A fee-for-service, comprehensive drug and alcohol abuse/mental health assessment is available and conducted or overseen by a licensed mental health professional. Assessments or evaluations are usually requested for treatment or placement recommendations or for legal purposes. Referrals are accepted from individuals, families, private practioners, attorneys, probation officers, caseworkers, school counselors.
1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80219
Synergy Outpatient Contact:
Kevin Bert,LCSW, CAC III (303) 282-2626
Kevin.Bert@ucdenver.edu
Traditional Division of Behavioral Health-licensed Outpatient services are also available for youth ages 12-18 with drug/alcohol and delinquency problems. Outpatient services are most appropriate for youth entering treatment for the first time or as an aftercare program for those who have completed residential or day treatment services. Our outpatient services include: drug/alcohol treatment; family counseling; case management; urine monitoring; and treatment for co-occurring psychiatric disorders. We can also provide pharmacological treatments for substance dependence (e.g., disulfiram (Antabuse), buprenorphine, naltrexone, etc.). We also have a UA-only program for those needing drug testing/monitoring services only.
1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80219
Synergy Outpatient Contact:
Kevin Bert,LCSW, CAC III (303) 282-2626
Kevin.Bert@ucdenver.edu
ACRA is office based with a length of stay usually of 3 months, with weekly invidual sessions with the client. Additionally during the episode there are 2 caregiver/parent sessions and 2 family sessions. It is manualized, strength-focused, client-centered, and adolescent-specific outpatient treatment. The evidence-based approach utilizes motivational interviewing and a cognitive behavioral approach aimed at reducing substance use/abuse. Most often it includes two urinalyses per week, on call coverage and psychiatric assessment and monitoring as needed.
1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80219
Synergy ACRA Contact:
Kevin Bert,LCSW, CAC III (303) 282-2626
Kevin.Bert@ucdenver.edu
Synergy has a licensed Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program with an MST approved special adaptation "Contigency Management" for youths with substance abuse disorders. MST is an intensive family- and community-based treatment that addresses the multiple determinants of serious behavioral problems in adolescents. The major goal of MST is to empower parents with skills and resources needed to independently address the difficulties that arise in raising teenagers and to empower youth to cope with family, peer, school and neighborhood problems. MST clients also receive psychiatric evaluation and treatment, if needed, as part of their treatment package. Synergy's MST program also works strongly with the parents to provide incentives to help adolescents become and remain drug-free. MST services are mostly provided in the home. MST can be provided as a stand-alone treatment option, as a service in combination with other Synergy treatments, or as an aftercare treatment for those completing residential or day treatment services.
1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80219
Synergy MST Contact:
Alexis Devine (303) 282-2610
Alexis.Devine@ucdenver.edu
Provides licensed (Division of Child Care, Division of Behavioral Health) and CARF Accredited, comprehensive residential (Residential Child Care Facility) substance treatment services to male adolescents ages 14-19 years, with significant drug/alcohol, conduct/delinquency and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Services include: evaluation; a nurturing, non-permissive, highly structured therapeutic milieu; drug/alcohol treatment; individual/group/family therapy; urine monitoring; psychiatric evaluation and medication for co-occurring disorders, e.g. Major Depression, Bipolar, ADHD; on-site CDE approved school. Seamless transition to the community and aftercare is arranged, via Synergy Outpatient (Multisystemic Therapy, Outpatient or Assertive Continuing Care) or other services based in the youth’s home community.
3738 West Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
Synergy Residential Contact:
Irene Arguelles, LPC, CAC III (303) 781-7875
Irene.Arguelles@ucdenver.edu
ACC is an evidenced-based aftercare with a case manager/therapist, designed for clients completing a higher level of care such as Synergy RCCF, Day Treatment or another facility. Psychiatric Assessment and moitoring, is offered as needed. The focus of ACC is individual threapy conducted in the home/community. Urinalysis is included. Abstinence, prosocial activities, positive peer and family relationships are promoted with the aim to maintain the progress made in residential or day treatment
1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80219
Synergy ACC Contact
Kevin Bert,LCSW, CAC III (303) 282-2626
Kevin.Bert@ucdenver.edu
Day Treatment is most appropriate for adolescents who are not currently attending school or who have been suspended or expelled from school and need to attend schooling as part of their treatment. Synergy provides Division of Behavioral Health-licensed Day Treatment services for youths ages 12-18 with drug/alcohol, school and delinquency problems. Intensive and gender-specific services for both males and females include: drug/alcohol treatment; on-site school; psychological and drug/alcohol evaluations; treatment of co-occurring disorders; transportation; and intensive family therapy services. Our on-site CDE-approved school program serves both regular and special education students. Typical length of stay is 3-5 months, and most adolescents return to public or alternative schools or obtain a GED upon completion of Day Treatment.
1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80210
Synergy Day Treatment Contact:
Gilbert Chavez 720-282-2633
Gilbert.Chavez@ucdenver.edu
Synergy’s Telehealth program allows for the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services from a distance using two-way, interactive videoconferencing technology, which can be accessed with a home computer or in another community setting. By using telehealth communication, Synergy is able to provide substance abuse and mental health services to adolescents and their families living in rural, mountain, and underserved areas of Colorado, as well as in surrounding states, in a cost-effective manner. For more information or to make a referral, call 303-282-2626.
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1212 S. Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80219