Region Six Alcohol & Drug Abuse Corporation, RESADA

Located in Las Animas, Colorado, Region Six Alcohol and Drug Abuse (RESADA) offers alcohol and drug rehab services to men and women seeking recovery. Their programs include non-medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, and peer support groups.

RESADA, short for Region Six Alcohol & Drug Abuse Corporation, is a nonprofit corporation providing addiction recovery services to adults in Las Animas, Colorado. The corporation has been helping individuals overcome addiction since 1977. They provide a safe environment for clients to make progress in their recovery. RESADA is licensed by the Colorado Department of Health and employs counselors who have been certified by the Office of Behavioral Health. The services that are available at this facility include a residential program, a peer connections program and an outpatient program. Clients in Colorado can potentially receive financial assistance to pay for services or pay based on a sliding fee scale.

One unique thing about this facility is it provides a nonmedical detox service to help clients through withdrawal. No medications will be used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, and staff members will provide around the clock monitoring, assessment and support. This service is ideal for patients who are not at risk of developing life threatening withdrawal symptoms. When patients move on to residential care, they are provided alcohol and drug education, life skills training and individual and group counseling. Most clients will be in the program for about 30 days. Patients will also receive help developing their continuing care support systems to turn to after they complete treatment.

The outpatient program allows patients to receive treatment while still maintaining their regular school or work schedule. Some of the evidence based treatments that may be used to treat patients include cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. The peer connections program provides patients with a person who has recovered from addiction and can offer support. Additional activities that clients may participate in to help with recovery include meditation, arts and crafts and nature walks.