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Integrated Substance Abuse and Mental Health TreatmentDid you know that one out of every two people with a serious mental illness will have a substance use disorder at some point in their lives? According to the World Health Organization, alcohol claims more lives each year than AIDS, violence and tuberculosis. (Click here to read more.) Community Reach Center takes an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to substance abuse treatment that combines medication, psychological, educational, and community-based services to address the needs of clients and their families. Treatment is available at any of the Center's outpatient offices, located in Brighton, Commerce City, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster. A care team is assembled based on each client's individual needs, and may include any or all of the following:
Qualified counselors with knowledge of the interplay between mental health and substance use meet regularly with their clients and offer practical assistance with daily needs and living skills, and support them through the five stages of change necessary to establish the client's individual path to recovery and sobriety. Stages of Change:Pre-Contemplation Individuals in the pre-contemplation stage of change are not thinking about changing their drinking behavior or drug use. They may not see it as a problem, or they think that others who point out the problem are exaggerating. Contemplation Individuals in this stage of change are willing to consider the possibility that they have a problem, and the possibility offers hope for change. People at this stage are often quite interested in learning about alcoholism and treatment. With the help of a mental health therapist, individuals in the contemplation stage learn to do a risk/reward analysis that considers the pros and cons of their behavior, and the pros and cons of change. Preparation You recognize your problems with use and are beginning to take necessary steps to change your use. Your therapist will help you develop the motivation to reduce substance use and to participate in other recovery-oriented solutions. Action Your therapist will help you acquire skills and supports for managing symptoms of both your mental illness and substance addiction. You will begin to anticipate problems and pitfalls and design concrete solutions that will become part of your ongoing treatment plan. Maintenance Your therapist will help you develop strategies and access community-based resources for maintaining abstinence and recovery. |
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or for 24-Hour Crisis Help 303-853-35002012 Annual Report Local Support Organizations Community Reach Center's clients, former clients, and families have benefited from the ongoing support of these local organizations: Friends & Family Support Group -A group of families, friends and individuals who are touched by mental illness. anyone dealine with a mental illness, including clients, family members and friends, can benefit from the support that Friends & Family Support Group offers. Meets Wednesday of every month, 7:00-9:00pm. For more information and meeting location, call 303-853-3770 or e-mail Sheryl Bain at s.bain60@gmail.com . Additional Information on This Website For more information on mental health diagnoses and the support that is available to consumers and their families, check out the Mental Health Topics and Links pages under the Resources tab. |
