Detox
We only went outside about 3 times for the two weeks I was there. Outside was just a small dirt square with fences you couldn’t see through. don’t let the court yard fool you didn’t see it once till I was out of there. Spoke to the therapist one on one just as many tim ...
About Cedar Springs Hospital
Cedar Springs Hospital provides mental health and drug addiction treatment services in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for adults 18 and older. The facility is situated at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain, within driving distance of Denver. One of the standout features is the serene, peaceful setting offered for recovery. They include a free assessment to determine the appropriate program based on the needs of the individual and have military-specific programs for members who face challenges. The services focus on providing non-judgemental care for everyone.
They have programs that feature 24/7 care for higher-intensity needs and outpatient services. That way, you can live at home while receiving treatment. Medical detox is available for guests in the inpatient acute care program. There are transitional services where you spend time at the hospital acquiring the skills necessary to cope with addiction in real-world settings. Community outings that include bowling, hiking, fishing, and zoo trips may be a part of your rehab services.
As part of their continuum of care, they’ll work with you to prevent relapse and give you the strategies to remain safe and sober. While there, you’ll take part in goal setting, life skills training, stress management, and learn effective communication methods. Healthy lifestyles and self-esteem building are encouraged to help ensure a successful recovery journey.
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I had an overall good experience but I will say it was a bit of a traumatic experience for me, and as an adolescent there was definitely some messed up things at this hospital. Over night I could hear someone talking shit about some of the kids there, calling them crazy , and I m sorry but if you can t respect that people are there for help and support and you can t give them that then you shouldn t be working there. Also, food was awful, and they say you don t have to do activities, but when I said I didn t want to do something they would gaslight me into making me do it. Like shaming me, and not letting me in my room. There were some really supportive nurses there, but other than that I don t feel like they do anything to help you, rather just put you in some kind of prison and expect you to get better.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Hi, Aria. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.cedarspringsbhs.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
I was sent here for about a week, and I agree with all of the other reviews. This place was built like a prison, had horrid food, and some of the nurses were straight up mentally abusive. One of them said I was a lost cause, and another was just being passive aggressive to me the whole time and acting like he didn't want to be there. Also one of the nurses kept on mocking some of the kid's behind their back (Like why do you even work here if you can't do the bare minimum and be a decent human??). I left this place feeling worse, it did nothing to make me feel better, and it looks like its the same for 99% of other patients here.Judging by these other reviews, I genuinely think this place should be investigated and shutdown honestly. Please do not take your kid or anyone here.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Brody. Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. So that we can address your concerns directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.cedarspringsbhs.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
I was here in 2014 on a hold. I have PTSD from this place. I requested a shower chair to shower and was given one that was a bit wobbly, but I really wanted a shower.. I was in a wheelchair and could self transfer. I decided to shower when people were at outside time for privacy. There should have been a staff member somewhere in the building but no one heard me screaming. My room was next to the nurses station. The chair broke, I fell, injuring my back and I was in a precarious position that I couldn t get out of. I was there, screaming, for at least 20 min before everyone returned from outside. By then my legs were both numb, I was freezing and terrified. An ambulance took me to a hospital where I was dismissed quite quickly with no tests done as I had come from a mental hospital. Ambulance and hospital charges were in the thousands. I still have numbness and pain. The nurse who gave me the chair was chewed out because he took the char out of the trash to give it to me. Do not go here, ever!
Response from the owner6 days ago
Hi, Donna. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Please visit http://www.cedarspringsbhs.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information at your convenience so we may discuss your review. We appreciate your time and hope to hear from you. 
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient rehabs offer a wide variety of services and levels of care to align with clients' unique and evolving needs. Outpatient care is best suited for clients who are stable and for those who wish to remain at home while receiving treatment. Clients typically receive addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training, including participating in evening, night, and weekend sessions to accommodate clients' schedules. Clients at an increased relapse risk may receive more frequent and intensive treatment.
Inpatient Clients entering an inpatient rehab typically require more intensive treatment than those in outpatient care. Clients often start inpatient treatment immediately after completing a detox program. Upon admission, they engage in extensive psychotherapy, receive recovery-focused life skills training, and participate in evidence-based complementary therapies, such as meditation, massage, acupuncture, and/or animal, creative arts, recreational, and experiential therapy.
Intensive Outpatient Clients receiving care in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) engage in a minimum of nine hours of treatment per week on average. However, many intensive outpatient rehabs offer up to 20 therapeutic hours weekly. IOP services are ideal for those in early recovery or who are at an elevated risk of relapse. IOP may be chosen in lieu of inpatient rehab. Treatment modalities typically include psychotherapy, life skills training, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and holistic care.
Partial Hospitalization Program For those that don't require round-the-clock care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term option that can be used as a step-down treatment or as an alternative to intensive hospitalization. PHP treatment requires up to 5 days a week of commitment where you'll receive 6 to 8 hours of support every day. While a partial hospitalization program typically requires a commute, telehealth may be available. PHP treatment costs can vary but are often covered by most insurance.
Medically Assisted Detox The process of medically assisted detox usually takes place in an inpatient setting while under the 24/7 care of a team of licensed medical professionals. It's considered the safest way to rid the body of all addictive substances and prepare you for a transition into either an inpatient program or various forms of outpatient rehab. The program length varies depending on your needs, but it typically takes about 5-7 days.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(719) 633-4114 
2135 Southgate Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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