Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a private, nonprofit
community mental health center in
Aurora, Colorado
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,
"First-rate Advocates for Aurora Mental Health", Denver Post, Aug. 1, 2007
/ref> which was founded in 1975. Originally named Aurora Mental Health Center, the organization went through
in January of 2023.
The center serves more than 25,000 individuals, 68.8% of whom live below the federal poverty level
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and 21% of whom are uninsured.
Services are provided through 46 programs in 13 counseling centers, 10 residential facilities, 13 sites integrated with primary medical care, in public schools, through county human service departments, in criminal justice settings, in homes and foster homes, and at other community locations.
The Center responds to emergencies and crises through a walk-in crisis center, a Crisis Stabilization Unit, and through mobile crisis response in the community.
See also
* Recovery model
The recovery model, recovery approach or psychological recovery is an approach to mental disorder or substance dependence that emphasizes and supports a person's potential for recovery. Recovery is generally seen in this model as a personal journey ...
References
External links
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"Taking the LEAD", Randy Stith, PhD, at Behavioral Healthcare website
Aurora, Colorado
Mental health organizations in Colorado
1975 establishments in Colorado
Organizations established in 1975
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