Population Served

                     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

Population Served

El Pueblo serves boys and girls ages 10 – 18 without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or other legally protected status in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities.

The boys are served through the CHANGE (Commitment, Honor, Achievement and New Growth Experiences) and OSTAY (Offense Specific Treatment of Aggressive Youth) Programs. The girls are served through the SPIRIT (Self, Pride, Integrity, Resiliency and Independence Training) Program. There is also a SPECIAL NEEDS program which serves both boys and girls.

Residents accepted to El Pueblo exhibit behaviors that indicate that they cannot be adequately or safely treated in a less restrictive setting. Referred residents typically present with issues of lying,; stealing; running away; substance abuse; school expulsion; sexual promiscuity; fire setting; history of being abused or neglected and inability to function in school, home, or foster care. The typical resident has failed in outpatient treatment and foster care. Typical diagnosis would be Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder; Attention –Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Substance Abuse or Dependence; Cyclothymic Disorder;Dysthymic Disorder; other Depressive Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.

Page last updated: 09/28/2007 - elr

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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