Denver Mental Health Center at Sandstone Care

Sandstone Care Denver Outpatient Center in Denver, CO, treats mental health concerns and any co-occurring addictions in teens ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-35. They use evidence-based, age-specific care to address unique issues certain age groups face. Their levels of care include day treatment (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) conveniently located near Cherry Creek State Park.

Age-Specific Care for Addiction and Mental Health Conditions

Sandstone Care has a 1:8 therapist-to-client ratio to provide personalized care for clients and their families. Their outpatient programs treat conditions like depression, trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Treatment in each level of care includes 1:1 therapy, group therapy, group activities, and psychoeducation. Clients engage in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Holistic healing methods include mindfulness, art and music therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Options for Flexibility

Sandstone Care’s day treatment program includes 5 hours of daily therapy, 5 days a week. It typically lasts 4 weeks, depending on each client’s needs. After day treatment, they encourage clients to attend their intensive outpatient program (IOP), which includes around 12 hours of weekly treatment, 3-4 days a week. Adolescents and young adults receive academic and vocational support from a dedicated advisor who helps them with school, job pursuits, and career discovery. Sandstone Care uses medication-assisted treatment as needed.

Family Support and Aftercare

Sandstone Care’s licensed clinicians, medical providers, therapists, and academic support staff collaborate with parents and loved ones throughout treatment. Families can engage in weekly multi-family groups to support and learn from others. Individual family therapy every other week helps families learn more about mental health and co-occurring disorders, recovery, setting boundaries, and emotional expression. After treatment, clients join a strong alumni community that meets regularly and offers connections to community resources.