Marriage counseling that Heals in Denver, CO. Restore Your Relationship.

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The naming of Denver was in an attempt for General William Larimer to gain favor with the Kansas Territorial Governor James W. Denver.¹ However, what the general didn't know is that the Governor had already resigned from office; thus the General's hope of attaining a county seat was lost. While Larimer and some associates sold off land parcels in an attempt to create Denver City as a major city bringing in new emigrants, it actually catered to miners with saloons, gambling, and livestock/goods trading. The parcels of land that changed hands were usually lost as gambling stakes. In 1861, the Colorado Territory was established with Denver City incorporating just a week later. In 1865, Denver City became the territory's capital and Colorado eventually was admitted into the Union. The city began to grow, becoming the city that it is today. Denver was the site for the 1908 and 2008 Democratic National Conventions.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Denver

Denver's couples and families represent several diverse populations of people, including many Hispanic and African-American residents.² Regardless of race or ethnicity, a large number of Denver's citizens struggle with mental health issues due to family troubles, stress, physical and emotional abuse, and drug and alcohol use. According to Denver Health, 37 percent of Caucasian residents, 26 percent of African-American residents, and 38 percent of Hispanic residents report having at least one poor mental health day each month. Over 30 percent of middle school-aged children report being depressed most of the time in the past year. As a result, Denver has a high incidence of suicide, with 17.4 completed suicides per 100,000 people.³

To meet the demand for marriage and family counseling in Denver, counselors, therapists, and other behavioral health services providers can get additional training to work with couples and families at the Colorado School of Family Therapy. The school is a non-profit organization that provides specialized training in a number of areas, including play therapy, sex therapy, and marriage and family therapy. Clinicians interested in obtaining more information about the school can call 720-859-0464.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Denver Human Services Family Crisis Center (FCC) provides treatment for individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties as a result of behavioral or mental health issues. The FCC has residential care facilities for children between the ages of 10-18 who have experienced abuse. On-call doctors and nurses provide residents with quality health care. Family counseling services include outcome-oriented treatments that promote positive family interactions, good communication, and respect for one's self and others. A central component of treatment at the FCC is to offer families hope that their situation can improve. For general information about the FCC and other Denver City and County programs, please call 311.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). History of Denver. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Denver
2. US Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - Denver County, Colorado. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/08031.html
3. Denver Health. (2016). Mental Health Overview. Retrieved from http://www.denverhealth.org/Portals/0/Public-Health-and-Wellness/Public-Health/Health-Information/Docs/DPH-CH-MentalHealth_4-12.pdf
4. The Colorado School of Family Therapy. (2017). Home - The Colorado School of Family Therapy. Retrieved from http://www.familyplaytherapy.net/The_Colorado_School_of_Family_Therapy_-_Dr._Reo_Leslie_Jr.html
5. The City and County of Denver. (2017). Denver Human Services - Family Crisis Center. Retrieved from http://www.denvergov.org/humanservices/DenverHumanServices/ProtectionPrevention/FamilyCrisisCenter/tabid/441484/Default.aspx

Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado. It has a land area of 153.33 square miles and a water area of 1.63 square miles.  The population of Denver is 682,545 people with 275,795 households and a median annual income of $53,637. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Denver, CO

Affordable with Planning

Therapy in Denver is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Denver therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Denver public health department.