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Services
LCMH provides a comprehensive range of services designed to address the complex needs of people recovering from mental illness.
In an emergency contact any LCMH phone number listed here for 24 hour emergency services or call 911.
CENTER-WIDE SERVICES
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency services are operational 24 hours per day including weekends,
holidays, and evenings. Care coordination, as a part of the overall plan
of services to the client, is included in the provision of emergency
services. Emergency services are available to children, adolescents,
adults, elderly and minority populations.
INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT
Case Management involves activities that are intended to ensure that
clients receive needed services, that services are coordinated, and that
services are appropriate to the client's stated desires over time.
INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION
Intensive Care Coordinators manage all inpatient services and higher
levels of care for clients. This includes assessment, referral and
services assisting in transition to a less restrictive environment. The
Intensive Care Coordinators are responsible for doing 27-65 evaluations
(evaluations of suicidal, homicidal or gravely disabled persons) and
Child Mental Health Treatment Act (CMHTA or HB-1116) evaluations for
youth who need to be assessed for residential treatment due to mental
illness, or youth at risk for residential placement who may be able to
be maintained in the community with more supportive in-home and other
community based services.
ADVOCATES
The Advocate provides ongoing support and limited psycho-education
groups for parents of children and family members diagnosed with mental
illness, as well as those receiving other services. The Advocate
provides support for parents who need help with an Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) for their child.
ACQUISITION OF BENEFITS COMMITTEE (ABC)
Many clients are in need of Social Security benefits (SSI or SSDI). The
Acquisition of Benefits Committee (ABC) has been trained to streamline
the application process in order to increase the likelihood of a
successful application.
CO-OCCURRING SERVICES
Specialized treatment services for individuals who have both mental
health and substance use disorders.
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES
Multicultural staff assist the agency in demonstrating its commitment to
cultural competency through the coordination and presentation of
intra-agency training opportunities as well as promoting the
appreciation of diversity in our communities. Programming includes a
12-week parenting class, Strengthening Latino Families, support groups
in Spanish and interpretive and case management services on and off-site.
TIPS: TRANSITION TO
INDEPENDENCE PROCESSING SYSTEM
TIPS is an evidence based program designed to help move young people
toward greater self-sufficiency and successful achievement of their
goals related to relevant transition domains (employment/career,
educational opportunities, living situation, personal effectiveness and
well being, and community life-functioning). The target population is
16-23 year-old individuals who are currently on Medicaid and have a
persistent mental illness. A Transition Facilitator meets one-on-one
with the clients and helps them explore their strengths and develop
goals. The average length of participation in the program is 6-18
months.
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES
The Adult Outpatient staff provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment
and care coordination to adults between the ages of 18 and 60.
Services include the mobilization and integration of supportive
resources to assist the client in maintaining or enhancing quality
of life. Clients and care coordinators plan together to achieve
higher levels of functioning in work or school environments, in
family or social relationships and in daily living activities.
Individual and group treatments in a variety of topic areas are
offered to all active clients and may include co-occurring treatment
for those with both mental health issues and substance use issues.
PRE-ADMISSION
SCREEN RESIDENT REVIEW (PASRR)
Persons referred to a nursing facility must be screened prior to
admission to determine whether or not a psychiatric diagnosis is
present. It must be determined whether the person requires mental
health services prior to admission or requires special services
while in the nursing facility due to mental illness. Larimer Center
serves as a "fact finder" for the Professional Review Organization
(PRO), acting through contract with the State Department of Human
Services.
FOOTHILLS
GATEWAY
On-site services are provided to individuals with developmental
disabilities at Foothills Gateway. Specialty services include anger
management groups, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups, men's and
women's issue groups, as well as individual work. Consultation is
provided to Foothills staff and annual psychiatric reviews are
provided to Foothills Gateway participants who are not active
clients with Larimer Center.
ALTERNATIVES
PROGRAMS
Larimer Center partners with Larimer County Community Corrections to
provide post-sentence diversion programming for clients involved in
the criminal justice system that experience mental illness and may
also experience co-occurring substance diagnoses. Programming
includes daily case management, medication monitoring, and group
activity. Services are offered at Community Corrections and at
other off-site locations.
ALTERNATIVES TO
INCARCERATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS (AIIM)
An intensive program offered to individuals with major mental health
needs, with supervision as established by Probation. Services
include: mental health counseling; substance abuse counseling;
medication (funding and monitoring); group therapy; intensive case
management; housing assistance; employment and basic needs.
Referrals made to other internal and external resources.
COMMUNITY DUAL
DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT (CDDT)
CDDT is provided in coordination with Fort Collins Housing Authority
and the Health District of Northern Colorado and provides services
for adults who have both serious mental illness and serious
substance use disorders. This program provides for all the treatment
needs of the participants, as well as all basic living needs.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CLINICAL SPECIALIST (CJCS)
The purpose of the grant-funded program is to coordinate and case
manage clinical treatment services to adult offenders 18 years and
older with behavioral health problems. The CJCS connects clients
referred by judicial and correctional personnel with mental and
behavioral health services, supportive resources and supportive
relationships to promote recovery, encourage responsible living and
facilitate positive community involvement.
ADULT
SPECIALIZED SUBSTANCE
USE DISORDER SERVICES
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT
Outpatient education and therapy is provided for individuals who are
experiencing consequences due to their use of drugs and/or alcohol.
ANGER MANAGEMENT
Education on anger management techniques is provided for individuals
who need coping strategies to deal with their anger and substance
use disorders. Counselors teach conflict resolution and
assertiveness skills and help clients develop anger control plans.
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE SERVICES
Education and therapy is provided for individuals who struggle with
violence in their relationships. Gender specific groups are
available. Certified Domestic Violence counselors provide this
specialized treatment.
DUI EDUCATION &
THERAPY
Services licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health include
Level II - 24 hours of education and Level II - 42 to 86 hours of
education. Spanish speaking services are also available.
INTENSIVE AND
ENHANCED OUTPATIENT
Designed for individuals who benefit from a more structured setting.
The Intensive Outpatient Program is a substance use disorder
treatment program that provides a minimum of 9 hours of treatment
per week. The Enhanced Outpatient Program is a substance use
disorder treatment program that provides 3 to 8 hours of treatment
per week. Treatment is provided through group therapy and
individual sessions in an outpatient treatment setting.
RELAPSE
PREVENTION
Guides and motivates individuals to develop a personal sobriety plan
and supports steps toward positive change.
SPECIAL
CONNECTIONS FOR WOMEN
Education and support for pregnant and postpartum women. Program
offers assistance with transportation to counseling sessions, case
management, skill building in parenting and other life skills
through individual counseling, group support and couples therapy.
WOMEN'S ISSUES
Treatment services are designed for women with groups meeting weekly
to address a variety of issues unique to women.
SUBSTANCE
MONITORING
Random substance screening that includes breath tests, Antabuse
monitoring, urinalysis, oral swabs, hair testing and sweat patches,
is provided to clients and non-clients. Monitored Antabuse or
monitored Naltrexone is available for enrolled clients.
CHILD AND FAMILY
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
SERVICES
Outpatient services
include family therapy, play therapy with young children, group therapy,
individual therapy and include family involvement with treatment.
Therapists are trained in child and adolescent mental health issues;
working with youth who have experienced neglect, abuse, trauma, and
attachment issues; behavior management of children; working with parents
to enhance their skills; and case management so that children,
adolescents and their families are receiving relevant resource input in
the most coordinated and beneficial manner.
MENTAL
HEALTH CORE SERVICES
The
Mental Health Core Service Program is a special project developed by the
Larimer County Department of Human Services (DHS), Child Welfare
section. Larimer Center is contracted with DHS to provide therapeutic
services to their clients, including both adults and children.
THE
HUB ASSESSMENT CENTER
In collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS), mental
health assessments, mediation and brief therapy are provided to families
accessing the HUB, the single point of entry for DHS services.
MULTI SYSTEMIC
THERAPY (MST)
An
evidenced based, intensive home based family therapy program designed
specifically for juvenile offenders and their families. MST works with
the family's whole ecology to use natural supports rather than formal
systemic supports as levers for change and on-going progress.
Treatment lasts on average for 5 months, but goals are set at the
beginning and when the goals are met with evidence of sustainability,
the case is closed. On-call service is available to families 24/7.
FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT)
An
outcome-driven and evidence-based prevention/intervention program for
youth who have demonstrated the entire range of maladaptive, acting-out
behaviors and related syndromes. FFT targets youth, ages 11-18, at risk
for and/or presenting with delinquency, violence, substance use, Conduct
Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or Disruptive Behavior
Disorder. Services can be provided in-home, clinic, juvenile court,
and at time of re-entry from institutional placements. FFT treats the
entire family together based on the belief that systemic change is the
most effective way to bring about change in the adolescent's behavior.
FAMILY CARE
COORDINATOR (FCC)
An intensive in-home
therapy program designed to serve children ages birth to 17 who are
at-risk for out-of-home placement and for whom there are safety concerns
at home. The program is a collaborative effort with Turning Point.
Therapists are flexible in terms of how each family is served and may
incorporate individual and family therapy in the treatment process.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy and behavior
modification are utilized. Treatment duration is planned to average 6-9
months with the therapist being in the home at least twice per week.
On-call service is available to families 24/7.
EARLY
CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (ECP)
The
program serves children who are exhibiting behavioral concerns and
experiencing disruptions in the parent/child relationship. They may
receive up to three hours of service per week, depending on need. The
program serves children ages birth to 9, and their parents, in both
outpatient and home based settings, but generally provided in the home
and other natural settings. This program also provides mental health
consultation and education to community based day cares and early
childhood programs.
INCREDIBLE YEARS
PARENTING SERIES
An evidence based
parenting education program designed to positively impact the
relationship between parent and child. Research supports reduced
violence and disobedient behavior in the home is a positive result of
participating in the Incredible Years Parenting Series.
NEW DIRECTIONS
The Intensive
Outpatient Program serves youth 12-17 years old who are at-risk for
higher levels of care. The focus of treatment includes individual,
family, group, medical and in-home therapies. The program, which
concentrates on Medicaid clients, is designed to run a course of
approximately 16-20 weeks, with an average of 4-5 hours per week of
therapeutic services. The program’s mission is to restore and promote
safety while supporting and empowering family strengths.
CHILD AND
FAMILY SPECIALIZED
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES
CLINIC
SERVICES
Outpatient services provided to substance abusing adolescents are
designed to facilitate the development and practice of coping skills
that will help young clients identify triggers and beliefs, manage moods
and emotions, strengthen self-esteem, improve relationships, and
maintain abstinence from substance use disorders and other high-risk
behaviors.
SCHOOL
BASED PROGRAMMING
The Mountain View Hope Program is a grant-funded collaboration between
local high schools and Youth and Family Services. The program provides
alcohol and drug education, prevention and intervention services to
students within the Thompson and Poudre School Districts. This program
provides a direct link to a professional addictions counselor/prevention
specialist to any interested high school student, family member, or
faculty seeking drug and alcohol services.
The HUB project provides traditional outpatient services on-site at Larimer County Department of Human Services. Services are geared to adults experiencing substance use disorders or dependency issues while having an active child abuse or neglect case with the Department of Human Services.
NAMAQUA CENTER PROGRAMS
FOR
TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
GRANDFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
This program is made possible through funding from the Bohemian
Foundation, Larimer County Department of Human Services and the Office
on Aging. The Kinship Care System Navigator assists kin and
grandfamilies in accessing services and resources. These services are
free to any relative care provider.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Family Support Services provide innovative, effective services to assist
youth and their families in developing and maintaining stability and
healthy levels of functioning. The interventions are based on the unique
needs of the individual youth and his/her family and may involve
one-on-one youth coaching, parental support and community based respite.
Family Support Services are designed to help children successfully
remain at home in their local community.
SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE
Larimer Center works in partnership with the Department of Human
Services to provide support to their Specialized Foster Care Program. A
provider is placed in each of these specialized foster homes to help
meet the needs of the youth and family. Specialized Foster Care
Providers collaborate with the foster family to provide a safe and
supportive home environment that will help each youth succeed.
Interventions are based on the unique needs of each youth and foster
family and may involve one-on-one coaching, respite, parental support
and community based activities.
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM (HUD)
Section 8 certificates are administered by staff and are used at various
housing locations in our communities. Subsidized housing is available to
clients who live independently with minimal supervision. Care
coordination is available for clients in this program.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
This grant funded program is administered by Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless and provides two years of subsidized housing and intensive case
management to assist people who are homeless and who have a mental
illness in becoming independent.
SHELTER PLUS CARE
This program, funded through a grant from Supportive Housing and Homeless Programs, provides permanent
housing vouchers and case management for people who are homeless.
LOVELAND APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR THE HOMELESS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
The seven unit apartment complex is designed to provide low-cost housing
for clients who are homeless but are capable of independent living. The
complex was made possible through funding from Larimer Center for Mental
Health, a HUD Grant, and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from
the City of Loveland. Both therapy and intensive case management
services are provided to the residents to assist them in maintaining
independent living.
CHOICE HOUSE
Choice House
provides room, board and 24-hour supervision in a safe, structured
environment. Intensive staff oversight provides structure and
support for transition to semi-independent or independent living and
offers a viable alternative to hospitalization.
PROMISE HOUSE
Promise House provides regular daily supervision in a more independent level of
living support and empowers residents to assume primary
responsibility for managing their daily lives and attending to their
basic needs in preparation for transition to independent living.
PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Medical services are provided under the general medical supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. Medical staff provide psychiatric consultation to staff, case conferences, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management and prescriptions.
Medication evaluation and monitoring services may be provided in conjunction with psychotherapy or may stand alone if the client is stable and not needing ongoing psychotherapy services. Medical staff prescribe only medications to address psychiatric symptoms/illnesses. The use of medications is not a prerequisite for services and clients will not be denied access to other services as a result of their reluctance to use medications.
PROJECTS FOR
ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH)
This
grant-funded program provides care coordination and clinical
intervention to homeless individuals.
SPIRIT CROSSING
CLUBHOUSE AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Spirit Crossing
Clubhouse is a certified Model of Rehabilitation with the
International Center for Clubhouse Development. Vocational support
includes transitional employment, supported employment and job
development, career counseling, supported education, and job-seeking
skills training. Clubhouse members and staff operate the facility
jointly. Clubhouse work-ordered day activities include preparing and
serving lunch daily, clerical and retail work, computer and data
entry, newsletter publishing, and facility maintenance. Recovery
oriented activities include weekly socials and recreational outings,
wellness classes, fundraising, client advocacy, community education
and program development responsibilities.
CHOICES CAFÉ
The Café is a
drop-in center which is client run and staff supported. It is a safe
place for clients to go for social interaction and fun.
SENIOR SERVICES
Services are
provided to Larimer County residents 60 years of age and older and
are often provided in the home, including nursing facilities. Care
coordination and individual treatment are offered to active clients,
as well as consultation and training in areas of mental health and
aging for nursing facility staff.
TEMPORARY
ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)
TANF clinicians
provide services on-site in Workforce Center offices and provide
individual and group work for Workforce participants.
CONNECTIONS
The Health District of Northern Larimer County, in partnership with
Larimer Center, provides information, referral and assistance for
residents of Northern Larimer County. The Connections program offers
telephone and face-to-face screening for routine, urgent and
emergency requests, as well as maintaining a community database for
referral to therapy services. Connections staff make direct
referrals to Larimer Center as well as to community clinicians
providing affordable services. Referrals can also be made to the
Health District for limited psychiatric assistance.
LOVELAND
COUNSELING CONNECTIONS
Loveland Counseling Connections (LCC) is an information and referral
service for low and moderate income individuals, couples, children,
and families in need of mental health counseling. Clients who
qualify based on income are referred to local participating
therapists who agree to provide services on a sliding-fee scale. LCC
staff also provide pro bono counseling services to those that cannot
afford the sliding-fee scale so that no one in need of treatment is
denied services. LCC staff work closely with the medical staff at
our host agency, Loveland Community Health Center, providing crisis
intervention, consultation, and follow-up for patients who present
with both mental health and primary health problems.
QOL MEDS
PHARMACY
QoL Meds is a
full service pharmacy located inside Larimer Center at the Loveland
and Oak Street locations. QoL can fill behavioral health
medications as well as all other medications. A compliance program
helps to ensure that medications are filled on time and correctly.
A Pharmacist is available any time to answer questions and discuss
medications.
DISASTER
RESPONSE
Larimer Center maintains a team of specially trained Mental Health
Disaster Responders who work with the local Offices of Emergency
Management to provide supportive services to the community in the
event of an all-hazards event such as fire, flood, tornado, or other
catastrophic events.
SISTER MARY
ALICE MURPHY
CENTER FOR HOPE
SISTER MARY
ALICE MURPHY CENTER FOR HOPE
The Murphy Center is designed to
be a "One Stop Shop" for services for families and individuals who
are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Case managers connect
guests with local agencies providing community resources on site.
Services available include employment resources; housing assistance;
financial counseling; transportation assistance; job training and
educational opportunities; mental health and substance use disorders
counseling; phone and computer access for employment contacts;
medical room; washer/dryer, kitchen, showers and storage facilities;
and play areas for children.
