Need A Therapist/Psychiatrist ASAP

April 25, 2015 2:39 PM

For a family member. How do I find a therapist/psychiatrist in my area (Colorado Springs) who can help with addiction & mental health issues?

BONUS: medicaid, sliding scale, *or* there is a family member who can pay cash for 'a little while'. Is there some web resource I'm missing that would help? Google isn't very helpful. I think it's also weird that no sites say 'taking new patients' or not.

I'll take anything ya got. Thx!

posted by j_curiouser to Health & Fitness (5 answers total)

Best answer: NAMI Colorado Springs might have some ideas. On the NAMI Colorado Springs website, they also have a crisis and support line listed:

844-493-TALK (8255)

Mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide solutions and support to Coloradans in crisis.

posted by Little Dawn at 2:56 PM on April 25, 2015

Best answer: You might try starting by looking for Medicaid providers, community service boards, that kind of thing. Aspen Pointe for example offers both counseling services and an Adult Substance Abuse Program, and most of their locations are in Colorado Springs.
posted by feral_goldfish at 3:16 PM on April 25, 2015

The Colorado Department of Human Services offers information about Accessing Mental Health Services and Accessing Substance Use Services through Managed Care Organizations.

Colorado Health Partnerships is in Colorado Springs, accepts Medicaid and offers mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
posted by Little Dawn at 3:26 PM on April 25, 2015 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: nami/aspen pointe ftw - called today

thx!
posted by j_curiouser at 12:31 AM on April 26, 2015 [1 favorite]

PM me. I can get you a personal recommendation.
posted by arkhangel at 8:08 AM on April 26, 2015