Reviews of Colorado Recovery (Psychiatrist)

Russell E

Colorado recovery is the best thing that ever happened for my relative. They are finally medically stable and received the right diagnosis. The doctors are top notch. It was a relief to find such comprehensive care.

Emma E

My brother has tried many different programs to help him with his Bipolar Disorder. Colorado Recovery has been what he needed. When he was at his worst he was able to see the psychiatrist everyday and really get his medications figured out. He loves the activities and hikes. It seems like he enjoys having a community of people around him that can relate to what he is going through. This is not a 30 day program and then release. They are in it for the long haul and have really helped him improve his quality of life.

Andrea Winner

Colorado Recovery helped me with a dual diagnosis. They have individualized care plans to help you. Starting with impatient and working towards the goal of a transitional phase of living and finally on your own. The staff is highly trained and qualified with top notch doctors and therapists. I would recommend a friend or family member seeking treatment for a mental illness and/or substance problems.

james H.

Positive reviews seem to be written by staff or affiliates of the company. Costs are exorbitant. For reasons to not be disclosed online, this was not an appropriate place for the level of care needed by my loved one.

Sarah Doughty

I am a client, and not an affiliate of the company as James H. would claim. This is a great program, and all of the negative reviews posted are untrue. Electric Jellyfish claims that two clients have committed suicide, which has never happened. I know of two suicide ATTEMPTS that were handled with compassion, and am actually very close with one of those people--yes, they were allowed to stay in the program. Also, Maree said that the program doesn't accept people who self harm or who are undergoing treatment for opiate addiction, which are both true. However, the reason they don't accept people who currently self harm is because they generally only accept clients who are already mostly stabilized, which is generally done on a mental health unit at a hospital before admission. Colorado Recovery also doesn't accept people who are undergoing treatment for opiate addiction because it isn't a drug treatment facility. As stated, it is a program for people with severe mental illness. Please disregard the reviews by the three people I have mentioned as they are not true or are based on not understanding how the program works. Many of them also stated that the program is expensive, which it is, but Colorado Recovery offers top-notch treatment that I have personally seen change lives for the better when there seemed to be no hope left. As for my experience, this program has done wonders for me. I suffered abuse for most of my life which lead to severe psychosis and disconnection from reality. I was also extremely depressed and suffered from an eating disorder. Colorado Recovery has helped me to overcome the anger and pain I felt due to the years of abuse, as well as to have a healthy relationship with food. I now longer want to die (due to having a great therapist), and they have put me on the minimum amount of medication for me to not hear voices and have disturbing delusions. They definitely don't push psychiatric medications, and in fact work with the clients to put them on the minimum amount possible for effective treatment. Once you are out of the first part of the program (Balsam House) and in the transitional living unit, you gain more freedom. If you work the program, you can be in the outpatient portion very quickly. I was in Balsam House for 2 weeks, and transitional living for a month, before I got my own apartment with another client. All it really takes is following the minimal rules that are set (such as doing easy chores), attending groups, and being compliant with medications. I came to Colorado Recovery thinking I was worthless, wanting to die, and severely disconnected from reality. Now, I am in college, exploring different jobs, and have a great relationship with my family. This program works.

Electric Jellyfish

The founder struck me as a genuinely caring and concerned person. I only really saw him once, maybe twice. And that was in passing. I never spoke to him directly. As for the rest of the staff and the organization - They only care about your money. And I guess about pushing psych meds. They do not accept responsibility. I got better and instead of them celebrating our congratulating me, they gradually and passively phased me out of the business. My therapist canceled my appointments and gave me no reason, nor did she contact me. While I was there two clients committed suicide. The way they acted when I got angry at them for the whole situation was terrible and disgusting. I do not recommend this place. You will spend and waste a lot of money going there. That is all they really care about.

Maree McRae

If Colorado Recovery REALLY cared about people with severe mental illness, as they advertise...they SAY they are a recovery center for SEVERE mental illness...yet they are doing a complete injustice to the mentally ill with their limits; such a they won't take a cutter and they won't take anyone on the STATE PRESCRIBED medication program Methadone. Come on Colorado Recovery...get on board and REALLY be what you need to be for those who really need you. And STOP ADVERTISING YOU ARE FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS WHEN YOUR RESTRICTIONS ARE EXACTLY OPPOSITE OF THAT. When my son needed you and was dying, you didn't care.