Mailing Address:421 Zang Street, Lakewood, CO 80228

303.989.4357www.jeffersonhills.org

Jefferson Hills

Jefferson HillsSubstance Use Disorder

(SUD) Program

Mission Mission

Jefferson Hills provides safe and supportive

treatment programs and learning

environments, preparing children,

adolescents, and families in need of mental

health, human services, and/or youth

corrections services, to function more

effectively in their communities.

New Vistas (Hospital Alternative)

Child/Youth Crisis Stabilization Unitthrough the Colorado Crisis System

Jefferson Hills Academy (Day Treatment)

Other programs we offer:

For more information about all of the

programs we offer, please visit our website at

www.jeffersonhills.org

Main Line: 303.989.4357For Direct Admissions, call 303.996.3859

Jefferson Hills provides an integrated healthcare approach for youth and their families in a

residential community-based setting.Conveniently located off 6th Avenue and Simms Streetin Lakewood

Easily accessed via 6th Avenue, I-70, and C-470

Mission Targeted Population

Youth, ages 12-18.5Mental Health and/or Substance Use DisorderdiagnosisPrivate insurance and self-pay accepted

Over-Arching PrinciplesSafety of the youth, staff, and communityFamily EngagementPredictable and safe trauma-informed environmentFocus on the discharge plan from the date ofadmission, identifying what supports and skills needto be in place for a successful, sustainable return tothe community

Evidence-Based Treatment ApproachesTrauma-Informed Care (TIC)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Pathways CurriculumSeeking Safety Curriculum

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) ProgramNationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation(COA) for residential, substance use, day treatment andexperiential servicesState licensure as a Level 1, 2, and 3 SUD Program,treating American Society of Addiction Medicine(ASAM ) Levels 2 and 3 (Intensive Outpatient andResidential Service Delivery)Experienced Certified Addictions Counselors andLicensed Mental Health Clinicians jointly provideindividual, family, and group therapy for an integratedapproachIn addition, Multi-Disciplinary Team includesChild/Adolescent Board Certified Psychiatrists, nurses,milieu counselors, and teachers

AssessmentsTrauma AssessmentJuvenile Automated Substance Abuse Evaluation(JASAE) to determine the Addiction Severity ScoreStages of Change, Readiness, and Treatment EagernessScale (SOCRATES) to assess youth's readiness andmotivation to change

Treatment ServicesComprehensive, multi-disciplinary, standardizedassessment approachSUD treatment following evidence-based Pathwaysand Seeking Safety curriculaIndividual and Family therapyMulti-Family therapyGroup Psychotherapy is provided daily and includestopics such as building motivation to change; creatingand building a knowledge base; backsliding andrelapse prevention; handling emotions; buildinghealthy self-identity; healthy life-style balance;physical health; nutrition; mental health issues;adaptive coping strategies; problem-solving anddecision-making; building a support network; goal-setting; and developing school and work plans

Treatment PlanningThe multi-disciplinary team meets daily in rounds toreview goals and objectives of the treatment planConcurrent reviews are completed weekly to reviewgoals and objectives of the treatment planAll areas of discharge plan, substance use, mentalhealth, education, and physical well-being areaddressed and reviewed during family meetings

AftercareAftercare support and treatment is developed parallelto the treatment plan and may include outpatient,partial hospitalization, and/or transition services suchas texting or follow-up phone calls

Location and AmenitiesOn-site parkingFive acre campusDietary overseen by a certified dietitianGym and R.O.P.E.S. Course with additional outdoorspace