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El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch

  • Pueblo, CO
  • Accredited
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

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El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch in Pueblo, Colorado, was a private, non-profit residential treatment facility known for serving at-risk youth with complex mental health, behavioral, and substance abuse issues. The ranch operated until 2017 and encompassed a 56-acre property that provided various therapeutic programs and residential care.

The mission of El Pueblo was to create a safe environment for at-risk youth and their families by offering comprehensive treatment and care. Licensed by the State of Colorado and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), it aimed to provide high-quality services to its residents.

  • Offered a continuum of care including outpatient, short-term, and long-term residential programs.
  • Specialized counseling for trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other adverse experiences.
  • Therapeutic approaches included cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-related counseling, and anger management.
  • Provided intensive outpatient treatment and relapse prevention strategies.

El Pueblo specialized in treating adolescents and young adults with addiction, mental health disorders, and various trauma-related issues. The facility primarily benefited at-risk youth. The ranch served children who had experienced trauma, giving them specialized support and counseling.

  • 2+ Accreditations
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • 2 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 6 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 13 Therapies & Programs

Accreditations

State License

SAMHSA

Staff

  • Missy LunaLPCLicensed Professional Counselor at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch
  • Esteven BenavidezStaff MemberEmployee at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch
  • Katie LangfordDCSDirector of Clinical Services at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch
  • Christine ZeitvogelStaff MemberEmployee at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch
  • Rolando FernandezCounselor ICounselor I at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch
  • Johna ArchuletaTransport DirectorTransport Director at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch

Conditions and Issues Treated

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

Inpatient treatment centers offer a safe, secure, and often medically supervised environment for drug or alcohol-addicted individuals. Many of these facilities are equipped to provide detoxification, treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, and aftercare programs. The patient typically spends 28 to 30 days at the facility and will receive extensive drug counseling.

Intensive outpatient treatment is a form of addiction care that allows patients to continue living at home while undergoing treatment. This type of care is appropriate for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. Intensive outpatient programs include regular visits to the facility providing therapy, and patients gradually return to their routine life. IOP benefits most when patients have a supportive family member or friend to help them recover.

The first step to getting into an intensive outpatient program is to attend a detoxification facility. Detoxification facilities are designed to remove substances from the body safely. The patient will attend sessions designed to help them understand their addiction and its impact on their lives. While in an intensive outpatient program, therapy sessions are scheduled three to five times per week, with the patient attending no more than two sessions in one day.

An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the facility for their therapy and other programs but can return home each night.

The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch‘s program is complete.
Outpatient treatment is a recovery approach that allows recovering addicts to live at home while getting rehab for addiction

An outpatient can include day treatments which include attending group sessions one hour per week. A person living in an outpatient environment may be allowed the opportunity to work full time if they choose to and continue studies without interruption from drugs/alcohol.

Outpatient treatment is an option for people who want to maintain their careers and families. Outpatients live at home but attend treatment such as individual counseling, group counseling, or twelve-step meetings during the day.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

Aftercare support is vital to the success of someone in drug or alcohol treatment. It involves assisting with entering a sober living home, getting career counseling or educational assistance and even getting the individual lined up with programs like AA and NA. This support helps recovering addicts readjust to normal day-to-day activities and maintain sobriety.

When a person is in drug or alcohol treatment, they have to increase their focus on themselves. They need to learn how to recognize the triggers that cause them to relapse and learn the habits that would benefit them if they were to be sober. This is all part of the growth in recovery, and aftercare is essential to that process.

Therapies & Programs

At El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch , to learn from past mistakes and improve one’s situation, the recovering person meets individually with a therapist. The counselor or therapist will address addiction causes, triggers, mental issues, dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans during this time. This is a very intense and challenging process. Some clients find it easier to open up to someone other than family or friends who understand their struggles with addiction.

Family therapy is a crucial part of drug treatment and getting sober. It is one of the most effective ways to help addicts stay on the path to long-term sobriety. An addict’s family can play a vital part in helping them to avoid relapse. They can spot the warning signs and help them get back on track.

In group therapy, recovering addicts meet with a therapist and other people in recovery. Some groups are closed, meaning only people who share the same addiction or problem can attend. Others are open to anyone who wants to stop using drugs or drinking alcohol. Group therapy sessions typically focus on one topic each week or month so that recovering addicts can discuss issues they face daily.

Trauma therapy allows people to face and learn from past traumas.

Many people suffer childhood traumas that lead to adult addiction. During treatment at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch [/type], you can move forward in your recovery and reclaim your sober future! Trauma is a common cause of psychological disorders like Addiction Disorder. It’s common in Addictive Disorders patients because traumatized people have strong emotions or thoughts that lead to addictive behaviors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that how we feel, think and act all interact together. It helps people explore their thoughts for problems (or false beliefs) that influence their mood and actions. CBT is very goal-oriented, which means that the therapist and patient work together on a specific problem. In addition to helping a client focus on thoughts that can be changed, CBT also allows them to take an active role in their treatment. Our thoughts determine our feelings and behaviors; our feelings affect our thoughts, and our behaviors change our thoughts and feelings.

Drug and alcohol addiction can lead to a breakdown in life skills. Learning certain life skills can help those who are struggling with addiction. Life skills training at El Pueblo Boys and Girls Ranch in Pueblo, CO teaches patients skills such as time management, budgeting, and social abilities to improve their quality of life and prevent relapse.

An addict’s life skills are maladaptive, meaning they are counterproductive. An addict may have learned poor time management skills growing up, have a hard time budgeting money, or be socially awkward. An addict’s poor life skills can lead to relapse and the inability to achieve long-term sobriety. Life skills training teaches patients effective coping mechanisms, which can help them live a clean and sober life.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Location & Contact

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    Address
    1 El Pueblo Ranch Way
    Pueblo, CO 81006

    Phone Number
    (719) 544-7496

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    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Family, Group, Individuals

    Listed October 25, 2021

    Updated June 24, 2024

    Pueblo, 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.

    Pueblo's breathtaking natural scenery, invigorating outdoor activities, and captivating arts scene create an enriching environment for personal growth. Sadly, methamphetamine and fentanyl-related deaths have seen an alarming rise in recent years, highlighting the urgency of addressing this crisis.

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