Men & Women Seeking Empowerment provides counseling to individuals and couples with a variety of mental health problems. We serve Denver, Adams, Weld, Broomfield and Boulder County.
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Services Offered
Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) - IOP means treatment provided to adults and juveniles requiring a primary, organized treatment program and who are able to establish abstinence and recovery within the context of the client's usual environment and daily activities. This 21 session level of care is offered both in the day from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's and also in the evenings on Tuesday's from 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm, Wednesday from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Thursday's from 6:00 pm - 9:15 pm.
DUI Education and Therapy & Enhanced Outpatient Treatment (EOP) - Preventing drinking and driving has emerged as a top community priority. The Impaired Driver Program, in conjunction with law enforcement and other community groups, is making a difference. The program provides Level II Education and Therapy to clients who have been arrested and convicted of impaired driving offenses in Colorado. We do offer services to Interstate Compact clients. The program is designed to promote responsible behavior through better decision making, thereby reducing repeat DUI (driving under the influence) offenses.
The Enhanced Outpatient Treatment class can range from 20 to 36 weeks. Participants meet twice a week with each class lasting two hours. Depending on the needs of the individual, additional hours may be required. Topics covered include, but are not limited to; the process of addiction and recovery, emotional identification and management, celebrating personal responsibility, communication skills, identification and management of triggers, how to apply the stages of change individuality for high risk situations, creating boundaries and how to access family and peer support.
Domestic Violence - MWSE provides treatment for men and women (voluntarily or court ordered) who are seeking domestic violence counseling. MWSE's plan is to help the client eliminate physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. We will focus on identification and awareness of the problem; taking responsibility for the abuse; enhancing self esteem; building anger management, conflict resolution, communication, stress-management skills; and remaining chemically free. Specific group sessions discuss family of origin, addictions, sexuality, irrational beliefs, gender stereotypes, parenting, and more. Clients are seen weekly for individual or group sessions.
Marijuana Only Group - The Six Modules specific to Marijuana abuse and addiction reprinted in 2009 by SAMHSA. The modules address Marijuana use and dependency. The client will be able to determine the level of impact marijuana has had on their life through a battery of assessments which include timeline follow-back grid; marijuana use summary sheet, 5 page structured clinical interview based on DSM-IV criteria, marijuana problem scale, reasons for quitting questionnaire, self-efficacy questionnaire complied into a personal feedback report. Treatment goals will be assessed and applied to the following modules. The therapeutic approach is motivational interviewing using cognitive behavioral material to focus on building the client's behavioral, cognitive, and emotional skills necessary to undertake a major like change such as stopping marijuana usage.
Relapse Prevention or Non-DUI Treatment - MWSE offers court ordered and voluntary Non-DUI or Relapse Prevention classes. These classes meet once a week and are directed towards people who have been convicted of an alcohol or drug charge. This does not include a driving under the influence charge. Non-DUI or Relapse Prevention groups deal with specific relapse potentials, positive vs. negative behaviors, self-esteem, past and present family issues and behavioral change tools. Additional topics will be addressed depending on individual and group needs.
Juvenile Services - Juveniles can participate in the following treatment at MWSE: Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) which consists of both individual and group therapy; Individual Therapy - based on the juveniles need; and Regular Outpatient or Group Therapy - Relapse Prevention.
Fees and Payment
For your convenience, the following insurance is accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Cofinity/Aetna,Cigna Behavioral Health, Colorado Access (for low-income clients), Compsych, Great West, Horizon, Magellan Health Services, Tri-Care Insurance, United Behavioral Health, Value Options, Rocky Mountain Health Plan and Medicaid for substance abuse and mental health.
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Aetna accepted (IOP)
Each intake costs $ 50.00 + mandatory book 15.00 = 65.00; Classes are $ 25.00 (DUI Education & Therapy)
The intake is $ 65.00; the levels assessment is $50.00; each class is $ 25.00; individual counseling sessions range from $ 50.00 to $ 125.00, depending on income (Domestic Violence)
The intake is $ 65.00; each class is $ 25.00; individual sessions range from $ 50.00 to $ 125.00, depending on income (Marijuana Only Group, Non-DUI, Juvenile)
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Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
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Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.