Southern Peaks RTC

Southern Peaks RTC's residential treatment program serves youth ages 10-18 who require intensive, round-the-clock support for trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. The 44-bed facility operates 24 hours daily, providing structured residential care that goes beyond what outpatient programs can offer. This level of care suits adolescents whose substance abuse treatment needs intersect with complex mental health conditions requiring dual diagnosis expertise.

The program addresses mood disorders, dissociative disorders, anxiety, attention disorders, and social maladjustment through extended residential stays. Families choosing Southern Peaks RTC gain access to a recovery center that understands the unique challenges adolescents face when trauma and behavioral health issues compound their recovery needs.

Treatment at Southern Peaks RTC emphasizes trauma-informed care through specialized therapeutic methods. The clinical team utilizes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address the root causes of adolescent behavioral health challenges. These approaches recognize how trauma often underlies both substance use and mental health struggles in young people.

Beyond traditional therapy modalities, the program incorporates equine-assisted therapy and recreational therapy to engage youth who may not respond well to office-based interventions alone. Individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions work together to build skills for sustained recovery and successful reintegration into the broader recovery community.

Southern Peaks RTC maintains Joint Commission accreditation and holds certification as a Licensed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Colorado. This specialized licensing allows the facility to serve youth with complex co-occurring disorders who need intensive residential care beyond standard addiction treatment settings. The therapeutic designation from Colorado's Office of Behavioral Health further validates their expertise in adolescent behavioral health.

These credentials matter for families seeking addiction treatment and mental health services, as they indicate the facility meets rigorous standards for youth residential care. The PRTF license specifically enables Southern Peaks RTC to address the intersection of substance abuse treatment and psychiatric conditions that many adolescents experience.

Family therapy represents a core component of Southern Peaks RTC's approach, recognizing that adolescent recovery happens within family systems. The program includes dedicated family therapy sessions and social skills training to prepare youth for successful transitions back to their home communities. This focus on family involvement supports longer-term recovery outcomes beyond the residential treatment stay.

The facility accepts multiple payment options including Medicaid, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay arrangements, making their specialized services accessible to Colorado families. Their location in Canon City provides a therapeutic environment away from potential triggers while maintaining connections to the broader Colorado recovery community.