It Takes a Village

About It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village offers outpatient substance use and mental health counseling in Aurora, Colorado. They also provide aftercare like counseling and community referrals to help you stay on track. Their programs and services are provided free of charge.

They tailor care to meet the needs of diverse groups, including LGBTQ+ clients, veterans and active duty military. They also work with pregnant and postpartum women, seniors, people living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of trauma and domestic abuse.

Friendly and Professional Environment

Clients say the staff is friendly, professional and discreet. One client said, “What a refreshing group of positive caring people who can help navigate through today’s complicated and sometimes uncompassionate society.” Another client was grateful for the help they provided in finding temporary housing.

Supportive Spaces and Resources

They offer several amenities to help meet your basic needs and create a welcoming environment. I like that they have a shared kitchen, free clothing closet and a computer lab for personal use or job searches. Open community spaces give folks a chance to connect, relax or just take a break during the day.

Beyond basic needs, they take a holistic approach to treatment that focuses on wellness, prevention and long-term support. Trust and authenticity are at the core of the care they provide, and transgender women of color are offered a peer-led program designed to reduce isolation. Formerly incarcerated individuals have access to 24-hour on call addiction counseling for extra support adjusting.

Explore Aurora During Downtime

Aurora offers a nice mix of outdoor spaces that blend nature, recreation and art. Star K Ranch is home to a wildlife habitat with trails that connect to the Sand Creek Greenway. Jewell Wetland features boardwalks, nature trails and a serene butterfly garden. For a more cultural experience, go see the public art at Hogan Park, including Liberty, one of the tallest statues in the country.

Latest Reviews

John Eric Nelson

1 month ago on Google

This organization is fantastic. I have been helped with a plethora of opportunities during some traumatic periods in my life. God bless the pioneers who work here. You guys and gals are amazing.

Matt

1 year ago on Google

Genuine and caring staff. Dusty Raymond is one of the best case managers 💯

Tommie Wyatt

1 year ago on Google

They, are not very honest organization, they lie, lie,lie, they say there going to help you with your rent and then you end up pay partial of it, on several occasions, then they try to control you, through the help they do give you, if you don't attend groups late in the evenings, they threaten not to assist you with your rent, they put you in such ran down motels if you have no where to go an then decide weeks later they are not going to pay for your stay, then they blame you, then some how you have to come up with the money or the people that own the motel threatens to kick you out if you don't come up with the money. It's like some type of scheme they come up with to make you pay for your own stay. They are very dishonest people,and lie no loyal to there clients. Don't trust this agency. Bad vibes.

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6.5 / 10

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Accepted Insurance

It Takes a Village works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Humana

UnitedHealth Group

Elevance Health

Other Forms of Payment

Free

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient programs 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. Groups are provided every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 12 pm at 1475 Lima Street in Aurora.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

Adult Program

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.

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

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.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

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.