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Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Stith Center & Intensive Services Medical

791 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
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Aurora Mental Health and Recovery Stith Center CO 80011
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About Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Stith Center & Intensive Services Medical

The Aurora Mental Health Center on Chambers Road is a comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery facility for youth and adults specializing in assertive community treatment (ACT), crisis intervention, patient stabilization, dual diagnosis care, and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programming. They also offer dedicated services for adolescents, young adults, seniors, bilingual clients, justice-involved persons, and persons with hearing impairments.

Inpatient Programs
Their inpatient programs allow clients to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments and personalized care planning. They also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including CBT and DBT. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety and successful community reintegration through age-specific, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, and relapse prevention. Evidence-based complementary therapies, including experiential therapy, are available.

Outpatient and Aftercare Services
Their outpatient programs encompass multiple levels of care to align with clients’ evolving needs. Aftercare services may include step-down support, 12 step program facilitation, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs.

Payment Options
Aurora Mental Health Center–Chambers Road accepts private insurance, sliding scale payment schedules, and self-pay.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 346
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

scott frazier
6 months ago on Google
5
I've been a patient of amhr for 20 years or more now and I love the people there. I have the best therapist and psychiatrist I adore both of them.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Scott! Reviews like yours highlight the reason we do this work. We're proud to be a small part of your story.

Warm Regards,
The AMHR Team
Alex Martinez
8 months ago on Google
5
I have been a patient with this clinic for almost a year now and have nothing but kind words to say about this center. The people here are all wonderful individuals who genuinely care about helping the community. I have had no issues getting an appointment or additional services when I have required it in the past, even with Medicaid. Additionally, there are a ton of groups and types of counseling that I haven't seen at other clinics, unique to Aurora Mental Health Center. It's unfortunate that there aren't more positive online reviews, it's truly worth giving them a shot to see for yourself the positive impact this place can have!
Response from the owner1 day ago
Thank you so much for the great review, Alex! We are very pleased to hear that you have had such a positive experience with our organization.

Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Mary Sanders
1 year ago on Google
5
Very kind and trauma informed over at the department that specializes in developmental disabilities. Be sure to do your homework before you sign up with anybody tell them what you’re needing because nobody is a mind reader and a lot of of these reviews I’m seeing are very negative which I’m sorry to hear but luckily with the disability department everybody has been super kind and understanding so far.
Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you so much for the excellent review!

Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Stith Center & Intensive Services Medical works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Detox can be dangerous if not properly supervised, making 24-hour clinical care in Colorado an essential tool in the recovery process. The constant monitoring by medical professionals helps individuals through critical stages of recovery. Medical professionals and addiction specialists are available 24/7 to provide medications that ease withdrawal symptoms and to treat any other issues that arise.

The process of medically assisted detox usually takes place in an inpatient setting while under the 24/7 care of a team of licensed medical professionals. It's considered the safest way to rid the body of all addictive substances and prepare you for a transition into either an inpatient program or various forms of outpatient rehab. The program length varies depending on your needs, but it typically takes about 5-7 days.

For those that don't require round-the-clock care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term option that can be used as a step-down treatment or as an alternative to intensive hospitalization. PHP treatment requires up to 5 days a week of commitment where you'll receive 6 to 8 hours of support every day. While a partial hospitalization program typically requires a commute, telehealth may be available. PHP treatment costs can vary but are often covered by most insurance.

Clients receiving care in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) engage in a minimum of nine hours of treatment per week on average. However, many intensive outpatient rehabs offer up to 20 therapeutic hours weekly. IOP services are ideal for those in early recovery or who are at an elevated risk of relapse. IOP may be chosen in lieu of inpatient rehab. Treatment modalities typically include psychotherapy, life skills training, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and holistic care.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Alcoholism is defined as a physical dependence on alcohol. In this state, the body experiences withdrawal symptoms in the absence of alcohol. Over time, a person with alcohol use disorder also must drink greater amounts of alcohol to achieve the same effects. To overcome alcohol use disorder, alcohol rehab in Colorado is usually necessary, a process which includes supervised medical detox. This is followed by intensive rehab, then a maintenance program that may include 12-step support.

Professional services are often necessary to recover from addiction. Drug rehab in Colorado provides the expert services needed to address the complex issues of addiction and help individuals start their recovery journey.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Colorado offers a range of substance abuse treatment programs that encompass various levels of care to meet your specific needs. These addiction treatment programs often encompass medical detox, outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. You'll find each program includes individual and group therapy, and educational groups to provide you with the tools to achieve and sustain your recovery.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.

Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • hiking-poles iconWalking Trails

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Cathy Wildman

Chair

Gigi De Gala

Vice Chair

Kelly Phillips-Henry, PsyD, MBA

CEO

Kirsten Anderson

Chief Clinical Officer

Lori Banks

Chief Administrative Officer

Anne Garrett-Mills

Chief Medical Officer

Loretta Buckman

CFO

Kathie Snell

Chief Strategy & Operations Officer

Katie Weihe, EEO Officer

VP of Human Resources

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Colorado

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Stith Center & Intensive Services Medical.

Contact Information

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791 Chambers Road
Aurora CO, 80011

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Reviews of Aurora Mental Health & Recovery – Stith Center & Intensive Services Medical

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It has been over a month since I had my last meeting with my therapist, I have been trying to communicate with him, but it has been impossible. It is better that you take your mental health problems somewhere else because they are not really here to help you, these people do ... Read More

Reviewed on 2/25/2019
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2.5 (67 reviews)
Chrisanne Arndt
1 month ago
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Returned call only to hear 4 rings and then hung up on.

Response from the owner
Hello Chrisanne,

We are very sorry that you were unable to connect with your provider. If you would please reach out to our Client Experience team directly, we would be happy to look into this and connect you with the appropriate staff member. Please email us at CEX@AuroraMHR.org.

Warm Regards,
The AMHR Team
kylie
1 month ago
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This place is the worst place I’ve ever been to. Not one staff listened to how I was feeling and called me a “disruption” to my peers. I did not get adequate medical care while I was in there as well as I was constantly belittled in there. I just recently looked at my psych reports on MyChart and I am angry to no ends. I was documented as I was behaving in a retarded manner, I cannot believe some psychologist would document me in this way when I have no disabilities that would cause me to act retarded; also in my reports they would say that I have no psychotic symptoms then goes on IN THE SAME REPORT to say I have “uncontrollable psychotic tendencies”. In my reports there are cases of them called me a MALE, and spelling my name wrong. Never go here, the reviewers are right and they will NEVER listen to you and will always dumb your problems down to saying it’s your fault. You people that work here have a special place for you guys and I hope you know that.

Response from the owner
Hello Kylie,

We are troubled by your review and would like the opportunity to learn more about your experience. A core value at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is "honoring and respecting all persons". If the care you have received from us is inconsistent with that value, then we would like to address your concerns as soon as possible.

Please reach out to our Client Experience team directly at CEX@AuroraMHR.org. Alternatively, you may file a grievance with our Client Representative at Grievance@AuroraMHR.org or by calling (303) 617-2343.

Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Shah Birashk
2 months ago
5

Response from the owner
Thanks for the 5-star rating, Shah!

Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Mary Sanders
3 months ago
2

Staff are very friendly, but I could just feel this company changing overtime and becoming more corporatized. It just seems like people are becoming more and more drained and it’s almost beginning to feel more and more like conveyor belt healthcare. I understand that the state is in a crunch right now budget wise, but we as patience want to come to a place that feels less corporatized, especially for those of us who are dealing with terrible property management companies in our lives as renters, so we want somewhere to go that’s an outlet and that’s away from The corporate world of things at least for a couple hours. I’m hoping at some point things leverage out and it feels more and more like what it used to feel when I first started coming, again this is not with anybody specifically, it’s more of just an overall company feel that I noticed and I’m noticing it with a lot of healthcare agencies in Colorado for both physical health and mental health so there’s not much more that I can suggest except just know that we as people want to come into a place that feels welcoming, not a corporatized company.

Response from the owner
Hello Mary,

Thank you for your honest feedback. We are always looking for ways we can improve the quality of the care we provide as well as the overall experience at our center.

If you have any specific feedback for us to consider, please reach out to our Client Experience Team directly at CEX@AuroraMHR.org.

Warm Regards,
The AMHR Team
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