Denver Indian Health and Family Services

About Denver Indian Health and Family Services – Denver

Denver Indian Health and Family Services is an integrated behavioral health facility in Denver, Colorado. This facility addresses mental health and substance use disorders. They provide culturally competent outpatient services that foster quality health for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. This includes adults, children and families in the Denver metropolitan area.

This facility is accredited by the AAAHC. This confirms their commitment to quality and individualized treatment. It’s also financially convenient that they can finance your treatment using IHS funding. However, you must commit to working with their therapist for ongoing treatment to access funding.

They primarily offer outpatient counseling for those affected by substance use disorders. This program delivers proven therapeutic practices including cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviews through individual and family counseling. The sessions may focus on coping mechanisms, life skill development and building/strengthening relationships. This is essential for lasting recovery.

The sessions are characteristically trauma focused and culturally responsive. This means that the treatment aligns with and is tailored to respect the rich cultural traditions of the American Indians and Alaskan natives. You’ll have access to counselors trained in Native-specific trauma-focused CBT and motivational interviews.

The facility will refer you to a community inpatient recovery facility if you’re dealing with severe substance use disorder. Referral is typically provided after screening. They also offer wellness services including personal fitness assessments, tailored fitness and nutritional plans.

This facilitates ‘whole person’ recovery that addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of addiction. Rapid HIV/AIDS testing is also available. Their aftercare services may involve referral to community support services for ongoing care. Comments from past clients reflect an overall positive experience and impressive quality of care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Adrianne Maddux

Executive Director

Jolene King

Operations Manager

Megan White

Financial Officer

Bambi Holliday

Clinic Office Manager

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