Fire Mountain Programs

Estes Park, Colorado

5532 US Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

(303) 443-3343
4.51 (16 reviews)

About Fire Mountain Programs

Fire Mountain is a residential treatment center in the Colorado Rockies where troubled teens 12-17 are taught the tools to allow them the opportunity to transform into more responsible, thoughtful, and confident teens. Using the latest rehabilitation innovations in treatment, along with traditional methods proven to be effective, our troubled teen program’s goal is long-term healing, recovery, and success for all teens and their families. Let us help your teen find the path to becoming their best self.

Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center, located at the gates of the world-famous Rocky Mountain National Park serves teens from all over the United States and support families making powerful changes with lasting results. The kids Warrior Camps, the Leadership Training Intensive and the Teen Rite of Passage run every year. Fire Mountain has a Visiting Artists program. This program introduces the kids in out program to a variety of avenues for self expression and personal fulfillment, not to mention potentially great careers.

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  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
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Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

heart-hands iconIntervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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check iconAdolescence program

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men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • wilderness iconWilderness setting
  • private iconPrivate setting
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • recreation iconRecreation room
  • music2 iconMusic room
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • hiking iconHiking
  • building1 iconDay school
  • computer iconBusiness center
  • art iconArt activities
  • hiking-poles iconHiking trails

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: Fire Mountain Programs works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Professional services are often necessary to recover from addiction. Drug rehab in Colorado provides the expert services needed to address the complex issues of addiction and help individuals start their recovery journey.

check iconDual Diagnosis

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 iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

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.

equine-therapy iconEquine Therapy

Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

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.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

family iconFamily Therapy

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.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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.

life-skills iconLife Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nutrition Therapy

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.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

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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State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Colorado
License Number: NLC0010986

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5532 US Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

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4.51 (16 reviews)
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Best treatment I’ve received! I cannot thank Fire Mountain for all they have done to help me take back my life.

Reviewed on 11/26/2019
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We had nothing but positive experiences working with Fire Mountain during the 6 months our child was there. Every staff member was kind, compassionate, professional, and very good at their job. We were onsite for therapy, visits and education programs weekly and always fel ... Read More

Reviewed on 9/15/2019
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It is very sad that people who are supposed to help people in need as supposedly this one is are just interested in the money. They just wanted to keep me paying no matter what.

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m jenkins
3 years ago
5

Fire Mt saved my daughters life. She was 15 when she went in, and had had 2 suicide attempts before Fire Mt.. My daughter was diagnosed with severe ptsd. from some things that tragically happened to her as a baby and beyond my control. The therapists at Fire Mt explained to her what her ptsd was, and helped her while she was going through it. The food was super healthy and my daughter learned so much. Although she did run after 4.5 months, (which I was upset about because Fire Mt is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any kid), she is doing so much better because of Fire Mt. She still eats well, because she learned that eating well made her feel better there, and she tells people how much Fire Mt really helped her. She complained to me on the phone while she was there but when she reflects upon her time at Fire Mt now she says it was the best thing I ever did for her. I am forever grateful to Fire Mt for their expertise in handling her and for all the staff. There were a few issues I was not thrilled about ; I was very upset that Fire Mt would not take my daughter back after she ran, but the good far outweighs any bad and the time my daughter spent there was life changing. I am forever grateful that Fire Mt. exists. My daughter left last July of 2020 and it is a year later that I am giving a review because I could not find the words. These people go above and beyond. My daughter is now a straight A student. I dont think she would have survived without the intervention of Fire mt.Huge thanks!

Christine Matchett
3 years ago
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It took a lot to get my son in here. I was working with insurance and they finally approved partial hospitalization. The facility asks for a hefty NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ( ours was 16,500 , plus more deposits). My son is on the spectrum , has multiple diagnosis and had depression with suicidal ideations. It was known about his conditions before entrance and that he had a history of pushing the limits and acting out ( ODD) to see how far he could push. My son made some suicidal ideation statements and ran out the door 2 weeks after being admitted ( btw he WAS informed he could not run). Fire Mountain kicked him out stating they couldn t handle anyone trying to leave ( ie not a restraining facility). They made zero effort to take him back after my son pleaded to give him another chance and admitting he did it to see what would happen. They KEPT most of the deposit ( out of kindness they are returning 4 k ; meaning his stay was 12,500 for 2 weeks which they justified keeping by how much they bill insurance ). Fire Mountain kept the money without treatment, thus hindering our ability to place our son anywhere else. Overall, I cannot comment about the actual treatment ( perhaps it is a good fit for a well behaved child, or one with substance abuse issues who won t act out). However, there was no attempt made to actual help him. They couldn t handle his behavior and gave up. I want others to know what our family went through.

Response from the owner3 years ago
Hi Christine, While we have talked a few times, I regret that you haven't felt any resolve on your end. I'd like to clarify that this was never an issue of not being able to "handle" your son. Youth need varying degrees of structure in a treatment program, given their issues, personality and needs. Running behavior, significant property damage and suicidal threats are often reasons to suggest a different type of environment that can provide a higher level of safety. With us being an unlocked facility, located right by a highway, we are not always the best fit for youth that exhibit severe behaviors. Outside of the substantial discount offered through the financial hardship agreement you signed and the refunded amount given, we are at the mercy of what insurance companies will pay. It is difficult to see youth leave our facility when they need more structured care. However, putting those feelings aside to ensure the safety of the youth will always be our number one priority. Please feel free to call me directly so that we can talk this through. Shari Simmons, LCSW Executive Director
Lindsay Wright
4 years ago
5

Fire Mountain truly changed my life for the better. Not only did I receive the diagnosis that would forever change the way I went about my struggles, but I met amazing people that inspire me. FMRTC changed my life. I finished the program not knowing how I would survive once I left, but it turned out that internal conflict wasn t something necessary. Everyone that I had met there, including the other residents, helped me find my new perspective on life, especially my amazing therapist. There are most certainly hard days and now, I know how to manage them and keep living the best life I can because of what they ve taught me. I was able to move out and continue my undergrad and hope to one day become a psychotherapist myself. But as of now, I am a behavioral therapist at 18 years old. I never thought I would see the day I would be able to help people and use the struggles I went though as motivation, unable to see that there was a future in store for me, but here I am, following my passions. I hope to one day be able to return the favor of everything FM did for me and to go back to beautiful Estes and work for them.**My tribe s the bear tribe!!!**

Troy Stewart
4 years ago
5

I've been out of fire mtn for over a year now and my life has improved drastically from the time I was there to now all the staff are amazing and helped me get my life on track I owe my life to them.

Response from the owner4 years ago
Dude! We are so proud of you! You have really done well. Got your back! (Aaron)
Marina Casanelles
5 years ago
5

Fire Mountain has changed my son's and my life! Everyone is an exceptional professional with a passion to help and make a positive difference to the kiddos and their families. They make you feel you are not alone anymore!

Response from the owner5 years ago
Thank you so much for your kind words Marina! We are honored to be a part of the recovery process for your family.
juliana
5 years ago
5

Fire mountain changed my life. The staff are beyond caring, and it s very different than a hospital. It becomes a safe place, even if it isn t your true home. Thank you for everything.

Michael Wright
6 years ago
5

Where does one start. Fire Mountain is incredible. I will have to post separately, several times to truly tell our story. Our experience has been incredible. Traditional hospitals, and treatments only go so far, but Christine and Aaron go far beyond. Their staff of experts are the very best. Christine and Aaron offer resources that were never offered to us before. We now have a diagnosis, and a starting point to begin the recovery process. Thank everyone at Fire Mountain for your care, treatment, and advice.

Grace Moore
6 years ago
5

Fire Mountain completely changed my life. I consider it my home. Fire mountain is all i ever think about and i miss it more than anything in this world. The staff is so amazing and caring. And the friends I made at fire mountain i ll carry with me the rest of my life. Thankyou fire mountain you are everything to me.

Lynne Gray
6 years ago
5

This facility focuses on helping the whole family, an important and effective approach to helping teens in crisis. This program has given us hope and skills for the future.

Teresa Carroll-Childers
7 years ago
5

Fire Mountain offers holistic treatment for teens. FM fully believes that children are not broken but systems are broken and instructs families how to properly fix the broken systems. The parent education is outstanding!

Stacie Scalise
7 years ago
5

Fire Mountain has been a life saver for our teen and such an amazing experience for our entire family. They have an outstanding program that teaches teens to take charge of their lives. The staff is compassionate, consistent, and always there when you need them. The curriculum has been top notch since day 1.I was initially drawn to Fire Mountain due to their focus on wellness (whole foods diet, daily fitness, and a holistic approach to medicine). Healthy body, healthy mind! However, they have completely exceeded my expectations in all areas of their treatment program. I m forever grateful that we found them!

beth gloss
7 years ago
5

This program has had truly meaningful and amazing results for my family so far. I have learned a great deal, as well as my family, about health and wellbeing, tools for getting and staying healthy and happy. Aaron, Chris, and the staff are genuinely loving and caring individuals who are grounded in their purpose and teaching methods to provide real world skills.

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