Las Animas County is located in the southeast part of Colorado along the border of New Mexico. Its county seat is Trinidad and has a population of 15,000 people; it happens to be the largest county by land area in Colorado.
As you begin the process of searching for the best treatment program for yourself or a loved on, there are a lot of factors to consider. You don’t need to travel out of state to get high quality treatment as there are great options locally in Colorado.
Determining what level of care is necessary can be extremely overwhelming. Talking to a knowledgeable treatment and mental health professional can help assess your needs, and guide you to resources that would be best for you.
With an onsite discharge planner, when you complete treatment, you will have a robust aftercare plan and referrals for local therapy.
Our Colorado Springs office serves teens and young adults who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Our medical detox and inpatient center is located in city proper and our Teen Residential Center is a short drive up to the mountains in Cascade. Or if less intensive treatment is indicated, our online intensive outpatient program is available.
Depending on where you live in Las Animas County, the average drive to our medical detox center in Colorado Springs is approximately two hours. In addition to our adult detox center, our teen residential is in nearby Cascade, nestled in the Pikes Peak Mountain area.
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The Continuum of Care
Access a full range of treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you need a safe transitional living program, inpatient care, or outpatient treatment, we have a program to help.
The Right Program: A detailed interview and assessment process with a clinical professional. Look for an organization that assesses physical and mental health, as well as qualifications for your loved one’s specific needs. Make sure the organization you’re considering has skilled experience with the the drawbacks your loved on is facing.
If the organization isn’t right for your substance abuse treatment, ask if they have referrals for a more appropriate fit.
Professional Team: Look for a licensed, experienced organization that focuses on a team-oriented approach, working together to support each client and their family. Find a team that includes individual and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, psychiatrists, and dietitians.
A highly credentialed team taking a holistic approach to care is critical to achieving successful outcomes from substance abuse and addiction treatments.
Safety: An organization that focuses on participant safety, both physical and emotional. Many people will discover through the treatment process that abstinence from all substances is the best choice for them. Through this journey, it is important to support participants in staying safe and reducing harm.
Find a support system you trust to aid your substance abuse and addiction treatment.
Mental Health and Trauma Training: Drug abuse and addiction generally co-occur with a mental health or trauma experience. It is important that a treatment program has the ability to treat not only substance abuse but also underlying mental health concerns and trauma.
Ideally, a program would have a psychiatrist on staff, and staff trained in trauma-informed care. A good support system believes recovery and healing are two sides of the same coin, and both are necessary for long-lasting success.
An Individualized Program: An organization that tailors the experience to the individual and their unique needs. Find a team that sees you or your loved one as a person and creates a support program based on what is needed. True change from substance abuse and addiction treatment comes from authentic connection and genuine investment.
Strengths Based: An approach that focuses on what is working and nurtures those activities, patterns, and behaviors to encourage health and vibrancy.
Evidence-Based Care: An organization that draws on research and time-tested practices for the best possible outcome. Research or ask about the therapy methods they use in addition treatment.
Family Oriented: Any large life challenge always affects and is impacted by the surrounding system. Find an organization that supports and integrates the whole family. No one walks the road to recovery alone.
Our 24/7 Medically supervised detox and inpatient program lasts 5-21 days.
We understand that you have your own unique story, so once you are safely stabilized, we listen to you about what has been going on and perform medical and psychological evaluations to get a better understanding of your individual needs.
Our comfortable private rooms and safe, supportive environment help you to recover from drug and alcohol addiction.
The name Las Animas comes from the Mexican Spanish name of the Purgatoire River “El Rio de las Animas Perdidas en el Purgatorio,” which means “River of the Lost Souls in Purgatory.”
From 2001-2016, Las Animas County ranked 3rd in counties with an increase in rates of overdose fatalities. This is particularly concerning due to the county’s smaller population. From 2014-2016, the county experienced more than 20 deaths per 100k people, compared to the state’s rate of 8.8 deaths per 100k people (due to opioids.)
The county’s health and human services department determined that combating substance abuse would be its number one initiative. The goal would be to postpone the age of initiation and reduce risky and harmful use and dependency on alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs.
Opioid use is a significant public health crisis in Colorado with 224,000 people misusing prescription drugs each year. Colorado’s overdose rate is significantly higher than the national rate. Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids continue to be problematic for drug users, as synthetic opioids are very strong and when mixed with heroin or other substances can be deadly.
Colorado is ranked 11th in the nation in per capita alcohol consumption.
In addition to seeking out support from addiction professionals, having a network of people that will build you up as you continue your sobriety is very important. Organizations like 12 Step Programs and SMART Recovery provide meetings that build up sober individuals and help to create a supportive community.
Las Animas Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting List
Buddhist Recovery Network
Colorado Refuge Recovery Meeting List
Refuge Recovery Online Meetings
SMART Recovery Meetings
Sandstone Care Parent Support Group
