Does Colorado have mental hospitals?

The CDHS Office of Behavioral Health operates two mental health institutes, or state-run psychiatric hospitals: the Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo (CMHIP) and the Colorado Mental Health Institute Fort Logan (CMHIFL) in Denver.

How long is an inpatient mental health stay?

Inpatient hospitals provide treatment to more severely ill mental health patients, usually for less than 30 days. A person admitted to an inpatient setting might be in the acute phase of a mental illness and need help around the clock.

When should you go inpatient for mental health?

You may need to stay in hospital when you can’t cope with your mental illness symptoms at home and need more intensive help. That might be because you are: feeling really sad, really frightened, or if you are feeling out of control.

Are there any mental health treatment centers in Colorado?

“Devereux Colorado is Colorado’s premier facility for the treatment of psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. Devereux Colorado offers a full continuum of care including residential programming, short term intensive residential, a day treatment school and individual/family/group therapy.

Where to find behavioral health services in Colorado?

It is a free resource for Coloradans considering recovery. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a free behavioral health treatment services locator. LADDERS is the Office of Behavioral Health’s searchable online directory to find a mental health or substance use provider in Colorado.

How are residential inpatient treatment centers in Colorado work?

Our program can be a great step down from a psychiatric hospital or an alternative to hospitalization. Upon admission, participants receive a thorough assessment with a psychiatrist and treatment team. People can stay for short-term treatment or longer-term care through transitional living, intensive outpatient services, and fun social programming.

How many mental health beds does Denver Health have?

Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services The inpatient unit at Denver Health has 45 beds and serves adult patients experiencing behavioral problems or those having difficulty meeting basic living needs due to a combination of mental, physical or substance abuse problems.