Diversus Health - West Moreno Avenue
Diversus Health - West Moreno Avenue, located in Colorado Springs, CO, is a behavioral health facility focusing on adult psychiatry and substance abuse counseling. This center serves El Paso, Park, and Teller counties and is part of a non-profit organization committed to community mental health.
The mission of Diversus Health is centered on providing exceptional behavioral healthcare to individuals and families, championing diverse experiences, and aiding clients on their mental health journeys. In 2023, they received the SAMHSA award for "Recovery and Resilience: Moving Forward After COVID."
- Outpatient Treatment: Offers comprehensive outpatient treatment for adults, particularly those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
- Continuum of Care: Provides services ranging from crisis intervention to long-term therapy to ensure continuous support.
- Group and Individual Counseling: Available counseling options cater to the unique needs of each individual.
- Medication Management: Medication management services help to ensure clients receive optimal psychiatric care.
Specializing in addiction and substance abuse disorders, Diversus Health helps adults in Colorado Springs with diverse mental health needs, offering tailored solutions for comprehensive recovery.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 15 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 13 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
LegitScript
Staff
- Adam RobertsPresident and CEOLeads Diversus Health with a focus on community mental health services.
- Rebecca McCayVice President of NursingOversees nursing programs and infection control at Diversus Health.
- Jeff WestonGeneral CounselManages legal issues and integrates functions across departments.
- Katie BlickenderferChief Clinical OfficerOversees outpatient mental health and substance use services.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse is defined by the continued use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences, such as legal or work problems. It can be treated using a variety of services, including therapy and medication.
Substance abuse treatment is beneficial for:
- People who have been using drugs or alcohol for a long time.
- People who have been using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.
- People who have a mental health disorder in conjunction with substance abuse.
- People who continue to use drugs or alcohol despite the harmful effects they cause on their own life and the lives of others.
- People who have had multiple failed attempts at recovery without medical assistance.
If you believe that addiction treatment is right for you or a loved one, you can contact your primary care physician, or search for addiction treatment centers in your area. Treatment is beneficial to people who are motivated towards recovery, and who understand the benefits of professional care.
Dual-Diagnosis
There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.
The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.
The outpatient programs in Colorado Springs, CO are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.
Patients can be administered on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.
Therapies & Programs
People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.
Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.
Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.
Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people understand how they connect their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It also helps put those with borderline personality disorder into control for managing mental struggles.
A new study has shown that DBT works for those with self-harm behaviors and addictions by giving them therapy they can relate to and understand.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.
Addicts often experience intense cravings for sugary foods during recovery. By teaching addicts how to eat well and stay healthy, therapists can help them manage their cravings over the course of treatment.
During these sessions, Colorado Springs, Colorado dietitians and therapists will offer advice about healthy eating options and teach addicts how to make specific changes in their diet that can help reduce the effects of cravings during recovery.This type of therapy is often used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying specific triggers and developing strategies to help addicts avoid relapse, most individuals can overcome their cravings and stay sober for good after they finish rehab.
The first step to becoming a non-smoker is the choice to quit smoking. Nicotine replacement therapies are effective because they provide you with the nicotine you are addicted to without inhaling carcinogens from cigarettes.
There are several types of NRT. These include:
- Nicotine gum
- Nicotine patches (transdermal systems)
- Nasal spray
- Lozenges
The benefits to using NRT can include:
- Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer
- Reduce the anxiety and irritability associated with quitting smoking
- Reduce the risk of type II diabetes.
- Improved fertility in women
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Diversus Health - West Moreno Avenue
Experiential Therapy allows addicts to release emotions in a safe environment. The process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas. LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium is one of the most popular forms of experiential therapy.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
875 West Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone Number
(719) 572-6100
Additional Locations
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Location
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875 West Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905 -
(719) 572-6100
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Diversus Health
Listed July 11, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Colorado Springs, Colorado Addiction and Treatment
The Centennial State has slipped to a ranking of 12th in the country for drug abuse. Each year around 24% of the state's population uses illegal drugs while nearly 5% of its population abuses alcohol. Substance-related deaths in Colorado were responsible for 15.12% between 2008 and 2017. Fortunately, Colorado drug and alcohol addiction treatment are available to help a person overcome addiction.
Colorado Springs boasts an outdoor playground with over 9,000 acres of parks, trails, and geological wonders like Garden of the Gods. Its vibrant arts scene includes the acclaimed Sangre de Cristo Arts Center. In 2020, fentanyl-related deaths more than doubled in El Paso County, with drug-related deaths increasing 43% from 2019 to 2020.
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