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About Aurora Mental Health Center – Galena Center
Aurora Mental Health Center – Galena Center, located in Aurora, Colorado is a non-profit drug and alcohol rehab that provides outpatient services for individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
They serve refugee and immigrant communities through their specialty clinic, providing culturally and linguistically tailored mental health and case management services. Their Trauma Resilience Youth Program (TRYP) offers mental health services for first and second generation refugee and immigrant youth ages 6 – 24, focusing on care coordination, treatment, and trauma screenings.
Local Attractions Near the Galena Center
We can’t help but notice all of the enjoyable things you can do near the facility on treatment days. Del Mary Park is close to the facility, offering trails for walking. Aurora History Museum has cultural exhibits and educational programs.There’s also Sand Creek Park with wildlife and trails to give you a serene setting for reflection and relaxation.
Accessible Payment Options
The center accepts various insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and military plans like TRICARE. They work with private health insurance providers and take state-financed plans other than Medicaid. If you need some extra help paying, you can ask about their sliding fee scales.
Outpatient Services for Refugee and Immigrant Populations
The outpatient programs at Aurora Mental Health Center allow you to reside at home and still access care. Their addiction services include detoxification and medication assisted treatment (MAT) to help mitigate cravings as you cleanse your body from substances. They have DUI education to help you meet court requirements after receiving substance related traffic infractions.
We find their crisis services useful because help is available 24/7 during your most critical moments. They also have a walk-in clinic and an onsite pharmacy nearby. Their Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) serves youth in Aurora, focusing on academic enrichment, leadership training, and career assistance.
Facility Overview
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Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Response from the owner3 days ago
Thanks for the positive review!Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
So I started having my daughter be seen by a behavioral health specialist here by the name of Morgan Finch! My daughter suffered severe childhood trauma when she was much younger I thought this was someone who i could trust to consult my daughter to help her with her severe mental health issues due to early childhood trauma! Some of things that my daughter is saying that Morgan has been telling her is outright sickening! If anything my daughter my is going through even more behavior health issues now then she was before she met with Morgan! I cannot believe how unprofessional she was towards my daughter! And some of the things that were said! Just disgusts me! I would not trust her around your kids! Nor would i trust this place to have your kids treated for early childhood trauma!
We are extremely concerned by your review. Nothing is more important to us than our clients, and we take claims like yours very seriously. Please reach out to our Client Experience team at your earliest convenience so that we can better understand what happened here. You can email us directly at CEX@AuroraMHR.org.
Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Response from the owner3 days ago
Hello,We are extremely concerned by your review. Nothing is more important to us than our clients, and we take claims like yours very seriously. Please reach out to our Client Experience team at your earliest convenience so that we can better understand what happened here. You can email us directly at CEX@AuroraMHR.org.
Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Do not try and seek help here. These people are trying to drive people insane. They don't call you back, have their schedulelars do all the work they also call you like 3 times a week. Once you try to speak with someone they absolutely don't care and just say random things until you're done. You won't get your medication. They absolutely don't care. This place should be shut down
Our goal is to provide compassionate, quality care and we're concerned to hear that was not your experience at our center. If you're comfortable sharing more about your time as a patient of AMHR, please reach out to our Client Experience Team at CEX@AuroraMHR.org. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn how we may have fallen short of expectations and how we might improve your experience and those of our other patients.
Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
Response from the owner3 days ago
Hi Elisabeth,Our goal is to provide compassionate, quality care and we're concerned to hear that was not your experience at our center. If you're comfortable sharing more about your time as a patient of AMHR, please reach out to our Client Experience Team at CEX@AuroraMHR.org. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn how we may have fallen short of expectations and how we might improve your experience and those of our other patients.
Sincerely,
The AMHR Team
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient
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.
Treatments
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.
Programs
LGBTQ Program
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.
Young Adult Program
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.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
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.
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.
Staff
Kelly Phillips-Henry, PsyD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Kirsten Anderson
Chief Clinical Officer
Anne Garrett-Mills
Chief Medical Officer
Loretta Buckman
Chief Financial Officer
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1504 Galena Street
Aurora, CO 80010
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