Treatment

                     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

Treatment Philosophy

Any child who meets the admission criteria set forth by El Pueblo and who is accepted into its’ program shall receive the prescribed treatment without prejudice to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

El Pueblo believes that its’ Residents have the capacity to succeed with emotional support and guidance from adults. All Residents’ opinions and their views of life experiences are respected. Residents’ views of self are validated and a positive approach is offered to make decisions for their present and future according to their hopes and wishes. Effective treatment is rendered with sensitivity, compassion, and respect to the dignity of the Residents; never with ridicule, shame or intimidation. Treatment is not punitive in nature, nor does it dwell on the negative behaviors, but emphasizes the Residents’ strengths and reinforces positive behavior. Residents are counseled to take responsibility for the natural consequences of their behaviors. Good choices for positive behaviors are rewarded.

El Pueblo’s primary concerns in treatment are to meet the needs of the Resident, rather than the therapeutic agent, and to move the Resident at a pace that is not threatening.

Through the El Pueblo Performance Program for Youth^©, skills are taught and opportunities are provided for the Resident to apply their learning and ensure that additional skills are built upon previous learning.

El Pueblo believes that the Residents will modify their behavior in response to positive feedback and encouragement, and that they will dismiss undesirable behaviors as a result of strengthening their positive view of self.

Page last updated: 10/30/2007 - 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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