New Vistas Crisis Stabilization
At Jefferson Center, our mission is to provide compassionate care and support to children and youth facing mental health crises.
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.
