A Licensed Provider by the                                                          
         Colorado Department of Human Services
                   Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
                                   


El Pueblo...an Adolescent Treatment Community
One El Pueblo Ranch Way                                                                                                                                                Behind every Gold Seal of
Pueblo, CO  81006                                                                                                                                                          Approval is an organization
(719) 544-7496 Main Office                                                                                                                                                committed to quality.
(719) 544-7705 Office Fax
                                             
(719) 404-1107 Admissions
(719) 404-1321 Admissions Fax

• Must be between the ages of 10 – 18 years
• Must have no active psychosis.
• Must have an IQ sufficient for comprehension of treatment material (functioning of 70 or above), and reading and writing skills of at least third grade level.
  • For children with an IQ lower than 70, please refer to the PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS – SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM for specific program admission criteria.
• Must be willing to participate in treatment.
• Must meet DSM IV medical necessity criteria for residential treatment center placement.
  • Must have a psychiatric disorder as described in DSM IV.
  • The adolescent is being treated in the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.
  • The severity of illness must make it impossible to manage the treatment in a normal home environment or in an alternate living situation such as a group home, foster care placement, etc.
  • One or more of the following Severity of Illness Criteria must be met.
    • Impaired ability to maintain/sustain adequate functioning in three of the major life areas (school, social, family, and psychosocial)
    • Significant risk of harm to self and/or others such as substance abuse, aggression, or self-abusive behavior.
    • Demonstrated inability to be managed in a less restrictive setting.
    • Inability to cope with stressors without victimizing self or others.
  • The parent/guardian/family member or custodian accepts responsibility for participating in the treatment program and/or permanency planning.
  • Planned treatment services can reasonably be expected to improve the adolescent’s conditions.

ADMISSION INFORMATION:

For More Information:

Telephone 719 544-7496
FAX (719) 544-7705

Postal address

1 El Pueblo Ranch Way, Pueblo, CO 81006

To make a referral:  

Please contact Admissions Officer for availability of bed space or to make a referral.
(719) 404-1107 / (719) 544-7705 fax or e-mail: cmontoya@elpueblokids.org

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