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How Do Residential Treatment Centers in Colorado Work?
Residential treatment centers, or rehab centers, are designed with the primary aim of supporting people with physical or mental health concerns. Residential treatment programs are effective modes of treatment for addiction recovery as well as behavioral issues. A cadre of professional health care personnel provides continuous 24-hour therapeutic service. Drug and alcohol rehab centers specialize in drug addiction treatment and alcoholism treatment, allowing residents to be removed from the pressure and routine of daily life in order to facilitate their convalescence. These mental health facilities frequently offer outpatient rehab services for residents as well.
In addition to treatment for addiction, residential treatment centers provide therapeutic support for people with other serious mental and behavioral issues. People experiencing disordered eating, for example, have access to treatment centers in which they are given personalized medical attention. These people also have the option of gaining more education about their condition through social interaction with others residents and psychoeducation, perhaps in a group therapy setting. There are a multitude of rehab centers that are ready to address specific conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, schizophrenia, and bipolar issues.
Residents of any treatment center will benefit from the following services:
- Regular individual or group therapy sessions.
- Group homes may include support groups, like Narcotics Anonymous, group therapy, and informal social support from other residents who have faced similar challenges.
- An environment that is drug and alcohol-free and separated from typical daily stressors and routine.
- Medical oversight of any medications, health conditions, treatments, and detoxification for those who seek treatment for addiction.
- Personalized activities, like exercise, art classes, or meditation that can help people develop self-confidence, de-stress, and learn new skills.
Mental Health Care in Colorado
According to a recent mental health survey conducted by Mental Health America (MHA), over 10% of adults in Colorado report dependence on drugs and/or alcohol. (LINK “dependence” to https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/dependency) This statistic puts Colorado at number 8 out of all the states. The state is ranked 11th in terms of the percentage of adult residents with serious thoughts of suicide (almost 4%). Colorado also has a low prevalence of children with emotional and behavioral developmental issues at just over 7%. Colorado was given an overall mental health ranking of 28.
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index ranks Colorado in the second quintile in emotional health, work environment, and basic access, and in the first quintile in life evaluation, physical health, and healthy behaviors. Boulder has consistently ranked as the Colorado community with the highest amount of well-being from 2008-2013. Overall Colorado received a well-being ranking of 7th out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Colorado Census Information
Over 5.2 million residents inhabit Colorado, with the state experiencing a 5% increase in population size from 2010-2013. Seniors make up roughly 12% of the total, with minors (below 18 years old) comprising 24%. According to 2013 estimates, roughly 37% of residents aged 25 years or older have received a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the national average of 29%. The median household income is more than $58,000, and just 13% of state residents live below the poverty line.
References:
- Colorado Department of Human Services. (n.d.). Accessing mental health services. Retrieved from http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-BehavioralHealth/CBON/1251581450094
- Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. (2013). Colorado. Retrieved from http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/162029/file-629823995-pdf/WBI2013/Colorado_2013_State_Report.pdf?t=1418935567368
- Mental Health America. (2014). Parity or disparity: The state of mental health in America, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/files/Parity%20or%20Disparity%202015%20Report.pdf
- United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). State & county quickfacts: Colorado. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08000.html