1915 Aerotech Drive, Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Behavioral Health & Support Services2026-03-30T08:27:27-06:00

Behavioral Health Services in Colorado Springs

We all need help when life is disrupted by behavioral health needs. Special Kids Special Families is here to help! We support you and your loved ones unique journey towards wellness and recovery. Our licensed, qualified, and caring staff will meet with you and together determine a course of treatment suited to your outpatient behavioral and mental healthcare needs.

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Services Offered

  • Case Management

  • Co-curring Treatment (mental health/substance abuse)

  • Traditional Outpatient Services

  • Life Skills

  • Advocacy

  • Coaching

  • Community Support

  • Mentoring to families, individuals, and youth

 

We are contracted with El Paso County DHS to provide Supervised Family Visitations.

Family Connections for Behavioral Health

Family Connections for Behavioral Health provides compassionate, professional services designed to support families, promote healthy relationships, and strengthen parenting and life skills. Our goal is to create safe, supportive environments where families can grow, reconnect, and thrive.

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our services

Supervised Visitation

We provide safe, structured, and supportive supervised visitation services to promote healthy parent-child relationships. Our trained visitation supervisors ensure visits occur in a secure environment while supporting positive interaction and family bonding.

Services include:

  • Professional supervision by trained staff
  • Objective documentation of visits
  • Neutral and supportive environment
  • Focus on child safety and emotional well-being
  • Services appropriate for court-ordered, agency-required, or voluntary visits

Payment Options:

  • Medicaid (when applicable)
  • Private Pay

Life Skills Development

Our Life Skills services help individuals and families build the practical skills needed for independence, stability, and long-term success.

Areas of focus include:

  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Time management and organization
  • Parenting support
  • Emotional regulation
  • Healthy routines and daily living skills

Services are tailored to each family’s unique needs.

Parenting Classes (Coming Soon)

We will be offering both group and individual parenting classes designed to strengthen parenting confidence and skills.

Topics will include:

  • Positive parenting techniques
  • Child development education
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Building healthy parent-child relationships
  • Stress management for parents

Classes will be available in both individual and group formats.

Intensive Family Services

Our Intensive Family Services provide comprehensive support to families experiencing significant challenges. These services focus on strengthening family stability, improving communication, and reducing risk factors.

Services may include:

  • In-home support (when applicable)
  • Family skill building
  • Crisis support and stabilization
  • Parenting support and coaching
  • Family goal planning

Family Advocacy

We help families navigate systems and access resources needed for stability and success.

Advocacy services include:

  • Connecting families to community resources
  • Supporting families with service coordination
  • Assistance navigating child welfare, school, and community systems
  • Empowering families to advocate for themselves

Payment Options

We currently accept:

  • Medicaid (for supervised visitation, when applicable)
  • Private Pay

Additional payment options may be added in the future.

Behavioral Health & Support Services in Colorado Springs FAQs

What ages are accepted?2024-01-24T03:57:22-07:00

All ages accepted.  For younger children, 4-11, families or caregivers will need be involved in the therapeutic process.

What payments do you accept for Behavioral Health services?2024-04-29T13:00:29-06:00

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, self-pay and other insurances (Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, TriCare and Humana).

What is individual therapy and how does it work?2024-01-24T03:58:02-07:00

For individual therapy you meet one-on-one with your therapist weekly at first and sessions decrease as you grow and develop skills.

What are behavioral health services in Colorado Springs?2026-02-22T18:42:00-07:00

Behavioral health services in Colorado Springs include counseling, therapy support, and mental health care tailored to individuals with disabilities. These services address emotional well-being and help participants develop coping strategies.

Who can access behavioral health support?2026-02-22T18:41:59-07:00

Individuals with disabilities living in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas can access behavioral health support. Programs are designed to help clients manage behavioral challenges, emotional stress, and improve overall functioning.

How are behavioral health services delivered?2026-02-22T18:41:59-07:00

Behavioral health services are delivered through individual sessions, group programs, and collaboration with care teams. These services work alongside other disability support programs to offer comprehensive care.

Do behavioral health services include family support?2026-02-22T18:41:59-07:00

Yes, behavioral health services may include family support components to help caregivers understand strategies and resources that promote positive outcomes for their loved ones with disabilities.

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