Axis Health System

About Axis Health System

Formerly known as The Center for Mental Health, Axis Health System provides an outpatient clinic for behavioral health in Montrose, Colorado. Here you’ll find custom treatment with experienced counselors treating substance abuse, mental health disorders and other psychiatric illnesses. Addiction treatment is provided in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and through individual counseling. This facility also has specialized care for the LGBTQ+ community, DUI services and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Anyone is welcome to join their intensive outpatient program at any time. One thing that sets this program apart from others is that it focuses on the Matrix Model, including topics like early recovery skills, relapse prevention and family education. To create a sense of social support, Axis offers SMART Recovery meetings as part of the program. Once you finish this program, you’ll receive an ongoing care plan with check-ins from clinicians.

The DUI program is for individuals needing to comply with specific court ordered requirements from the court. The course is designed to educate and increase awareness of substance abuse among driving offenders. Most participants take part in one group session per week. After a comprehensive assessment, you’ll be assigned to the appropriate group sessions.

People who’ve received services at the Montrose Behavioral Health Center say that they were treated with kindness and respect. Some have expressed frustration with communications from the accounting department, but others have mentioned this is a great place to be when you’re not feeling well.

Latest Reviews

Luke F

8 months ago on Google

Whatever you do dont be honest. You will only be punished.

Lanette Marshall

1 year ago on Google

Good place to be when you're not feeling well.

Yvonne Mather

1 year ago on Google

I have been going to the center for mental health for over 15 years I am bipolar and have been having troubles getting an appointment with one of Axis's new doctors. I have run out of my medication for over 2 weeks now and being bipolar I should not ever miss my medications they don't care. They are not for the patient they are for their bottom line.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

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.

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.

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.

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

Their family services help families cope with the challenges of emotional disturbances and mental illness within members of the family. Their family therapy services provide direct and meaningful contact within the family on a regular basis, and helps with family conflicts.

Group therapy allows clients to share their personal and interpersonal problems in a group setting where feedback can be given and received among group members. Through this process, clients have the opportunity to develop support systems, rehearse new ways to interact with others, and recognize the impact of their behavior on themselves and others.

Individual therapy allows the client an opportunity to explore and resolve personal problems in a one-to-one setting. The approach is usually intensive, brief, solutions-focused, with short-term goals, decision making, or reducing the effects of a symptom. Outcomes are based on measurable goals.

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.

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

Private Setting

Staff

Shelly Burke

CEO

Shelly J. Spalding

COO

Alex Conrad, C.P.A., M.B.A.

Chief Administrative Officer

Shay Denning, J.D.

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

Tina Squires

VP of People Strategy

Lincoln Pehrson

VP of Operations

Brian Ensign, L.C.S.W, L.A.C.

VP of Behavioral Health

Ryan Pierce

VP of Finance

Contact Information

(970) 249-9694

Website

605 East Miami street
Montrose, CO 81401

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Reviews of Axis Health System

2/5 (26 reviews)

Google Reviews

2 (26 reviews)

8 months ago

Mindy Cassidy

9 months ago

1 year ago

Matthew Lesser

Anne Gonzalez

2 years ago

Niki Kop

Since Dr. Morley and James left and were replaced by Dr. S and her assistant, I am appalled at the negligence in care. They left my child without meds and no refill after telling the pharmacy they were sending it over. First of all, this is a medication she’s been on for 3 years. Second, it’s a medication you cannot go off of abruptly. Third, after my pharmacy called 3 times and I left 3 messages marked urgent, it took 6 days to get a call back. I cannot believe they left my kid without her medication. Our pharmacist was shocked and said to go the ER to get it. I’m furious.

Natalie Price

This is the worst "doctor's office" I've ever dealt with. Expect cancelled appointments, long waits and no call backs. The doctors were helpful but the office is terrible. You can't even get an appointment scheduled. I would recommend any other mental health service provider you can find. Unfortunately, resources are limited in this region.

Josh Armstrong

3 years ago

This is the most pathetic mental health clinic I have ever visited. Not only are they so dull that they refuse so set appointments but they also show very little care for their clients. No matter how much I attempted to explain to them walking in gives me extremely high anxiety and stress they did not care. I find it amazing how someone supposedly dedicated to the mental health of someone would so brashly brush off thier feelings. The employees are also pathetic and show no interest in helping anyone other than there own paychecks.

Anonymous

I had an amazing experience here. As a teenager it's hard to open up to people, the people here where so kind and so respectful. I can't thank this place enough for getting me out of a dark place and letting me know it's okay to open up to people. Thank you guys.

Makayla Ramos

4 years ago

If you want to create more stress in your life, this is a great place to receive care...the front desk staff at the Miami Road facility is rude and the finance department is only available on their terms. I understand that the VA is a difficult organization to work with, but if I take the time to arrange correspondence and MMHC finance staff does not want to answer when they call to address open balance, that's not my problem, or my job. The point is, it should not take six months to a year and tremendous efforts from the patient to fulfill an open balance. While I had an awful experience all around, 7 months after ending treatment with this facility, the situation is finally being rectified. The finance director has contacted me directly to inform me that the finance staff will be retrained so that this does not happen to any other veterans, and to take responsibility for the billing errors. While I still would not recommend this facility, I can appreciate taking responsibility for mistakes and acknowledging that additional training is needed.

Janeen Koza

9/1/2020 This is my first negative review. But I feel it is important to let those in crisis and their families know that COVID19 protocols are not consistently followed at this facility. First of all the masks provided to patients are not adequate there is no way to fit the mask around the nose. But, more importantly the staff allows patients to pull masks down or go without a mask completely. This was extremely worrisome. I was there in crisis and this only added additional anxiety. I alerted staff but it continued throughout my 5 day stay. In addition, I was assigned a room which shared a bathroom with a male patient. I was unable to lock my side of the bathroom door which meant he could enter my bedroom via the bathroom completely out of sight of staff. This caused me extreme anxiety and it was very difficult to sleep. I felt this was inappropriate and dangerous. I let the admitting attendant know but nothing was done. On day four I had decided the risk of COVID19 and sharing a bathroom with a man was creating more anxiety than I came in with so I asked to be released. Only then was the man moved to a different location in the building and I was assured the mask rules would be enforced. So at the request of the therapist I stayed. But, the next day COVID19 rules continued to be ignored. I had to just show I was better and get out of there. I did not feel safe during my stay, I was terrified about the male entering my room during the night and felt at risk of exposure to COVID19 each day. The Center needs to improve COVID19 measures. Better masks, staff must be diligent in ensuring masks are properly covering the nose and mouth. Not sharing items, markers, pencils, etc.. Phones should be cleaned for each use and more. Above all a woman should never be placed in a sleeping area with a male, especially in a mental health facility. I left the facility in a worse place than when I arrived. Beware!

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