About ARTS – Synergy – Denver
Denver is the capital city of Colorado and home to ARTS Synergy, a part time substance use disorder treatment facility for adolescents aged 12 to 21. Their counseling and group therapy are delivered in a format suitable for the age they’re working with. I noticed that the center offers both English and Spanish services to make recovery more accessible.
Synergy aims to improve the quality of life of each young person they treat. This includes helping them resolve co-occurring psychiatric conditions or behavioral difficulties.
Focusing on family healing can resolve many of an adolescent’s behavioral difficulties. Their Alternatives for Families program works with families with regular conflict, including the use of physical force or abuse.
The goal is to create a safe space for the child and help the adults to find healthy ways of coping with the challenges of their lives. Ultimately, seeing family relationships healed is the first prize. Family therapy can reduce the risks of an adolescent continuing on a destructive life path.
Synergy’s ENCOMPASS is for those with a dual diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders. They meet with a counselor individually for therapy. Using motivational incentives, therapists can help them to make progress toward their goals. They’ll also be able to take part in pro-social activities such as taking part in organized sports, joining community clubs, mentoring or volunteering.