800-671-4304Jefferson City for Mental Health — Residential Recovery Center – Closed
About Jefferson City for Mental Health — Residential Recovery Center – Closed
Closed
Jefferson City for Mental Health’s Residential Recovery Center once worked with up to 20 kids and teens at a time, usually ages five to 17 who faced behavioral or emotional challenges. They helped youth in foster care, young people who’ve been through trauma and children with developmental disabilities. They closed in 2024.
Families were often referred to them by schools or child welfare programs, and non-binary youth were made to feel safe and supported. They accepted Medicaid and many major insurance plans.
Residential and Outpatient Substance Use Services
Substance use treatment here was personalized to fit each person’s needs and goals with input from the client and their family. Clients in residential and inpatient programs typically participated in up to 20 hours of activities per week, including individual and group sessions. I like that they also tried meditation and yoga to help reduce cravings and promote balance.
Treatment blended mental health support, therapy and educational help. You once received 24/7 care through inpatient crisis support, outpatient day programs, intensive in-home services and community-based programs. They also helped young people build emotional regulation skills and connected them to wraparound services so support continues even after they leave.
Reviews Highlight Supportive and Caring Staff
Reviewers described the staff as supportive, welcoming and helpful during difficult times. Many mentioned the teamwork among staff and the positive difference the care team had made in their lives. One client said, “I was treated with kindness and respect. I have received the best treatment and they have met my needs completely.”
Most reviews were positive, though a few mentioned scheduling or consistency issues. In fact, the reason they closed was due to staff shortage.
Jefferson County Setting Encourages Balance
In the foothills of Jefferson County, near both Lakewood and Wheat Ridge, the facility was minutes away from Crown Hill Park and the Rocky Mountain Greenway. The parks and trails provide a peaceful place for fresh air and quiet reflection.
Nearby schools, youth services and healthcare help add to the sense of support in the community. Denver’s cultural and community resources are just a short drive away so you’ll have access to more parks, cultural events and resources that support recovery and connection. So you can see that even though Jefferson is closed, there are other places nearby and within their network that can assist you.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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