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Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Crisis and Recovery

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4643 Wadsworth Boulevard, Wheat Ridge, CO, Colorado 80033
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Jefferson Center for Mental Health: Crisis & Recovery Center Overview

The Jefferson Center for Mental Health Crisis & Recovery Center, located at 4643 Wadsworth Boulevard in Wheat Ridge, CO, serves as a vital resource for individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use challenges, or emotional distress. This dedicated facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing immediate support and specialized treatment to those who need it most. As a partner in the statewide Colorado Crisis Services network, the center ensures that help is always accessible, confidential, and focused on finding immediate solutions and long-term stability.

Immediate Crisis Care and Walk-In Services

For anyone facing an immediate crisis, the Crisis & Recovery Center offers 24/7 walk-in services. This allows individuals to bypass complicated intake processes and connect instantly with trained crisis counselors. The center’s approach is centered on immediate problem-solving and engagement, ensuring that clients receive personalized support regardless of the hour or the severity of the crisis. Translation services are available for non-English speakers, removing barriers to essential care.

Comprehensive Treatment Programs

The center’s comprehensive array of services extends beyond immediate stabilization, offering structured programs designed for recovery from mental health and substance use issues. These specialized services address varying levels of need, providing a pathway toward sustainable wellness.

Key Recovery Services Include:

  • Withdrawal Management: Medically supervised support for safely detoxing from substances.
  • Adult and Youth Residential Recovery Programs: Structured, safe environments for sustained recovery and therapeutic intervention.
  • Youth Crisis Stabilization: Dedicated stabilization services tailored to the unique needs of young people in crisis.
  • Mobile Medication-Assistance Treatment (MAT): Flexible treatment options integrating medication with counseling to support recovery efforts.

By providing both clinical support and residential care, the Jefferson Center ensures continuity of treatment, transitioning individuals from crisis intervention to structured residential recovery and ultimately back into their communities with a strong foundation for continued health.

FAQs About the Crisis & Recovery Center

What is the quickest way to get help at the Crisis & Recovery Center?
The center is a 24/7 walk-in clinic, meaning you can arrive at 4643 Wadsworth Blvd. in Wheat Ridge, CO, at any time to receive immediate crisis support.

Do I need to be a resident of Wheat Ridge or Jefferson County to use the services?
As a partner in the Colorado Crisis Services network, the center serves anyone in crisis, providing confidential and immediate support regardless of residency.

Does the center only treat addiction, or do they address other mental health issues?
The center is designed to address a full spectrum of mental health, substance use, and emotional crises. Programs range from withdrawal management to crisis stabilization for both mental health and substance use challenges.

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
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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