Mental Health Center of Denver - El Centro de Las Familias
Mental Health Center of Denver - El Centro de Las Familias is an addiction treatment facility located in Denver, Colorado. It is part of the Mental Health Center of Denver, and provides care and services for people suffering from mental health disorders and addiction. This facility offers dual-diagnosis, and outpatient levels of care, with the goal of helping individuals achieve long-term recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. The team of experienced and dedicated professionals works collaboratively with individuals and their families to create a personalized treatment plan to meet the needs of the individual. El Centro de Las Familias accepts private health insurance and works with individuals to reduce any financial barriers they may face.
Mental Health Center of Denver - El Centro de Las Familias provides a variety of services to help individuals in their recovery journey. These services include evidence-based therapies, wellness activities, therapeutic groups, and referrals to other support services. They also have an array of specialty programs to help with coping skills, substance use education, and relapse prevention. El Centro de Las Familias holds accreditation from CARF International and is licensed by the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health. The team at El Centro de Las Familias is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and support to individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
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 Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
The outpatient programs in Denver, 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, Denver, 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 Mental Health Center of Denver - El Centro de Las Familias
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.
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Location & Contact
1405 North Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204
Phone Number
(303) 504-1500
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Location
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1405 North Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80204 -
(303) 504-1500
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Mental Health Center of Denver
Listed August 1, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Denver, 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.
Denver's outdoor allure and vibrant arts scene foster an ideal healing environment. Yet, drug overdoses grip the city—over 2,500 Coloradans died in 2021, with fentanyl-involved deaths in Denver County surging 40% in 2023.
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