Mental Health Center Of Denver

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER MISSION STATEMENT IS ENRICHING LIVES AND MINDS BY FOCUSING ON STRENGTHS AND WELL-BEING AND TREATMENTS THAT HELP RECOVERY TO WELL-BEING.

ADULT RECOVERY SERVICES: ENGAGES PEOPLE EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS FROM MILD TO SEVERE INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE OR HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HOMELESS, HOSPITALIZED, OR INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRY, OUTPATIENT, ENHANCED OUTPATIENT, PHARMACY, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, HIGH INTENSITY TREATMENT, CRISIS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, BENEFITS ACQUISITION, AND PRIMARY CARE. USING OUR NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED RECOVERY NEEDS LEVELS INSTRUMENT, WE MATCH PEOPLE WITH THE TREATMENT THAT BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS THROUGH A TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL.

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES: PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHICH SUPPORT THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. OUR TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED STAFF PROVIDE RESPONSIVE, EFFECTIVE AND INDIVIDUALIZED COMMUNITY-BASED CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO 18 AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE: CLINICAL PROGRAMS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN OUTPATIENT CLINICS, PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE CLINICS, FAMILIES' HOMES, EARLY LEARNING CENTERS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND AN INTENSIVE DAY TREATMENT CLASSROOM. OTHER PROGRAMS ADDRESS YOUTH SUICIDE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, AND FAMILIES WHOSE PRIMARY LANGUAGE MAY BE SPANISH OR LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH. DAHLIA CAMPUS FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WAS DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO ALLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO CONNECT, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND FIND SUPPORTS NEEDED TO INCREASE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. DAHLIA CAMPUS PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY PROTEIN FROM AN URBAN FARM AND AQUAPONICS GREENHOUSE. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER SERVICES SUCH AS A FOOD PANTRY, PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY AND PRESCHOOL THAT ALLOW THE COMMUNITY TO THRIVE.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: OFFERS ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER, CO-OCCURING DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. WE PROVIDE LONGER-TERM LIVING SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO CONTINUE TO NEED INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILL ASSISTANCE. ALL RESIDENTIAL HOUSING OPTIONS PROVIDE A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT MODELED ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE PRINCIPLES AND SUPPORT RESIDENTS TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM OPERATES 14 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOUSES AND NINE APARTMENT BUILDINGS. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE WITH CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO HELP MORE THAN 600 HOUSEHOLDS FIND HOUSING THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS THROUGH VOUCHER PROGRAMS. AND WE OFFER THESE HOMES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF CLINICAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, INCLUDING: PSYCHIATRY, FINANCIAL COACHING AND SUPPORT, ALTERNATIVES TO HOSPITALIZATION, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL CARE, SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELING, ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC BENEFITS, SUPPORT FOR FAMILY LIFE AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A STRONG LINK BETWEEN STABLE HOUSING AND EFFECTIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVES.