Treatment Services

The Q-House has implemented effective behavioral models including evidence-based cognitive behavioral approaches, which target criminogenic risk factors and structured social learning where new skills and behaviors are modeled. Driven by the Measured Achievement Plan and in concert with its cognitive-based approach, ROP offers a variety of skill building groups for youth. The curricula used to deliver these services include:

• Behavioral health services with licensed clinicians

• Individual, group, and family counseling

• PATH certified equine therapy (Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy or Kids and Horses)

• Personal skills development

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (individual, group, and family)

Treatment is specialized for individuals who have suffered childhood trauma, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.

Program Features

• Trauma-responsive services embedded within all aspects of the program.

• Normalized environment that fosters physical, psychological, and emotional safety.

• Utilizes a strengths-based approach and rich youth-to-staff ratio, using highly trained and experienced staff to connect with youth. 

• Located in the scenic Sierra Mountain foothills, the Q-House provides youth a family environment and a variety of outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding, geocaching and fishing.

• Youth attend community schools in Douglas County, elementary through high school.

Improving the Lives of Youth

Family Engagement

Family involvement is critical to youth achievement and growth. In order to repair, rebuild, and enhance the ties between a youth and his family, the Q-House provides the following services: 

• Aftercare and transition planning 

• Family involvement through admission, treatment planning, parent communication, and home passes 

Program Activities 

The Colorado Q-House strives to rebuild the relationships youth have with their community by connecting them to resources, and providing community service opportunities. In turn, we want youth to be viewed as a resource to their community and to develop a sense of social responsibility and competency. Youth are therefore matched and linked with applicable and available community resources, and are provided opportunities to volunteer at local and county government and civic group events. Additionally, students at the Q-House have the opportunity for community engagement through participation in: 

• Off-campus work experience 

• Venturing crew 

• Community service activities 

• Off-campus recreational activities