ABOUT JEFFERSON HILLS INC
Jefferson Hills, Inc., located in Lakewood, Co., is a residential program focused on the treatment of emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. The facility offers inpatient programming, crisis stabilization, staff secure residential, and day treatment programs. The programs primarily utilize evidence-based practices and data informed services to strengthen children, youth, and families.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
A health and clinical screening is available 24/7, 365 days a year for children or adolescents experiencing a crisis. Jefferson Hills provides a Child/Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit at each of its sites for children or youth aged five to 21 as part of the Colorado Crisis Services system. It is one of 144 centers in Colorado to offer treatment specifically to adolescents.
The residential program includes treatment from a multidisciplinary team and involves parents and guardians. Jefferson Hills utilizes individual and family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric assessment, medication management, and medical services for routine and emergent care. An on-campus school approved by the Colorado Department of Education provides education and assessment services, including special education.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Jefferson Hills employs licensed therapists, counselors, certified teachers, and aides, as well as offering psychiatric services and nursing care. The facility holds COA Accreditation, AdvanceED (North Central) Accreditation, and its school is approved by the Colorado Department of Education.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Specific information about residential accommodations is not available on its website aside from the fact that it has at least 50 beds. The facility is located on a lush green campus with an abundance of foliage and offers experiential programming such as Outward Bound, equine therapy, and a ROPES course.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
To date, no alumni have submitted reviews to Best-rehabs.com.
On Google, 21 reviewers offered negative reviews averaging just 1.7 stars overall. Reviewers’ complaints range from the dilapidation of the building to the blandness of the food served there. Being that the alums are typically youth, few commented, however, one wrote, “I was stuck here after I had major suicidal and homicidal thoughts. This facility was terrible.” It should be noted that these reviews encompass all Jefferson Hills facilities, not just Lakewood.
On Facebook, four reviewers rated the facility 3.8 stars. However, the sole commenter wrote, “It’s not a safe place. I hope they close this place down.”
WHAT FAMILY & FRIENDS SAY
At the time of writing, only one loved one left feedback for Jefferson Hills Inc. Though the loved one left high ratings for individual metrics, such as family participation, safety and comfort, and the staff’s level of training and experience, their commentary suggested they were displeased with the facility’s cost, which they gave only one star.
Many parents wrote comments on Google, majority of them incredibly negative and filled with accusations of abusive staff and a severe lack of amenities. One parent wrote, “Parents do not let your child get sent here for step down! This is a poorly run and very dangerous facility.” Another echoed these sentiments, writing, “Jefferson Hills is possibly the worst institution to send your child to. Your child will not receive any help and will mainly be supervised by undereducated staff.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
To date, no staff have submitted reviews to Best-rehabs.com
On Indeed, 35 reviewers rated the facility 2.7 stars. Feelings were mixed, with a majority of employees offering three stars and commentary about enjoying the work but disliking management and feeling overworked. One reviewer wrote, “Overall this is not a bad company to work for. Unfortunately the environment is one of self-gain, instead of adults working together as a team to serve a greater purpose.”
FINANCING
There is currently no information available on Jefferson Hills’ website regarding the cost of treatment.
CONCLUSION
The facility recently celebrated having served more than 5,000 at-risk youth in the area since its opening in 1993, according to its website.
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