cooking, laundry and personal hygiene are incorporated into the daily routine. Participating in community activities and therapy are also integral components of the program. The CATC - Residential program helps the adolescents gain the necessary skills to transition to community living. The CATC - School program is an alternative school, which offers a specialized curriculum, designed to meet the needs of students with a dual diagnosis, from the ages of 9 to 21 years old, in a highly structured environment. The school facility, located on Laradon's main campus in north Denver, has six classrooms as well as two kitchens and two specialized learning centers.
Instructional focus is on functional academics, covering reading, writing and arithmetic.
Vocational training and psychotherapy are also integral aspects of the program. The CATC - School program helps the students gain the necessary skills to transition to public school or community employment. In 1999, Laradon opened a new group home as part of the CATC program. Laradon provides 24-hour supervision for up to six adolescent males. Each adolescent has his own bedroom.