Devereux Colorado

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I was placed here for 10 months youth corrections it's in the contract if your threatening yourself or others it's a hands on facility. This place was awesome I made so much money working in the program started college finished my GED. Wrongfully placed initially it's been almost 10 years since I've struggled with mental health issues or drugs and alcohol. This program saved my life I'm getting ready to buy my first home had it not been for the work experience program and therapeutic staff my alcohol addiction would have caused cirrhosis before I was 25 I had the chance to live my life I have a 4 year old son and because of the relapse prevention plan I made in 2009 I made it to 2018... Thx

I came to Devereux close to three years ago. Three years ago I was cutting close to everyday and I was taken to Swedish Medical Center. I had been taken to the hospital for cutting my thighs and wrists several hundred times. I spent the night at the hospital and was later transferred to Devereux Cleo Wallace. Within my 72 hour hold at Devereux I came to meet many people, who I still talk to three years later. Devereux gave me the opportunity to better myself, they gave me a new aspect on life and helped me in my type of need. I was able to release all of my stress, anxiety, and depression within my three day hold. I have read the other reviews from concerned parents but I completely disagree. I came here in a time of crisis and they offered me a learning experience that I came to enjoy and grow from. I personally think if I had not come to Devereux I would have killed myself after being released from Swedish.

I used to go there spent 2yrs in there back in 96 and i made alot of good friends there i wish they would do a reunion because i would love to see my old friends and staff that used to work there who do i need to talk to about a reunion i wanna see my old teachers and old friends and staff

Learned so much! I have been a direct care staff for almost a year. I have learned so much about helping kids with behavioral health issues. It's not always easy work, the kids have serious needs, but it is so rewarding to see their progress. My team and management is supportive and I continue to learn each day. I love my job and wish the other happy staff and clients with success stories (which there are many of both) would write positive reviews instead of just the unhappy people, so a true picture is presented. I am so happy I didn't let the negative comments steer me away from joining this organization.

I went there years ago, however I know that my experience there saved my life. I was never abused and never mis treated. Yes there is a lot of kids that were in there that were worse then me, but it was definitely the perfect place for me.

I was nervous based on some of the other reviews, but my experience was very positive. The staff were professional and very attentive. My daughter was not placed there due to legal issues, and that may have an impact, but the stabilization unit was 1st class and helped my daughter immensely.

After reading several reviews I can understand how people were frustrated. The mental health field is a tough industry to manage. Working with other companies before and after I have come to appreciate the changes Devereux has undergone to provide the best care possible. Devereux changed its entire identity to adjust to the needs of the clients they serve. I have not seen any other agency see where the industry is going, anticipate what changes are on the horizon, and adapt the way the folks at Devereux Colorado did. Situations are challenging day in and day out, residential treatment is no different. I often faced situations that were unsafe and intimidating. I found the support I needed to provide quality care to individuals who needed it for 8 years. It does take a special person to work there. Not everyone is built for challenging work. Unlike most people who found Devereux to be a hard place to work, I enjoyed the challenge and know my contributions made Devereux a better place to work at. I enjoyed being a piece of the solution than waiting for someone to solve my problems. From my experience, training, and acquisition of skill, I am a much better person, husband and father for my experiences at Devereux.