Helping Children and Youth in Crisis

As the only youth Crisis Stabilization Unit in the state of Colorado, we understand the importance of early intervention for youth ages 10 – 18 1/2. Together with youth and their families, we work diligently to improve coping skills, enhance family communication, and ensure a smooth transition back to their home or a community setting.

New Vistas Crisis Stabilization Unit provides intensive individual, group, milieu, and family therapy for youth experiencing an acute mental health crisis, and treatment includes a comprehensive transition plan to appropriate community-based resources so the youth and family can continue to grow in their shared recovery.

Your guide to New Vistas:

Admissions

Children and youth must be referred to us from emergency rooms or walk-in crisis centers. They can be transported to our location by a parent/legal guardian or via ambulance.
Within 24 hours of arrival, they receive a comprehensive behavioral health assessment.
A treatment plan is then created and updated with daily rounds and a team of professionals to provide the best care possible.
Children and youth from across the state of Colorado can be admitted.

Our Team

Our team consists of trained nurses, clinicians and psychiatric prescribers. Their focus is the safety of the children and youth we serve. Together with the child youth and their family, our team works to address issues such as depression, self-injurious behavior, homicidal behavior, or other presenting problems. Family sessions are essential, with a focus on improving family communication and support.

Care and Treatment

Treatment includes individual therapy as well as 5 group sessions per day, as an environment of care and community is prioritized.
Medicine can be prescribed if the child and parent/legal guardian are interested.
Follow-up services are scheduled after discharge and a phone call is made within 24 hours to provide additional support.

Discharge

The average length of stay is 2-5 days, and referrals can be made to other services both within and outside of Jefferson Center.
Before discharge, referrals are made to additional resources and support as needed and a follow-up phone call is made to provide additional support.

Contact Us!

If you are a parent, guardian, or community partner seeking help, reach out today at: 303-425-0300.