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SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PSYCHOSIS

Outpatient treatment for schizophrenia and psychosis in Colorado

Schizophrenia outpatient treatment in Colorado for adults stable enough to take part in group, from one team.

Keep your psychiatrist and prescriptionsFamily support includedThree mornings a week
Untreated or severe psychosis needs a higher level of care first, and we help you find it.
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WHAT IT CAN LOOK LIKE

Understanding schizophrenia and psychosis

A shift in what feels real, from schizophrenia, a severe mood episode, trauma or stress.

Hallucinations and delusions
  • Hearing voices
  • Seeing things others don't
  • Beliefs others don't share
Disorganized thinking
  • Speech that jumps
  • Trouble focusing
  • Plans hard to follow
Withdrawal
  • Pulling away
  • Speaking less
  • Often mistaken for depression
HONEST ABOUT FIT

Who our outpatient treatment for psychosis is right for

For people connected enough to reality to take part in group, even if some symptoms remain.

WEEKLY THERAPY ALONE1 hour a weekUsually needs more support around it once psychotic symptoms appear.
THIS PROGRAM · IOPStable enough for groupYou can join group, are safe and live at home.
HIGHER LEVEL OF CAREHospital or crisis careUntreated or severe psychosis, or a safety concern.We'll tell you honestly and help you get there.
PSYCHIATRY LEADS CARE

Psychiatric care and medication management

Led by Dr. Arshad William, a board-certified psychiatrist.

A medical team in-house
Keep your prescriptions
Your psychiatrist stays
HOW WE APPROACH CARE

Therapy and skills

  • Cognitive behavioral therapyWork on thoughts that make symptoms harder.
  • Skills trainingRoutine, sleep, stress and harder days.
  • Group therapyThe same faces, three mornings a week.Group therapy
  • Individual therapyPrivate weekly time with your own therapist.Individual therapy
  • Family support and educationSo home knows what helps and what to watch.
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

How to help a family member with schizophrenia

Family support and education are built in, so you are not guessing alone.

TALKING TO A LOVED ONE ABOUT HELP
  • Pick a calm moment
  • Share what you noticed, not a diagnosis
  • Listen without arguing
  • Offer to call or come along
Any risk to safety: call or text 988, or call 911.
MEASURED, NOT ASSUMED

Tracking psychosis symptoms every week with Track 9

A short weekly Track 9 check-in, so everyone sees the same picture.

Every weekThe same short questionsOne shared scoreTherapists and medical team tooPlan adjustsWhen scores don't move
WEEKLY CHECK-IN SCORELOWER IS BETTER
WEEK 1WEEK 12
WHAT TRACK 9 MEASURES
DepressionAnxietyStressTraumaOptimismSymptoms specific to your diagnosis
Illustrative. Reviewed with you by your clinician.
WHAT A WEEK LOOKS LIKE

What a week looks like in our psychosis IOP near Denver

Small groups, the same faces, plus one private session, part of our intensive outpatient program.

EACH MORNING
Check-inA focused sessionTime to talk it through
MON9–12GROUP
TUE
WED9–12GROUP
THU9–12GROUP
FRI
PLUS1 PRIVATE SESSION
IN A CRISIS

If you need more support for psychosis right now

Our program is scheduled outpatient care, not a crisis service.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Client reviews, in their own words

4.4 Rated 4.4 on Google
Colorado Mental Health services was a beacon of hope during one of the darkest times in my life.
★★★★★Josh W. Google review
This program saved my life and every day gives me the tools and resources to make it a life I want to live.
★★★★★Jessica E. Google review
GET STARTED

Start mental health care with a conversation

No diagnosis needed, and no obligation to start.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
  1. Admissions calls you back
  2. We run your benefits check
  3. You book your free pre-assessment
INSURANCE
WE ACCEPT
UnitedHealthcare / UMROptumCignaAnthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaTRICAREMultiPlanMines and Associates
VISIT US

Find us in Lakewood

ADDRESS8805 W 14th Ave, Suite 250
Lakewood, CO 80215
GROUP HOURSMonWedThu9 am – 12 pm
FAQ

Questions about schizophrenia and psychosis treatment

Hannah BinglerArshad WilliamEric ElmoreAlex HillesheimYou'll be talking to the people who work hereNot a call center in another state. If your question isn't here, call and ask.Call (720) 807-2066
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Can schizophrenia be treated in an outpatient program?

Yes, for people who are stable enough to take part in group. That means following the conversation and joining in, even if some symptoms remain. Our psychosis IOP near Denver combines psychiatry, therapy and family support three mornings a week. The free pre-assessment decides whether it is the right fit.

Book a free pre-assessment
What if the program isn't the right fit yet?

Untreated or severe psychosis, or not being safe right now, calls for a higher level of care first, such as a hospital or residential program. If that is where things are, we'll tell you honestly, help you find the right place, and talk again once things are steadier.

Read what happens during a mental health evaluation
Can I keep my current psychiatrist and medications?

Yes. You keep your existing prescriptions, and our prescriber coordinates with your outside providers rather than replacing them. Nothing changes without a conversation with you first. If you do not have a psychiatrist, our in-house medical team can take on your medication care as part of the program.

Read about medication management
How can I help a family member with schizophrenia?

Family support and education are part of our program, so you learn what helps at home and what to watch for. A good first step is booking a free pre-assessment together, so your loved one hears the options first-hand. If there is ever a risk to safety, call or text 988, or call 911.

Book a pre-assessment together
Is this a good next step after a hospital stay?

It can be, if the person is stable enough to take part in group. Moving from a hospital to a structured outpatient program keeps care going while someone settles back into life at home. Talk to us about fit, and share any discharge notes you have at the free pre-assessment.

See how the program works
What happens in group?

Each morning has a check-in, a focused session and time to talk it through, three mornings a week with the same team. Groups are eight to twelve people, in person at our Lakewood practice, and they are where many of the skills from therapy get practised out loud.

Read about group therapy
Is treatment covered by insurance?

We accept Colorado Access, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS PPO, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Tricare West and Kaiser Medicaid only. Medicare isn't one of the plans we can accept. What you pay depends on your plan's outpatient mental health benefits, and admissions can check them for you before you start, at no cost.

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What if someone is in crisis right now?

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 if someone is in danger. Our program is scheduled outpatient care rather than a crisis service, so acute psychosis needs a higher level of care first. Once the person is safe and steadier, contact us and we can talk through whether outpatient care is the right next step.

Talk with admissions about next steps

Talk with our psychosis care team, for yourself or for someone you love.

Free pre-assessment, and an honest talk about fit.

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