Griffith Centers Foster Care

10 Farragut Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Griffith Centers for Children CO 80909

About Griffith Centers Foster Care

Griffith Centers for Children is a residential treatment program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Adolescent males aged 12 to 20 can live in treatment and receive care for mental health and substance abuse. You’ll benefit from comprehensive care and resources during and after treatment.

They provide a structured environment for youth to focus on recovery. Their program targets youth struggling with one or more challenges, including abuse, trauma, neglect, emotional conditions, reunification, education recovery, or criminal behavior. You’ll work with a case manager who will support you throughout treatment and ensure your treatment plan is appropriate.

One thing I like about this facility is they prioritize family reintegration. Strengthening the family unit can be essential in recovery, especially for younger people. You’ll benefit from two to four hours of family therapy to work through past issues and rebuild relationships.

It’s also wonderful how you can work towards your educational goals while completing treatment. They provide an on campus school and a GED program. That way you can develop vital skills to get your life back on track. They also connect you with ongoing treatment and follow up with you for six months after completing the program.

Latest Reviews

Melissa Magadan
1 year ago on Google
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I was a resident when it was called Chins Up and it was awful, the staff ignored us, threatened us. They later employed my family member, who had been convicted in a dependency and neglect case. Totally inappropriate, as this person had access to my files.
Larissa
1 year ago on Google
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Tyler Bloodgood
3 years ago on Google
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Griffith centers for children did some good and a lot of bad. While presenting me with people I still trust, it caused a lot of pain. As a former client, I wouldn't recommend the place. While there are good people there, they are treated as disposable pawns and are in a extremely hostile work environment. They, the higher ups, don't work with the kids twenty four seven, so they think they know the clients needs but really don't.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Griffith Centers Foster Care works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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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.

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

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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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.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Contact Information

Phone icon (719) 220-4066
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10 Farragut Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Fact checked and written by:
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Edited by:
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Reviews of Griffith Centers Foster Care

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I've called and left messages several times asking for help. I really need to talk with someone about the services of their program, I haven't received even once a callback. Is for that reason that they deserve just one star, they have to improve their customer service.

Reviewed on 2/25/2019
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3.1 (24 reviews)
Melissa Magadan
1 year ago
1

I was a resident when it was called Chins Up and it was awful, the staff ignored us, threatened us. They later employed my family member, who had been convicted in a dependency and neglect case. Totally inappropriate, as this person had access to my files.

Larissa
1 year ago
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Tyler Bloodgood
3 years ago
3

Griffith centers for children did some good and a lot of bad. While presenting me with people I still trust, it caused a lot of pain. As a former client, I wouldn't recommend the place. While there are good people there, they are treated as disposable pawns and are in a extremely hostile work environment. They, the higher ups, don't work with the kids twenty four seven, so they think they know the clients needs but really don't.

Niyah Macc
3 years ago
1

They don t report children til days after missing, steal clothes and other belongings from the kids, they don t watch the kids nor provide the resources they need. I fear for any kid staying here. The head person who is in charge Lauren, unprofessional and unpredictable laughs on the phone with the children s parents. & also tucks her tail.

Chris Eggert
3 years ago
1

This place is a joke the staff won t call u back and they won t send me my kids stuff back after I offered to pay for it to be shipped Lauren is the worst person to get ahold of won t answer calls or emails very unprofessional

Response from the owner2 years ago
Chris I am very sorry for the experience you have had with GCC. I would like fix this situation. Did you receive your child's belongings back? If you have not could you please email the information to info@griffithcenters.org and I will follow up with you.
Jonathan Bafford
4 years ago
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They don't value thier employees

Ellie Colpitts
4 years ago
5

Adam Barrish
5 years ago
5

Great transition place. 5 star chef for breakfast and lunch during the day and an overall positive atmosphere. The teachers are awesome. Best teacher by far is Mori, but DB is cool too.

Colleen Pando
6 years ago
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Well my son has several mental disabilities and they accepted him in their program and everyone else gave up on him as well as his education, now when we went for the tour and meeting to start him in program the principal looked at his history and looked at me in my eyes and said " I am not gonna give up on your son, we will work with him" I thought finally someone gave me hope and cares about my child. School started Aug 13 2018 and school ended Oct 2018 for him and as we speak he's still not in any type of education. My son has several disabilities and at every educational school or program he got discharged or kicked out basically and I live in Pueblo so transportation was always an issue for him due to another kid who attended same program and past school w my son always had issues with each other so w my son's mental disabilities and bus issues they the principal offered to drive my son home and last she hugged me and said not to worry he will be back in school monday well she discharged him due to my son not capable of learning fast as they wanted I do want to thank Robert the therapist for working with my son and helping him he has always talked highly of him.

Cherie Jones
6 years ago
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Tina Elaine
6 years ago
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Ebony Palmer
6 years ago
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This place took my son on a field trip to a known area where he has a history of running away from and my son has been missing since Sunday. I can't understand how the staff can tell me that my son was supervised and now he's missing. Obviously they didn't do their homework about my sons triggers. This place was suppose to get him away from Denver to get him back on track and they take him to Denver Zoo and he's missing.

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