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Located in Morrison, 35 miles southwest of Denver in the
mountain foothills, our ADAD certified RTC provides services for adolescent males
(ages 12-18). Treatment is available for chemical dependency, and other mental,
emotional and behavioral addictions. The average stay is six months in the
therapeutic community setting, although a 45 to 90 day "fast-track" program is
also available to those who qualify. The residential setting offers an intensive
therapeutic track system encompassing two specific categories:
Track 1: (Addictions/General Mental Health) addresses the mental, emotional and
behavioral components of various disorders. This track helps youth identify and
develop skills to deal with issues such as depression, truancy, uncontrolled
outbursts, compulsivity, oppositional defiance and others.
(Substance Abuse/Addictions) clients learn the stages of the addictive process
through the "Head High System" developed by Dr. Harl Hargett. This process helps
youth understand the effects of drugs on the mental, emotional and spiritual being.
Youth will understand the impact to self and family. Clients in this track are
challenged with rebuilding their lives and relationships while in therapy.
Track 2: (Sex Offense-Specific Therapy) addresses both victim and perpetrator,
the onset of sexual acting out and defining criminal behavior. Both clients and
their families will be introduced to the cycles of this disorder and how to develop
skills to abolish negative behaviors. Participation in STEP (Specific Treatment
and Education Program) for parents or guardians will educate them of their child's
problems and what they can do to encourage skills learned through the family
integration period. These skills are crucial and necessary in keeping the youth
and family members safe.
Carpe Diem is a Colorado Department of Education state approved on-site school at
the Residential Treatment Center that provides transferable credits under the
direction of three special education instructors with a 1:6 teacher/client ratio.
Click here for information about our
Girl's Residential Treatment Program |
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