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Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court

Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court

  • Boulder, CO
  • Outpatient

Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court is a behavioural health services facility providing treatment options for mental health and substance abuse issues. Serving the Boulder area since 1972, this center offers a range of services for adults and adolescents, including prevention, outreach, residential and inpatient treatment. Bucknell Court specializes in providing treatment plans that specifically target mental health and substance abuse, as well as providing supportive services to assist individuals and families in the recovery process.

The team of experts at Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court take a comprehensive approach to substance abuse treatment that begins with evaluation, education and counseling. The center's residential and inpatient treatment programs focus on detoxification and abstinence and provide clients with the tools needed to sustain long-term recovery. Support groups, lifestyle coaching, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation services are also available to help people build a foundation of sobriety while addressing the underlying causes of addiction.

Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Colorado’s Office of Behavioral Health, and is a recognized provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The center also provides specialized services for adolescents, veterans, and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. The staff at Bucknell Court have also been recognized for their top notch services with the 2019 Human Services award from the Boulder Chamber of Commerce.

  • 1 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 1 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English
  • 10 Therapies & Programs
  • Multiple Locations

Conditions and Issues Treated

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

“Outpatient treatment is ideal for those who have a lower intensity addiction. It’s also suitable for those with a supportive environment and those on a tight budget.

Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. It may involve weekly sessions instead of daily. Peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be used and anti-addiction medication.

Therapies & Programs

No single treatment works for all addicts; therefore, the goal of treatment and therapy should be to find what works best for each individual. Some people requiring addiction treatment may only need a few weeks of inpatient care. Others will require long-term residential care. Tolerance and withdrawal levels vary from person to person and thus affect the intensity of the treatment needed.

If an individualized approach to treatment and therapy is not offered, addicts may fail to reap benefits from their efforts. Professionals must customize plans according to their patient’s needs, limitations, and strengths. The goal of all forms of addiction treatment should be for addicts to find healthy ways to cope with their addiction and its underlying causes.

Couples therapy for drug addiction is a unique form of therapy that allows family members to work through the emotional issues of their loved one’s addiction together. Family members can support each other while learning how to cope with the addiction and encourage healthy changes.

Accordingly, couples therapy for drug addiction is designed for an addict and their significant other or spouse. The two will work with a therapist to learn how the addiction affects themselves and the relationship and how to break the negative patterns of behavior that may have developed.

Drug addiction can destroy a person’s life, as well as their family and friends. The loss of one’s ability to choose how to live and behave often leads the addict into depression, anger, guilt, and many emotional problems.

The therapies usually include siblings, children, and parents who are involved in their daily lives. These sessions are vital because they address past issues that may have hampered an addict’s or alcoholic’s recovery and provide support at a crucial time!

One of the most critical aspects of family therapy is helping addicts’ loved ones see their situation in a new light. It’s also one of the most challenging things a family can do when a loved one struggles with addiction or alcoholism.

Group therapy is held in a safe, controlled setting where patients can feel comfortable sharing their struggles and gaining perspective through shared conversations. It takes place in a group rather than one on one to prevent feelings of isolation or being unique in their situation while creating an environment for addicts at Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court to develop fellowship, accountability, and support. Group therapy is an important tool in recovery that prevents cravings that prompt a return to active addiction.

This type of therapy involves the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques to help addicts recover from past traumas that might have triggered their substance abuse. During these sessions, therapists will work with the addict to address painful memories and learn how to cope effectively with stressors as they arise.

During these types of sessions, therapists will typically focus on three main goals:

  1. Identifying and expressing painful emotions associated with past traumas.
  2. Reducing the effects of stress on an addict’s life by developing more effective coping mechanisms.
  3. Developing healthy ways of thinking about stressful situations that can help addicts avoid substance abuse issues in the future.

This type of therapy is typically used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying and dealing with the root cause of addiction, most addicts can overcome their cravings and prevent relapse once they leave rehab.

Many different types of addiction treatment services exist to help addicts safely get sober, but it’s important for recovering individuals to find a therapist or support group that will help them address the root cause of their addiction.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that helps patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is beneficial for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from severe mental health issues. It aims to help the patient achieve their goals and identify how they can enhance their lives.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a talking-based method that helps people struggling with addiction replace destructive behaviors with healthier ones. CBT also helps them identify the underlying thoughts and beliefs that cause these behaviors in the first place and ways to control those thoughts and feelings. It can be administered as a holistic therapy or as part of combination therapy and—as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol—helps addicts learn how to respond to negative thoughts instead.

Patient Experience

Experiential Therapy at Mental Health Center of Boulder County - Bucknell Court

Experiential Therapy is used by drug treatment facilities to treat substance abuse. This treatment is clinically proven to help addicts in detoxification by allowing them to release emotions in a safe environment. The treatment process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas.

One of the most popular forms of experiential therapy is known as LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium. Amy Gumowitz developed this treatment in 1992. By implementing her philosophy of “reality therapy” into the treatment, Gumowitz’s results were outstanding. Once her success was validated by those she had been helping, she decided to open her treatment center. Although Gumowitz passed away in 2007, her contribution to the addiction recovery remains effective, and better yet, it is 100% self-sufficient.

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    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Couples, Family, Group, Individuals
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  • Mental Health Center of Boulder County

    Listed July 30, 2021

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Boulder, 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.

    Boulder, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers alike. The city boasts a thriving arts scene, ranking 3rd nationally for working artists per capita, and hosts renowned events like the Colorado Music Festival and Colorado Shakespeare Festival. However, Boulder County has been grappling with a surge in opioid-related issues, with over 85% of drug overdose deaths in 2020 involving fentanyl and a 250% increase in emergency department visits related to opioid overdose from 2017 to 2020.

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