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Jefferson Center for Mental Health

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3595 South Teller Street, Denver, CO, Colorado 80235
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Jefferson Center for Mental Health: Dedicated Addiction Treatment Programs

Jefferson Center for Mental Health offers comprehensive and client-centered services to support individuals and families navigating mental health challenges and substance use disorders. As a private, non-profit community mental health center serving Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties, their mission is focused on fostering recovery and resilience. They are dedicated to meeting clients where they are in their journey, providing expert care tailored to individual needs, goals, and preferences.

Holistic and Evidence-Based Care

Recognizing substance-related disorders as multifactorial health conditions, the Jefferson Center employs evidence-based and public health responses. Their approach integrates various therapeutic modalities and support services designed to address the complexity of addiction. This ensures that treatment not only focuses on substance use but also integrates essential mental health care, as many clients face co-occurring conditions.

Key Substance Use Services

The center provides a spectrum of services designed to promote lasting recovery and wellness. These services are available to adults, youth, and families, emphasizing individualized care plans. The Jefferson Center’s specialized programs include:

  • Counseling and Therapy: Offering individual and group therapy, family psychoeducational groups, and comprehensive psychological assessment services.
  • Residential Recovery Program: An essential component for many clients, this program provides a structured environment with clinical severity and function-based treatment. Services within this track may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management (including Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT), and physical exams.
  • Substance Use Disorder Support: Certified addiction counselors provide expertise in helping clients overcome substance use disorders, including specialized services like Prenatal Care & Substance Use Services.
  • Intensive Case Management: Dedicated support to coordinate care and resources, ensuring clients have a stable foundation for recovery.
  • Emergency & Crisis Services: Immediate support for individuals facing acute mental health and substance use crises.

With over 200 licensed therapists and practitioners, and decades of service to the community, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health is a crucial resource for affordable and high-quality addiction treatment, helping clients build lives worth living.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does the Jefferson Center primarily serve?

The center primarily serves residents in Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties in Colorado.

Does Jefferson Center offer services for both mental health and substance use?

Yes, the Jefferson Center provides exceptional healthcare services that address counseling, psychiatry, substance use disorders, and crisis management, often treating co-occurring mental health issues.

What is the process for new clients to get started?

Prospective clients can request an appointment online, and the team will contact them to connect them with the appropriate resources and support based on their individual needs.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Outpatient
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
Federal military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
Other contracted prescribing entity
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)
Disulfiram
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
Naltrexone (oral)
Clonidine
Medication for mental disorders
Nicotine replacement
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Recovery Support Services
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adolescents
Young adults
Adult women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Veterans
Active duty military
Members of military families
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
HIV testing
Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Education and Counseling Services
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Vocational training or educational support
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
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