Highlands Behavioral Health

8565 S Poplar Way Littleton, CO 80130
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Highlands Behavioral Health System CO 80130

About Highlands Behavioral Health

Highlands Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Littleton, Colorado. They treat adults and adolescents for many different mental health conditions. They only offer treatment for people with substance use disorder if they also have a mental health condition.

They have an emergency inpatient service for clients who are experiencing a mental health crisis. You will be given an intake assessment to see if you need inpatient care. If you’re admitted to this program, you will normally stay between 5 and 7 days.

They have a full-time medically trained staff. They can provide you with medically assisted treatment if you need it. Once your mental health condition has stabilized, you can enter their outpatient program.

Outpatient treatment will consist of both group and individual therapy. Your individual therapy will be custom-tailored to you.

Therapists often use dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to treat people with co-occurring disorders. This type of therapy teaches you to accept your circumstances and to change your reaction towards them. It also offers coping mechanisms for dealing with the kinds of situations that trigger your substance use.

They have several different kinds of group therapy sessions. They have gender-specific sessions. They also have sessions that concentrate on various mental illnesses.

They offer two kinds of outpatient programs. If your mental health needs are severe, you can enter their partial hospitalization program (PHP). This means you attend counseling full-time and go home at night. They also have an intensive outpatient program (IOP), in which you come in several times a week for a few hours a day for treatment.

Latest Reviews

Blake Levien
1 month ago on Google
1
Your mental health should be your top priority in life, so you don't spend time here.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Blake. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Liz Herrick
1 month ago on Google
1
I was sexually assaulted by another patient and the refused to give me camera footage or defend myself
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Liz. Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.
Rodger Chase
1 month ago on Google
3
SMost of the staff was there to help patients some,just a paycheck.One could tell.For those who cared more than others, Thank You.I believe there are so many different levels of policy.Some said yes some said no. Some said too late and too early.By getting the staff who make those decisions to be consistent would have less impact on patients.It was confusing.Not sure where to turn and what to expect.Allowing a single patient to take over most of that one single group session is just not who I came to for guidance and help.It happened ENOUGH just not only one patient but several.I feel I lost a Great opportunity to better myself and learn how to cope with things better.Staff should all be on the same page consistently.There is no policy book or set of rules that apply to all there's asign on a wall. Which schedule often changes. I did good out of it JUST not all I believe I could have. There were some great people there that made me feel Safe and believed they wanted. to help me. I felt kinda like a burden to some of staff..There was a particularly good group of staff that worked together for two nights in a row.You could tell they cared and made me feel approachable, understood and SAFE.I would like to thank those women on those nights.THANK YOU! You all gave me hope.Especially EBONY and the crew she was working with those two nights.Remii sure did show she cared also
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Rodger. 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 https://highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
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Accepted Insurance

Highlands Behavioral Health 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
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 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.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive 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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients engaged in a rehab aftercare program have completed active addiction treatment and are receiving services designed to promote their sustained sobriety. Drug rehab aftercare typically encompasses a wide variety of medical, mental health, and social services meant to facilitate clients' reintegration into their home, workplace, and community. Clients typically collaborate with their case manager and/or recovery team to identify and access the services they need, often including peer coaching, career counseling, and care referrals.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial 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.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Detox can be dangerous if not properly supervised, making 24-hour clinical care in Colorado an essential tool in the recovery process. The constant monitoring by medical professionals helps individuals through critical stages of recovery. Medical professionals and addiction specialists are available 24/7 to provide medications that ease withdrawal symptoms and to treat any other issues that arise.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically 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

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

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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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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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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).

Clinical Services

The main principle of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Colorado is that substance use disorders are based on faulty thinking and behavior patterns. The goal of this treatment is to help the individual learn better ways of coping with challenges, which will lead to changes in thinking and behavior.

Dialectical behavior therapy is skills based and present oriented. You'll be asked to keep a diary of emotions and related behaviors and practice the skills you've been learning between sessions. The focus of skills development is on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Group therapy in Colorado offers you a platform to share your stories about drug addiction and co occurring mental health conditions. You'll receive encouragement and empathy from peers who understand your journey, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Men and women in Colorado have access to customized individual therapy sessions for drug and alcohol addiction treatment. These sessions explore your life experiences and patterns of substance abuse. Your therapist helps you recognize harmful behaviors and thoughts that empower you to make positive changes for lasting recovery.

Based on the couple's needs, couples therapy may take different forms. Your therapist will probably take an integrated approach, using techniques from several methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic couple's therapy. The goal is to work through challenges and strengthen your relationship.

During family therapy sessions, family members in Colorado work with therapists to understand addiction as a disease that has affected the entire family. This approach fosters empathy and reduces blame on any one member. Promoting this collective effort helps to support the recovery process.

Participating in experiential therapy in Colorado brings awareness to the emotions and thoughts that affect your behavior. As you engage in an interactive or creative activity, your therapist will help you reflect on and analyze these patterns and develop healthy coping strategies to use in the future.

Amenities

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

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

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8565 S Poplar Way
Littleton, CO 80130

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Reviews of Highlands Behavioral Health

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2.2 (308 reviews)
Blake Levien
1 month ago
1

Your mental health should be your top priority in life, so you don't spend time here.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Blake. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Noah Boudabag
1 month ago
5

Melissa Praska
1 month ago
3

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Melissa. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We take your feedback very seriously and would like to learn more so that we can address your concerns. If you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ and provide us with your contact information. Again, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We hope to hear from you soon.
Liz Herrick
1 month ago
1

I was sexually assaulted by another patient and the refused to give me camera footage or defend myself

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Liz. Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.
Emily Broussard
1 month ago
1

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Emily. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Rodger Chase
1 month ago
3

SMost of the staff was there to help patients some,just a paycheck.One could tell.For those who cared more than others, Thank You.I believe there are so many different levels of policy.Some said yes some said no. Some said too late and too early.By getting the staff who make those decisions to be consistent would have less impact on patients.It was confusing.Not sure where to turn and what to expect.Allowing a single patient to take over most of that one single group session is just not who I came to for guidance and help.It happened ENOUGH just not only one patient but several.I feel I lost a Great opportunity to better myself and learn how to cope with things better.Staff should all be on the same page consistently.There is no policy book or set of rules that apply to all there's asign on a wall. Which schedule often changes. I did good out of it JUST not all I believe I could have. There were some great people there that made me feel Safe and believed they wanted. to help me. I felt kinda like a burden to some of staff..There was a particularly good group of staff that worked together for two nights in a row.You could tell they cared and made me feel approachable, understood and SAFE.I would like to thank those women on those nights.THANK YOU! You all gave me hope.Especially EBONY and the crew she was working with those two nights.Remii sure did show she cared also

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Rodger. 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 https://highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
M Perez
1 month ago
1

If it was possible to leave 0 stars on this review, I would. I was a patient here in early 2024, having only been 16 at the time, and it was a very traumatic experience for me, it was only my second visit to a mental health hospital ever. The nurses were terrible to the patients, and most of the time for no good reason either. I sat in the same clothes and pair of underwear I came in for about 7 days, despite asking multiple times for new clothes and undergarments. It also took Staff multiple days for them to start giving me my medication, and in some instances not giving them to me at sll. Staff did nothing when I told them about ignorant comments fellow patients were making towards me, as I am a trans man, and even participated in the ignorance. They would cut out time to eat if we took to long to get ready (line up and do role call) before heading down to our cafeteria and made us sit in the hallway outside of our rooms after each "activity" we would do. There were times that we had to sit in the hallway for an hour in complete silence and it got to the point where patients, myself included, would fall asleep in the hallway.In all, my shared experience in Highlands Behavioral Center was the absolute worst. I plead with parents reading this: please do not let them send your kids here. Please send them to Children's Hospital in Aurora instead, that was the most pleasant experience I ever had in a mental health facility.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, M Perez. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Marylee Hauze
1 month ago
2

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Marylee. We appreciate your honest feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Shannon Elam
1 month ago
5

My 15 yr old daughter was admitted to Highlands this week. It has been the most difficult and scariest week of my life. Fortunately, my daughter wanted help and voluntarily admitted herself. Inpatient mental health care was foreign to me and handing my fragile daughter off to strangers in a psychiatric hospital almost had me needing the same type of care. But the staff took very good care of her. She immediately felt welcome and safe. And she was glad she went. The psychiatrist, social worker and nurses assigned to my daughter were amazing, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. The professionals at Highlands are doing hard but very important work. And I will forever be grateful to them for caring for and helping my baby through a mental health crisis.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Shannon. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/HighlandsBehavioralHealth. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Kiki Habesha
2 months ago
4

You have to get lucky with staff I met someone of the most Amazing staff in there. You will be just fine if you get Remi and Mathew. My psychiatrist was wonderful. Helped me get through exactly what I was struggling with. Food was amazing, I m giving it 4 stars because there are some staff members that do not belong in this type of work field and are just there to get paid. But over all it s not as bad as their ratings. I appreciate everything they did for me.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Kiki. 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 https://highlandsbhs.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Kayleen Perrin
2 months ago
1

I have so many complaints that i'm not gonna be able to fit them all. Besides the flagrant HIPAA violations, they do not supervise their underage inpatient unit adequately. My teenage daughter brought home several little journals with other patient information including but not limited to phone numbers, names of schools and social media handles. Then after issues are brought up to the "charge nurse" there's no follow through from staff.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Kayleen. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Please visit http://www.highlandsbhs.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.
FredDa K.
2 months ago
4

I was here a couple weeks ago. My favorite part. Was definitely the cafeteria. The guy, chef and the woman cooks. We're awesome. Made amazing food. This hospital, is definitely layed back in rules. There are 2 adult units. One is definitely for more unstable people. Can get a bit crazy on that unit. Other unit is mello. As far, as hospital stays. Silly enough, was one of the best experiences, I had.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, FredDa. We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!
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