Pros: equine therapy was great! They really made a difference in our son's life. Cons: Sometimes there was some physical restraint involved, and their lack of organization and poor communication made this process take longer than it should
About Mount Saint Vincent Pediatric Behavioral Health
Mount Saint Vincent Home is in Denver, Colorado. It started out as an orphanage in the 1960s and eventually evolved into a foster care center. They still provide foster care, but they also help children, teens and their families with mental health issues. They’ll provide outpatient programs that’ll suit your specific needs.
Their biggest program is a day treatment option. Children between the ages of five and thirteen work on their mental health issues while going to the site’s school. They’ll attend a program that’s centered around classroom activities and routines. That way, they’ll get support and can socialize with their peers. They also won’t fall behind in their classes. Their families can be coached on how to help kids with their addictions and health issues.
There’s a more general outpatient program for kids older than thirteen and younger than three. It’s based on traditional therapy including play therapy for toddlers and young kids. If your kids have any underlying issues these will also be addressed. When your child wraps up the program, the staff will help arrange any needed community resources. This will make sure that you and your kids can go back to their regular schools and get on with their daily lives in a safe and healthy way.
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I was there back in 2010 and I was 9 years old,I'm currently 23 years old,the staff was amazing and all. As a young child I influence by older kids to run away. They would bully me and even went to rape me they (patient) told me not to tell anyone or they would kill me, I was so scared for so many years that by the age of 15 I finally told authorities. The reason I'm telling you this is because my therapist told to forgive Mt St Vincent for the pain they gave me and forgive the patient. I'm still working on my trama to this day.
Response from the owner1 month ago
We're very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback. If you'd like, please reach out to us through our Admissions Team. They will connect you to an appropriate caregiver. You can call 303-318-1758 or email msv-admissions@imail.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
My son sees Ashton. She is absultly amazing.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
We really appreciate your review. Thank you for giving us 5 stars!
I go to this school and the staff are really nice to me and the students are nice too and I ve learned a lot i ve started to get better to know myself of what I need and when I feel really upset at a student, I take a break with my teacher and I talk to her or him about why I m upset and they re really helpful. Thank you Mount Saint Vincent.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Response from Intermountain Health: Tobias, thanks for taking a moment to leave us this review, we really appreciate it. Thank you for giving us 5 stars! 
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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.
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.
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.
Inpatient 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.
Intervention Services A drug intervention in Colorado is necessary when someone needs help with substance abuse but is unwilling to stop using despite multiple negative consequences. Intervention services are available to walk family and friends through a step-by-step process of planning and executing the intervention. A successful intervention requires careful planning and set-up as well as appropriate follow-up. Intervention services can be crucial to carrying out each of these steps.
Partial Hospitalization Program 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.
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.
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.
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.
Therapists who employ motivational interview techniques seek to draw out the client's ideas about change and allow them to draw their own conclusions about the need for change. This method is often effective for clients who feel unsure about their ability to change or the need for change.
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.
Based on the couple's needs, couples therapy may take different forms. Your therapist will probably take an integrated approach, using techniques from several methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic couple's therapy. The goal is to work through challenges and strengthen your relationship.
During family therapy sessions, family members in Colorado work with therapists to understand addiction as a disease that has affected the entire family. This approach fosters empathy and reduces blame on any one member. Promoting this collective effort helps to support the recovery process.
Addiction therapy uses recreation to provide structured activities that replace substance use with positive experiences. For example, swimming, cooking classes, and hiking trips encourage social interaction and improve physical health and emotional stability. This helps you rebuild your life without relying on drugs or alcohol.
Creative arts therapy can take place in individual or group sessions. It may include reading poetry, journaling, making videos, or scrapbooking. These expressive activities allow participants to tap into emotions and process challenges in ways other than talking about their problems.
Staff
Jenessa Williams
Executive Director
Penny Cordillo-Waller
Director of Operations
Darah Meyer
Clinical Director
Joseph Shehata
Director of Finance
Julie Alcorn
Director of Development
Bryan Hassler
Board Chair and Managing Director
Darah H. Meyer, LCSW
Pediatric Behavioral Health
Courtney L. Cespedes, LPC
Pediatric Behavioral Health
Contact Information
(303) 318-1758 
4159 Lowell Boulevard
Denver CO, 80211
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