Aileen Higgins, M.D.
(720) 295-1805
Colorado Crisis Line (844) 493-8255
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Colorado Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Line, 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 
The Colorado Crisis Line connects callers with experienced professionals, counselors, and peer specialists who are able to provide immediate support and, as necessary, connect people in crisis to a network of resources including crisis resources including: Crisis Walk-in Centers and Mobile Crisis Services.  

The Colorado Crisis Line and Crisis Walk-in Centers provide access to confidential and immediate help for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365.  
http://coloradocrisisservices.org/


METRO DENVER REGION WALKIN CENTER LOCATIONS
  • 2551 W 84th Avenue
    Westminster, CO 80031
  • 791 Chambers Road
    Aurora, CO 80011 (Services 7am-11pm)
  • 6509 S Santa Fe Drive
    Littleton, CO 80120
  • 1000 Alpine Avenue
    Boulder, CO 80304
  • 2206 Victor Street
    Aurora, CO 80045
  • 4353 E Colfax Avenue
    Denver, CO 80220
  • 12055 W 2nd Place
    Lakewood, CO 80228


General Information/Support
   National Suicide Hotline 
   http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/Default.aspx
   1-800-273-TALK (8255)

   National Institute for Mental Illness
   http://www.nimh.nih.gov
   Information on all types of mental illness and treatments

   National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
   http://www.nami.org/
   Support for people with mental illness or for those who have friends or family with mental illness

Women's Health
   Massachusetts General-website specifically for women's mental health
   http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
   This website provides a range of current information including discussion of new research findings in women’s mental health and how such investigations inform day-to-day clinical practice.

   Postpartum Support International
   http://www.postpartum.net/

   MotherToBaby
   http://www.mothertobaby.org/
   MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is dedicated to    providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Depression and Bipolar Disorder
   Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
   www.dbsalliance.org
   Education and support for people with depression and bipolar illnesses

Attention Deficit Disorder
   Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
   http://www.chadd.org
   Information on diagnosis, treatment and behavioral strategies

Sleep
http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/


Denver Metro Area Hospitals with Psychiatric Units

It is my hope that you will not require this information, but if there ever does come a time that you may need to be evaluated for hospitalization, the following hospitals have psychiatric units and thus are familiar with psychiatric care.


Porter Adventist Hospital- South Denver
http://www.porterhospital.org/behavioralhealth
2525 S Downing St. South
Denver, CO 80210
303-765-6969-Inpatient Referrals/24-Hour Point of Care Access

West Pines/Lutheran-Wheat Ridge
http://www.westpinesrecovery.org/overviewpc/
West Pines Behavioral Health, Cedar Building
3400 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-467-4080

Centennial Peaks-Louisville
http://www.centennialpeaks.com/
2255 S. 88th Street
Louisville, CO 80027
No walk-ins
303-673-9990- available 24/7 for phone assessments

Highlands Behavioral Health-Littleton
http://www.highlandsbhs.com/
8565 S. Poplar Way
Littleton, Colorado 80130The facility is open for admission 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Mental health level of care assessments are provided free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome, however scheduled appointments are preferred
720-348-2800- available 24/7 for phone assessments

Medical Center of Aurora
http://www.auroramed.com/about_us/hospital-campuses/behavioral-health-services.htm
No walk-ins are accepted. Admissions are coordinated through hospital emergency departments through an admissions triage process
303-360-3700

Denver Health Medical Center-Denver
http://denverhealth.org/Services/BHS/BehavioralHealthServices/AdultInpatientMentalHealthCare.aspx
777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204 
303- 602-HELP (4357)

Denver Springs- Centennial
http://www.denversprings.com/
8835 American Way
Englewood, CO 80112

(720) 613-5104
No Walk Ins


Denver Metro Area Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programs

Partial Hospital Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs provide additional treatment modalities, structure, and support.  They are voluntary and do not require you to stay in the hospital. They typically consist of treatment for several hours per day, 3-5 days per week.

Porter Adventist Hospital- South Denver

https://www.centura.org/care-and-health/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-services
2525 S Downing St. South
Denver, CO 80210

303-290-6500
This is a skills-based program, emphasizing the use of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Wellness Treatment Center- Englewood
http://www.wellnesstreatmentcenter.com
800 Englewood Parkway
Suite B202
Englewood, CO 80110
303.777.0303

The Wellness Treatment Center offers a three-hour-a-day, five-day-a-week Intensive Outpatient Program along with additional support groups


West Pines-Wheatridge
3400 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

303-467-4080 OPT 9#
Intensive Outpatient: http://www.westpinesrecovery.org/intensive-outpatient-services
Two schedule options: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-noon or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm; 8 week program;
Partial Hospitalization: http://www.westpinesrecovery.org/partial-hospitalization
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm; variable length of stay from 2-14 days depending on a person's needs;



Centennial Peaks-Louisville
2255 S. 88th Street
Louisville, CO 80027
http://centennialpeaks.com/adult/intensive-outpatient/
  • Intensive Outpatient patients attend group therapy nine hours each week. Day and evening tracks are available
  • 303-673-9990- available 24/7 for phone assessments

Denver Springs- Centennial
8835 American Way
Englewood, CO 80112

(720) 613-5104
Intensive Outpatient:
http://www.denversprings.com/our-approach/intensive-outpatient-program.stml
3 days/week
Partial Hospitalization:
http://www.denversprings.com/our-approach/partial-hospitalization-program.stml
5-6 hours/day, 5 days/week




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